Three beautiful camping spots on KZN’s Dolphin Coast to check out

alt Rock Beach on the Dolphin Coast, KwaZulu-Natal. Photo: canva

KwaZulu-Natal’s Dolphin Coast offers incredible outdoor accommodation – from caravan parks to luxury campsites, you can find it all! Here are a few that you shouldn’t miss.

alt Rock Beach on the Dolphin Coast, KwaZulu-Natal. Photo: canva

Dolphin Holiday Resort

Why you should camp here: Dolphin Holiday Resort comprises of a variety of campsites from fully grassed sites to fully shaded sites all with 15amp electricity points, if you prefer a few more comforts while camping.

The resort also offers four modern, well maintained ablutions blocks, two laundries and two sculleries which are easily accessible to all sites.

There is also a number of fabulous activities for young and old, including; a swimming pool (semi heated during the winter seasons), a beach sand volleyball court, a TV room which has full satellite coverage, trampolines, pool tables, outdoor chess and lots more.

How much does it cost: Pricing goes according to season, with Peak Season currently costing R1 175 for two people, Mid Season R650 for two people and Out of season is R360 for two people. See more details here.

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Set up tent at Dolphin Holiday Resort. Photo: Dolphin Holiday Resort

Salt Rock Caravan park on the Dolphin Coast

Why you should camp here: If caravanning is your preference then Salt Rock Caravan Park on the Dolphin Coast is not to be missed. The beach park boasts spectacular ocean views and is situated directly in front of the famous tidal pool and fishing towers.

Here are some of the facilities on offer:

Hot water ablutions
Washing machines and tumble dryer availability
Braais for rent
Powered campsites
Campsites
Restaurant
Tidal Pool

How much does it cost: Check out all rates and information here.

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Stunning ocean views in front of the Salt Rock Caravan park. Photo: Salt Rock Hotel

Zinkwazi Lagoon Lodge

Why you should camp here: Only 80 kilometers away from Durban, Zinkwazi Lagoon Beach offers remote luxury in superb forest camping sites set in a lush riverine forest with many tropical and flowering trees.

There is a central recreational lawn with pool, playground, games hall, a unique lagoon, communal braais and pub available to all campers. Ablution blocks, with scullery and laundry facilities, are also conveniently scattered throughout the camping site.

How much does it cost: Check out all rates and information here.

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Views over the Lagoon at Zinkwazi. Photo: dcino / flickr

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Sundeeka Mungroo is a content writer, foodie and all-round adventure-seeker. She's a graduate of the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, and has worked as a copywriter and editor in the digital marketing industry. Sundeeka currently writes for I Love South Africa and The South African. She lives in the beautiful Mother City and loves exploring all that South Africa has to offer.