Plaka Umhlanga
Where? Umhlanga
Plaka may be situated in Umhlanga, Durban, but soon immerses its patrons into a Mediterranean world of fresh flavours and Greek hospitality. Having originally been established in Johannesburg, Plaka was soon ...
Durban Cultural and Documentation Centre
Where? Durban Central
Visit the Durban Cultural and Documentation Centre - This centre, on the corner of Epsom Road and Derby Street documents the fascinating history of Durban’s Indian community.
You can find information on ...
Shop for Toys at The African Toy Shop
Where? Glenwood
Art takes the form of toys at The African Toy Shop where playful treasures are gathered from magical craftsmen hidden across the African continent. In Africa it takes a village to raise a child and the ...
South Beach
Where? South Beach
Located at the south end of Durban’s Golden Mile you’ll find South Beach. Protected by both lifeguards and shark nets this is a popular surf spot and extremely safe for beginners to the waves. Get down to the ...
The Drum Café
Where? Durban
Find your rhythm to the beat of your own drum. Stomp your feet in 'rain boots' like a traditional African dancer and learn the Gumboot Dance. Create dynamic music by simple clapping in groups or boom-whacking ...
The Pavilion Food Court
Where? Westville
The Pavilion Shopping Centre in Westville recently underwent a revamp, which included a brand new food court on the Cinema Level. This new food court forms part of the new entertainment section, and comes ...
Moth Museum of Militaria
Where? Durban Central
Warriors Gate MOTH Museum of Militaria: The museum was started by World War 1 veterans and is now the international headquarters of the MOTHS organisation.
The museum houses a superb collection of medals, ...
Visit the Bluff Nature Reserve
Where? Bluff
The small Bluff Nature Reserve is 45 ha in extent and consists of a large pan and adjacent forest. The pan is a home and a refuge for many water birds and waders.
Two bird hides are sited along the edge of ...
Green With Envy Restaurant & Gift Shop
Where? Berea
The restaurant: Our restaurant is nestled in between the shady trees of the nursery and offers a delicious assortment of meals from hearty & healthy breakfast to cakes, coffee and speciality lunches. It’s the ...
uShaka Beach
Where? Point Waterfront
After a wonderful visit to the uShaka Marine World in Durban discovering a host of marine life why not head down to the uShaka Beach just a short distance away and see some of what you learnt at in its natural ...
The Piggly Wiggly in Kloof
Where? Kloof
Not to be confused with the Piggly Wiggly in the Natal Midlands, the Piggly Wiggly in Kloof is located at the Robyndale Centre and offers delectable café fare including farm style meals with fresh bread and ...
African Drumshack
Where? Durban
Drumming! Drumming! Drumming! African Drumshack has been hosting Family Friendly drumming sessions in Durban since 2001.
Come and join us at our unique venue nestled in 100 year converted horse stables, ...
I Heart Market
Where? Durban Beachfront
I Heart Market is a mish mash of goods where old and young gather and sell a variety of items.
Here you can find new and second hand items from handmade crafts, homemade preserves and baked goods, arts and ...
Stretta Café
Where? Hillcrest
The wonderful Stretta Café offers a great selection of meals from breakfast panini's to frittata’s as well as a vast and delicious lunch and dinner menu.
The pastas are popular and there are many to choose ...
Fitzsimons Snake Park
Where? Durban Beachfront
Fitsimons Snake Park is sanctuary to about 120 South African indigenous species of snakes, including mambas, cobras and puffadders. You can also see Iguanas, tortoises and some crocodiles.
The Park gives ...