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May 19, 2020 · Durban is the ultimate holiday destination because the weather is always good. The sunny weather, warm Indian Ocean, and warm Mozambique Current (see above) keeps Durban warmer than the rest of the country. Dubbed South Africa’s playground, the day always promises to be warm whatever the season. In summer, the sun is always shining and in ...
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- Hit the Beach. Durban is famous for its beaches, both in the city center and the suburbs. Grab a good book and a towel and spend the day working on your tan; or kick things up a notch with an early morning kitesurfing session.
- Go Surfing. At almost any time of day or night, you’ll see surfers of all abilities paddling out to backline on Durban’s beaches. This is one of South Africa’s top surf spots - whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned pro.
- Learn to Scuba Dive. If you’d rather be under the waves than on them, pay a visit to Calypso Dive & Adventure Centre on the beachfront. Here, a team of PADI professionals offer try dives at uShaka aquarium or in the ocean as well as full beginner courses.
- Catch a Sharks Game. You can’t spend time in KwaZulu-Natal without seeing the symbol of a shark wearing a black-and-white rugby strip. This is Sharkie, the official mascot of the Sharks rugby union team.
- Golden Mile. A good starting point for a walking tour of Durban is the "Golden Mile." This bustling beachfront promenade is lined with high-rise hotels, entertainment complexes, shops, and restaurants.
- Durban Botanic Gardens. The Durban Botanic Gardens is the oldest surviving botanic garden in Africa. Set on the slopes of Berea Hill, northwest of the city center, the gardens were established in 1849 for the trial of agricultural crops.
- Umgeni River Bird Park. In the Riverside district, on the north bank of the Umgeni River, Umgeni River Bird Park features more than 200 species of birds, and some are the only representatives of their kind in Africa.
- Indian Quarter. Encompassing the Victoria Street Market and Juma Masjid Mosque, the largest in the southern hemisphere, Durban's Indian Quarter is now a multicultural mix of sights, sounds, and exotic aromas.
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- uShaka Marine World. What is it: South Africa’s most impressive aquarium, adventure park and water park that sits at the end of the famous Golden Mile and boasts more attractions than you can do in a day.
- Cane Cutters. What is it: The best place to devour a bunny chow. Relax, we’re not trying to convince you to eat an actual bunny. This iconic Durban dish sees a flaming hot curry stuffed into a half loaf of bread that’s had its insides scooped out.
- Phoenix Settlement. What is it: The Phoenix Settlement is land bought by Mahatma Gandhi during his time in South Africa as a young lawyer. Why go: Gandhi came to South Africa in 1893 to provide legal aid to an Indian company and he ended up staying for more than 20 years.
- African Art Centre. What is it: The Durban African Art Centre was created to provide unemployed artists the chance to grow their skills and improve their quality of life.
- The Golden Mile. Probably the best place to start is the Golden Mile, which takes its name from a series of golden sandy beaches that stretch for 3.7 miles along the edge of the city’s business district.
- uShaka Marine World. At one end of the Golden Mile is The Point, overlooking the mouth of Durban’s harbor. Once infamous for its gangsters and dockside prostitutes, The Point is now home to high-end condos.
- Moses Mabhida Stadium. At the other end of the Golden Mile is the city’s sports complex, dominated by the Moses Mabhida Stadium built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
- Durban Botanic Gardens. The oldest surviving botanical gardens in Africa, founded in 1849, the Durban Botanic Gardens provides a captivating insight into the flora of the region.
May 28, 2024 · Durban’s Botanical Garden might not be as famous as Cape Town’s Kirstenbosch Gardens, but it is still one of the best places to visit in the tropical South African city. Founded in 1849, the gardens are the continent’s oldest surviving botanic gardens and remain a major space for plant conservation and biodiversity education in Durban.
May 19, 2023 · Durban has large Indian community and lots of Indian heritage. There were two main waves of arrivals from India. The first started in 1860, when Indians arrived as servants of the British rulers. The second wave started in 1880. It goes without saying that one of the best things to do in Durban is exploring its Indian Quarter.
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