Durban
Why Visit Durban?
An eclectic blend of cultures, Durban offers over 320 days of sunshine a year. Visit Durban and explore the Golden Mile of sandy beaches, world-class surfing and scuba diving, discover the Zulu history at Shakaland, sample delicious Indian cuisine and try a thrilling rickshaw ride along the beachfront. A variety of day trips in Durban, compliments of a variety of culture in Durban.
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Durban Overview
As far as holiday resort towns go, Durban is perfectly positioned to ensure the perfect year-round destination. While summer brings a heavy humidity, especially during December, the rest of the year offers mild weather that is ideal for holidaymakers to relax and unwind.
Day trips and tours in Durban
Some of the sights and activities that can be enjoyed on day trips in Durban include bumpy rickshaw rides along the beachfront, Zulu dancers and history at Shakaland, the thriving township of KwaMashu and many other attractions.
The city also offers a thriving nightlife, with plenty of quirky bars, clubs and restaurants serving up a range of traditional African, Indian and international cuisine. Try a ‘bunny chow’ sandwich, washed down with a good local beer, as you take in the thriving pulse of this popular beach city. With a variety of great things to see and do, day tours in Durban prove to offer a grand slice of KwaZulu Natal's culture and diversity.
Highlights & Places in Durban
The city of Durban is South Africa’s third largest city, spanning across an endless stretch of golden beaches, with a thriving city centre offering a range of restaurants, hotels, bars and shopping centres. With a unique blend of Indian, Zulu and western cultural influences, Durban’s sub-tropical climate ensures a distinct African flair throughout the city; great weather making everyday the best time to visit Durban.
The Golden Mile is where you will find stretches of sandy beaches, with surfing, scuba diving and many other water sports on offer. Towards the city centre, you will find a fascinating blend of architectural styles, from old Victorian buildings to charming art deco blocks. Nearby, you will also find a range of safari experiences, from Crocodile Creek to private game reserves just outside the city.
Best Time to Visit Durban
Getting There & Getting Around
Getting To Durban
Durban International Airport serves a number of international and local airlines, with regular flights to and from global destinations as well as neighbouring cities and countries.
To get into Durban from neighbouring cities within South Africa, bus routes are also available. Trains are less reliable, and air travel offers the most effective way to get into the city however.
Many Durban tours start from the airport and the main hotels around Durban, making it easy for a traveller to get to the place where Durban tours begin.
Getting Around Durban
A number of options can be found for getting around Durban. Durban tours can be enjoyed as a self-drive holiday. Self-drive is one of the most convenient and reliable options, with car hire services found at the airport and in the city centre.
Buses run throughout the city, however much like train services and mini-bus taxis, public transport is not always the safest and most reliable way to get around.
Scooters and even bicycles offer a fun way to get around, with enjoyable rides through the Golden Mile. Rickshaws can also be considered, even if they are not very fast.
Durban Tips : Know Before You Go
ATMs:
ATMs are widely available. Major banks include Absa, FNB and Standard Bank. Be careful when withdrawing money however, and do not use ATMs in remote, unsafe areas.Forex/Money:
Foreign exchange facilities can be found at the airport, and many banks offer this service too.Credit/Debit cards:
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted at most large hotels, restaurants, stores and other outlets.Internet availability:
Internet is readily available, with reliable, fast WiFi and broadband available at the airport, internet cafes, libraries and some coffee shops.Drinking water:
Water is mostly safe to drink from the tap, except in rural parts outside of the city.Hospitals & Medical:
Healthcare is variable, with a number of government hospitals, private hospitals, clinics and facilities found throughout the city. -
Durban Accommodation: This page features 5 recommended places to stay in Durban. View all 8 Durban accommodation options.
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Docklands Hotel Durban Price On Request
Category : Hotels
Docklands Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel offering 83 rooms, situated within the vibrant Durban Waterfront area.
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Endless Horizons Boutique Hotel Durban Price On Request
Category : Boutique Hotels
Situated high above Durban North on Umhlanga Rocks Drive, African Pride Endless Horizons Boutique Hotel has a contemporary Zen feel, with peaked roof structures, wide rock-clad columns, timber detail and double-volume spaces. African Pride Endless Horizons Boutique Hotel offers guests not only the personal service and privacy afforded by smaller accommodation establishments but also the top class facilities required by business travellers.
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Hotel 64 on Gordon Durban Price On Request
Category : Hotels
Hotel 64 on Gordon is a small boutique hotel that is positioned in the suburb of Morningside in Durban.
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Protea Hotel Edward Durban Price On Request
Category : Hotels
The Protea Hotel Edward offers spectacular views from their sea facing rooms and suites and is situated across the road from Funworld Amusement Park.
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Quarters Hotel Florida Road Durban Price On Request
Category : Boutique Hotels
Quarters Hotel Florida Road is situated in Durban, offering stylish accommodation for business or leisure travellers.
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Durban Tours: This page features 2 package tours that visit Durban. View all 2 Durban tours and safaris.
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Durban, Drakensberg & Wildlife Safari Self Drive Tour Priced from ZAR 4,932 pp
Category : Safaris,Self Drive Holidays
8 days in Kwa Zulu Natal, Durban
This tour offers the best of KwaZulu Natal, with the opportunity to explore the region’s diverse culture, wildlife, and historic attractions.
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Zulu Culture, St Lucia & Hluhluwe Guided Safari Priced from ZAR 5,345 pp
Category : Guided Tours,Safaris,Short Breaks & Getaways
3 days in Kwa Zulu Natal, Durban
This is an opportunity to spot the Big Five and near extinct White Rhino roaming wild on the plains of Africa. Visit the World Heritage Site of St Lucia and experience the Venyane Cultural Village to add a pinch of Zulu flavour to an exploration of wild Africa.
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Things to do in Durban: This page features 5 "must see" Durban activities. View all 7 Durban highlights we recommend.
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Durban Battlefields - Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift Tour Durban Price On Request
Category : Landmarks & Historic Sites
Durban Full Day Activity, Guided
A treasure trove tour for historians, and those who simply enjoy a great story alike, this tour of the KwaZulu Natal Battlefieds is a gem. The intriguing tour takes you through the footsteps of Anglo-Zulu war history. Tales of blood lost, land won; a story that is both a thriller and a drama.
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Durban Beachfront Tour Durban Priced from ZAR 730 pp
Category : Landmarks & Historic Sites,Restaurants,Zoos & Aquariums
Durban Full Day Activity, Guided
Explore the Durban Golden Mile and be entertained in all spheres by the wealth of things to see and do in Durban.
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Durban City Day Tours Durban Priced from ZAR 350 pp
Category : Landmarks & Historic Sites,Restaurants,Shopping
Durban Half Day Activity, Guided
Discover the tropical paradise that is Durban City. Day Tours show the rich vibrant culture and a city stocked with all the makings of an idyllic holiday, Durban is the perfect getaway destination.Rich with culture and stocked with all the makings of an idyllic holiday, Durban is the perfect getaway destination.
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Durban Township Tour (KwaMashu) Durban Priced from ZAR 805 pp
Category : African Culture
Durban Half Day Activity, Guided
Explore the way of life for inhabitants of townships in Durban, and get the opportunity to give back to the community at hand.
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Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park Tour Durban Price On Request
Category : Wildlife & Game Viewing
Durban Full Day Activity, Guided
Spend a day on a captivating Big Five tracking safari through the prized park of Hluhluwe Game Reserve Durban. Tours and short trips smothered in the flavour of Africa: game driving, bird spotting; experiencing a safari adventure.
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