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DURBAN - KWAZULU NATAL

Durban: Bustling Durban is the hub of the province’s business and industry and pulses with all the energy of a major port city. Luxury hotels abound on Durban’s beachfront, and this city is often referred to as South Africa’s Miami Beach. Durban is one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the world. Its port is the busiest in South Africa and also one of the 10 largest in the world. Durban is blessed with balmy weather all year round, making it a perfect holiday paradise. The beachfront is bordered by five star hotels and luxury apartments, all of which have an idyllic view of the Indian Ocean.
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DESTINATION DURBAN
Durban
DURBAN SUBURBS
Berea, Bluff, Central Durban, Durban North
Glenashley, Glenmore, Glenwood, Morningside
DURBAN ATTRACTIONS
Botanical Gardens Durban's Golden Mile
City Hall Durban's Grey Street
Cruises Museums
Da Gama Clock Old Fort
Dolphinarium Snake Park
Durban Beaches Umgeni River Bird Park
The Central Business District, a hive of activity, is within easy reach of all hotels and convention venues. If however, you wish to travel further afield, there is a very competent public transport system running throughout Durban, as well as an abundance of taxis. Durban is a major gateway to Africa and is also the largest and busiest port city on the continent. Due to this, there is an extensive road network leading to and from any destination in South Africa. Durban International Airport, is only a 10 minute drive from the City and is serviced daily by domestic flights, as well as international flights. The International Convention Centre, centrally located, is an innovative, world class convention centre which can cater for conferences of up to 5000 people.

Durban is a sporting paradise. The sunny climate combined with a wealth of facilities makes for a year round sporting extravaganza. Watersports such as surfing, body boarding, sailing and scuba diving are obvious favourites given Durban's proximity to the warm Indian Ocean. Rugby, soccer and cricket are also very popular with Durban boasting world class stadia for all major sports.
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DURBAN ATTRACTIONS

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE DURBAN Durban Conferences

ICC Durban has been voted Africa's Leading Conference Centre for six consecutive years by World Travel Awards and in 2004 was also ranked as one of the top ten conference centres in the world by AIPC. Its proven track record is unrivalled in Africa. A focal point of Durban's Central business ... » ICC Durban

uSKAKA MARINE WORLD KwaZulu Natal Attractions

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 uShaka Marine World - spanning over 15 hectares of prime beach front, uShaka Marine World is Africa's largest Marine Theme park. uShaka ... » uShaka Marine World

DURBAN BOTANICAL GARDENS National Botanical Gardens

The Durban Botanical Gardens are famous for the original specimen of a Cycad (Encephalartos woodii) that is still widely acknowledged as probably the rarest plant in the world, as well as for its extensive collection of South African Cycad species. A highlight of the Gardens is the Orchid House ... Durban Botanical Gardens

Durban Beachfront: Durban’s Golden Mile, also known as ‘the mile’, runs the length of the beachfront in the city. It includes the promenade and starts roughly at South Beach and uShaka Marine World ending at the Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World to the north. It includes Battery ... Durban Beachfront Info »
Durban Beaches
Durban's beaches are characterised by soft, golden sand, palm trees and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. The main beaches are shark netted and patrolled from sunrise to sunset by trained lifeguards who have an impressive track record in beach safety. The main beaches also have change and shower facilities as well as an array of restaurants and bars. Those who crave seclusion can find many remote beaches along the coast which are not patrolled.

Durban’s beaches stretch in a long line from Addington Beach to Country Club Beach. Facilities include changing rooms, fast-food outlets, shark nets and lifesavers. The Bay of Plenty is especially popular among surfers. Even in winter, the sea temperature rarely drops below 17º C.
Golden Mile
Flanked by luxury hotels and apartment blocks, the Golden Mile skirts the main beaches and the Indian Ocean. Attractions include an amusement centre, paddling pools, paved walkways, gardens and fountains. Funworld, with its bumper cars, roundabouts and hurdy-gurdy machines, is a firm favourite with the younger set. A ride in a cable car offers a birds-eye view of the beach front and the pools, fountains and lawns of the Amphitheatre Gardens.
Da Gama Clock
A memorial donated by the Portuguese community to commemorate the first sighting of Durban by the famous Portuguese explorer, Vasco de Gama in 1497.
Cruises
Deep sea cruises leave the Sarie Marais Jetty, weather permitting, every day. The operators, Sarie Marais, also charter boats for parties, sundowners and lunches. Isle of Capri operates pleasure cruises daily, weather permitting, from Aliwal Street jetty.
Durban's Grey Street
Grey Street is home to Durban’s Indian district and is the best place to enjoy spicy local food. Here, you will find the Juma Musjid Mosque and its gilt-domed minarets, the largest mosque in the southern hemisphere. Wander around the area and the bazaars and buy some of the incredible spices and textiles from local Indian vendors.
Snake Park
Lectures and venom-milking demonstrations are held at this popular tourist attraction, inhabited by South African and exotic species. The park places a strong emphasis on education and the important role snakes play in their natural environment.
Umgeni River Bird Park
Overlooking the Umgeni River, this park ranks among the world's best. Many varieties of brightly coloured birds, both indigenous and exotic, inhabit walk-in aviaries set in picturesque gardens.
Durban City Hall
Designed in Modern Renaissance style and completed in 1910, the building closely resembles the Belfast City Hall. On the second floor, the Durban Art Gallery is the setting for international and South African art collections. Guided tours can be arranged. The Natural Science Museum focuses mainly on animals, birds and reptiles. Educational programmes and films are presented from time to time.
Museums
KwaZulu Natal's rich history is documented in a number of fascinating museums in and around the city. The development of Durban into the city we know today can be viewed from a number of important perspectives. The history of apartheid is found in the Kwa Muhle museum, seafaring memorabilia can be found in the Maritime museum and the history of Indian indentured labour is shown in photographic and document form in the Durban Cultural and Document Centre.
Old Fort
The remains of a fort where British were besieged by Boer forces in 1842. A war museum is housed in Warrior's Gate. Formerly a powder magazine, the chapel of St. Peter in Chains is a war memorial and a popular venue for weddings.

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