Chatsworth, Durban
One of Durban's biggest inner-city suburbs just south of the city centre, Chatsworth is a growing, vibrant and cosmopolitan home to over 450 000 people that extends over some 64 different suburbs in a mish mash of old and new architecture and a buzzing economy so diverse it ranges from spaza shops through big brand stores.
Chazzies, as Chatsworth is known, is a former township - an overhang from the apartheid era and the Group Areas Act that created Chatsworth in the late 1960s specifically for the Indian population - 'Europeans' were agitating at the time about Indian 'penetration'. About 7 000 Indians were removed from the Magazine Barracks in central Durban, joined by thousands of uprooted Indians from other areas such as Sea Cow Lake, Riverside, Umhlanga, Berea, Bellair and Cato Manor - all of which went on to become 'white' suburbs.
Chatsworth, as a result of its history, is still predominantly Indian today, although there is a healthy mix of African, Indian, white and coloured residents. It boasts a rich flavour of mixed Indian cultures that has given rise to the Temple of Understanding, undoubtedly South Africa's most spectacular Hare Krishna temple, also called Sri Sri Radhanath Temple.
Chatsworth's business community crosses the divide from tiny corner spazas to large corporate companies, alongside a large manufacturing industry and one of the busiest shopping malls in the country - over 1.2 million people a month shop here in the heart of Chatsworth.
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We loved the culture of Chatsworth but, even more than that, we loved the vibe. It's always buzzing! There are temples to see and lots of shops that everyone will enjoy. Durban city centre is close too, so its convenient with lots of options nearby.
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Lakibba B&B
Lakibba B&B offers comfortable accommodation in Durban. The units are serviced daily and feature DStv, coffee and tea making facilities and toile...
Oyster Rock 701
Oyster Rock 701 is located in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks and within 80m of the main swimming beach. There are a variety of popular restaurants, ...
Marginella 15
Marginella 15 is a holiday apartment offering accommodation in Umdloti for six guests. This apartment is across the road from the beach and has s...
Breakers Resort Apartment 420
Breakers Resort Apartment 420 offers accommodation in the Breakers Resort in Umhlanga Rocks, just 100m walk from the beach and the protected Wetl...
The Hamptons Guest House
The Hamptons Guest House offers luxury accommodation in the lovely area of Umhlanga Rocks. All rooms are offered on a bed and breakfast basis and...
Club Mykonos 25B
Club Mykonos 25B is a cozy holiday apartment boasting amazing sea views and offering self catering accommodation for six guests in three bedrooms...
Afri-Lala Bed & Breakfast
Located in the tranquil environment of the Mount Edgecome Country Club, Afri-Lala offers guests a home from home lifestyle. The Gateway Theatre o...
Kingfisher Lodge
With magnificent views over Mount Edgecombe Golf Estate on the Dolphin Coast of KwaZulu Nata;, Kingfisher Conference Centre and Lodge is a sanctu...
Burnham House B&B
Ideally positioned over the warm Indian Ocean, in the sub-tropical town of Umhlanga, South Africa, Burnham House B&B offers accommodation with br...
Things to do in the area
Chatsworth Centre
The Chatsworth Centre is renowned for its truly rich Indian Eastern Experience and boasts a total of 150 stores ranging from jewellery to furnitu...
Noteworthy attractions
Krantzkloof Nature Reserve
Situated only 4 kilometres from the centre of Kloof, this nature reserve was established by the Natal Parks Board in 1950 and boasts an abundance...
Durban Country Club
Durban Country Club comprises of two golfing estates separated by the Umgeni River. Lying just south of the river, in fact bordered by both the r...
Beachwood Golf Course
The Beachwood Golf Course is part of Durban Country Club lying about 2 km north of Durban Country Club. Although it borders the Indian Ocean, Bea...
Kloof Country Club
Situated in the verdant hills of the mist belt of Kloof, close to Durban, Kloof Country Club is an attractive parkland course with beautiful tree...
MECC Course One
Mount Edgecombe Country Club consists of two championship courses - Mount Edgecombe One and Mount Edgecombe Two. Both these courses have their ow...
MECC Course Two
Mount Edgecombe Country Club consists of two championship courses - Mount Edgecombe One and Mount Edgecombe Two. Both these courses have their ow...
Royal Durban Golf Club
Flat but interesting championship course within the confines of the Greyville horse racing track, and close to the city centre. Several holes bor...
uShaka Marine World
uShaka Marine World in Durban is a world-class entertainment and tourism destination. At the end of Durban's Golden Mile is the beginning of uSha...
Umgeni River Bird Park
Designed and built in an old quarry site on the banks of the Umgeni River, just 10 minutes outside Durban, the Umgeni River Bird Park is one of t...
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