Durban, South Africa is the primary city and port of KwaZulu-Natal province, abutting the seas. Durban is packed with things to do, from leisure activities to, historical experiences. The majority of residents being descendants of Zulu King Shaka’s military nation. Durban’s British ancestory is evident everywhere, while the aromas of spices such as cardamom, turmeric fill the air. The subtropical heat and humidity of Durban, makes everyone move slowly.

Durban’s Rennaisance

Before Cape Town became the favourite holiday place for South Africans, Durban held the title as the most popular holiday place in the 1960s and 70s. In recent years Durban’s Golden Mile beach front has been revamped and the host of hotels offer beach-side value for money for all budgets. The harbour, one of East Africa’s busiest ports, has also experienced this Rennaisance with the development of restaurants, cafés, clubs and bars offering late-night attractions around The Point area.

Cultural Attractions

Within the Durban area there are a number of cultural and historical attractions including the place where Mahatma Ghandi formulated his politics of peaceful resistance to British imperialism, battlefield routes of Anglo-Zulu and Anglo-Boer war sites that have extremely well guided tours. The local tourism authority bills itself the Kingdom of the Zulu and there are also various tours with more traditional African tours.

Durban’s Beaches

The seas has always been at the heart of Durban. Surfers from around the world recognize as the Bay of Plenty – nursery for world class surf acts. While Durban Bay itself offers a variety of beaches, arcs of golden sand stretch off north and south until land runs out. In between the Golden Mile hotels and the beach is a promenade several kilometres long with shops, cafés, formal and informal trading areas, parks and always abuzz with people strolling, jogging, skate-boarding and cycling.

Spice Aroma

The travellers search for the perfect Durban curry is a favourite adventure for visitors, especially to curry lovers.

Durban’s Top Attractions

Do a religious pilgrimage – visit impressive cathedrals, mosques and Hindu temples

1. Swim with sharks at Aliwal Shoal
2. Tour of the Sharks Board facility at Umhlanga Rocks
3. Swim or surf at any one of the safe beaches;
4. Visit Ushaka Marine World oceanarium – have a meal in the Cargo Hold at the oceanarium
5. Go mountain biking at Ciba Gorge park
6. Go walking in the D-Moss green beltway of natural parks
7. Visit one of the local big-game reserves
8. Visit the Valley of 1,000 hills for a very African experience

There is something for everyone in Durban, South Africa. Africa Travel the land of endless beauty.