South Africa’s 3rd largest city, situated on the East coast of South Africa and surrounded by many attractions is a tourist’s paradise. From the dramatic peaks of the Drakensberg mountain range to traditional Zulu villages, magnificent game reserves, historic battle sites, the warm Indian Ocean lapping onto wide, sandy beaches, the province Kwa-Zulu Natal offers a wide variety of experiences.
Durban can either serve as a base from where you can do day trips to most of the attractions or you can choose to stay the first night in Durban before moving onto beach resorts and game reserves. Many travelers have enjoyed the route from Durban to the Kruger Park via The Kingdom Of Swaziland.
The highlights in Durban are The Golden Mile (beach front area), City Hall, Indian Market, Herbal Market, Cato Manor informal settlement, Durban Botanical Gardens and the entertainment complex uShaka Marine World (aquarium, dolphinarium, fun & thempark with a water world, dolphin, seal and penguin shows, restaurants, shops).
2-3 hours north of Durban, the state owned Big 5 game and safari reserve of Hluhluwe-Imfolozi is Africa’s oldest and highly recommended and is a center for white rhino conservation. There are also several private and luxury safari lodges in the area to suit all tastes. The nature interested must not miss St Lucia wetlands where you can come very close to hippos and crocodiles. In season, turtle tracking on the beach as well as humpback whale watching are unforgettable experiences.
Situated in the heart of Durban's famous Golden Mile, the SunCoast Hotel and Towers offers spectacular views, Golden Beaches, Luxurious surroundings and the SunCoast Casino and Entertainment Complex.
2 nights accommodation bed and breakfast and half day city tour from ZAR1938-00 per person sharing.
Alternatively the City Lodge on Umhlanga Ridge offers a central position in the Upmarket Umhlanga area close to the Gateway Shopping Mall and North Coast Beaches.
2 nights’ accommodation bed and breakfast and a half day city tour from ZAR 1586-00 per person sharing.
Daytrips in and around Durban on your own or with on a guided tour:
Durban City Tour 1/2day – highlights: Golden Mile (beach front area), Durban Harbour, City Hall, Indian Market and the Herbal Market, Cato Manor (informal settlement), Durban Botanic Gardens
Ushaka Marine World ½ day – a world class new Aquarium/Theme Park with Africa’s largest dolphinarium, entertaining dolphin, seal and penguin shows and shark tanks.
Shakaland Tour full day – experience the Zulu culture and customs – try Zulu beer, enjoy Zulu dancers, visit the Sangoma (traditional healer) and witness traditional craftwork – beadwork, pot making, spears & shields, etc.
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