Mitchell Park & Jameson Park
Where? Morningside, Durban
Mature trees shade innocent dreams on a leisurely laze at Mitchell Park. The lawn lends itself to family picnics and solo siestas with the occasional musical accompaniment from the band rotunda.
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Shongweni Farmers Market
Where? Gillitts
The Shongweni Farmers Market is on the N3, 30kms towards Pietermaritzburg from Durban and if you live in this area you would be silly not to get up early one Saturday morning (you need to get there for 7am). ...
Nev The Barber
Where? Glenwood
The quirkiness of the Corner Café in Durban is only complemented by the fact that it has a resident barber, Nev; who is committed to providing cool styles in a space where chic meets relaxed, infused with all ...
Victoria Street Market
Where? Durban
The Victoria Street Market, on the corner of Queen and Victoria Streets in Durban, is rather like stepping into another world, with its blend of all things Indian and African. Spices and incense rent the air ...
Wilson's Wharf
Where? Durban
Nip away to a rustic harbour meal amongst working slipways and playing 'cast-away'. Wilson's Wharf offers a yacht's spectacular view of the working Durban Harbour. Tamed Marina water ripples below the drinking ...
Visit Time Warp Surf Museum
Where? Durban
Warm water, an eternal summer, lifeguards and shark nets mean that surf is always up on one of the six main beaches of Durban. Home to international surfing competitions where the world pros handle local tides ...
Big Easy Winebar & Grill Durban by Ernie Els
Where? Durban Central
There is a lot going on in Durban, one of South Africa’s biggest and busiest destinations and home to the King Shaka International Airport. So, when Ernie Else (world-renowned golfer) envisioned a ...
Visit the Durban Natural Science Museum
Where? Durban
This museum is the most utilised natural science museum in the country. Located in the Durban City Hall, the museum attracts almost 300 000 visitors annually. Visit the boma storytelling area, see a life size ...
California Dreaming
Where? North Beach
Durban is one of South Africa’s major tourist metropolises, and certainly offers no shortage of things to do and places to go. It is the capital city of KwaZulu-Natal, and home to the King Shaka International ...
Ansteys Beach
Where? Bluff
Ansteys Beach on the Bluff in Durban is very close to Cave Rock, which if you’re a surfer, you should be familiar with as it’s a famous surf break. Like many of the beaches in Durban this is an unspoilt and ...
Pinetown Museum
Where? Pinetown
The Pinetown Museum is located in the library complex on the corner of Old Main Road and Crompton Street. The Pinetown museum focuses on local history and displays reflect the early history and cultural ...
Amphitheatre Flea Market
Where? Durban Beachfront
Durban's famous and colourful Amphitheatre Flea Market is held every Sunday along the ‘Golden Mile’, on Durban's Beachfront. The market is the perfect place for a day excursion with the whole family; children ...
Umhlanga Lighthouse
Where? Umhlanga
The place of light in the 'Place of Reeds' (Zulu translation of the word Umhlanga) shines from the white lighthouse with a topside red stripe. Beached facing the sunrise it acts on the red sky that may serve ...
Bluff Beach
Where? Bluff
Come and take a leisurely stroll along the magnificent Bluff which is a stretch of unspoilt beach and dunes that invite you to be there. Get there early enough in the morning to watch the sunrise, because this ...
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 ...