Shakas Rock, Ballito

Shakas Rock at a glance

Chakas Rock, or Shaka's Rock, is a coastal village just outside of Ballito on the KwaZulu Natal north coast and only 40 minutes drive from Durban. This little coastal village is close enough to the big city for comfort but far away enough for you to enjoy the peace and tranquillity and the beautiful unspoilt scenery. Bordered by cliffs, Chakas Rock is a quaint residential village that boasts a beautiful sandy beach and a tidal pool. The village got the name of Chakas Rock from a local rocky outcrop which is believed to have been used as a vantage point by the legendary Shaka Zulu, king of the Zulus.

Popular as a launch site for ski-boats, Chakas Rock beach goers often get to enjoy the thrill of watching these boats launch and beach as weathered fishermen come and go from deep sea fishing trips. With any luck you may even be able to buy some fish, fresh out of the ocean. Chakas Rock is an idyllic holiday spot, close to all amenities and facilities yet far enough removed to enjoy complete peace and tranquillity. The KwaZulu Natal coast enjoys a sub-tropical climate and temperate weather throughout the year, making Chakas Rock an ideal property investment location for your new seaside holiday home.

Situated only 5 kilometres from Ballito, Chakas Rock is close enough to all the action from zip line adventures and paintball to shopping malls and restaurants. The surrounding area is host to beautiful game reserves and eco-nature experiences and trails and bird watching is abundant. From Chakas Rock you can enjoy teeing off at various golf courses, dolphin spotting for which the coast is famous or enjoy some of the annual festivals or events in the area. Ballito and the areas surrounding Chakas Rock boast some fine restaurants and great shopping, none of which gets better than the Gateway Theatre of shopping in Umhlanga which houses more than 300 stores. There is something to do for everyone in and around Chakas Rock, making it the ideal base from which to explore the Dolphin Coast, north of Durban.

Step into the South African property market and purchase your dream holiday home in Chakas Rock. Invest in vacant land and build your own beachfront mansion or put your money into a lock-up-and-go apartment with beautiful sea views. SEEFF property boasts exclusive luxury seaside properties and a wide range of stunning residential homes, villas, bungalows and cottages. SEEFF also offers you a wide selection of flats, lockup-and-go apartments and cluster properties, as well as land for development in Chakas Rock.