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Phezulu Safari Park

Phezulu Safari Park is located on Bothas Hill in Durban and is perfect for a day out with family. It offers activities such as a reptile park and a tour of the cultural village belonging to the Zulu tribe. There is also a segway tour of the park, sunset drives of the beautiful grounds and bird spotting tours. It also has a 3 km hiking trail or the 6 km guided trail. You can also opt for the hourly guided game drives where you can view bushbucks, wildebeests, zebras, impalas, giraffes and blesboks alongside various birds in the historic Valley of 1000 hills. On the weekends and public holidays, Zulu dancing shows are hosted here. There are restaurants and cafes inside, along with two souvenir shops. The Phezulu Safari Park also houses a kid’s play area, a swimming pool and cosy lodges. Read More

Shark Cage Diving

Shark Cage Diving is one of the popular things to do in Durban. Located off the coast of Umkomaas, the Aliwal Shoal reef is the top place for shark cage diving. Beautiful corals, reefs, turtles and fishes can be spotted here. Scuba Diving is also available.

Private boat cruises along the vast, crystal-blue Indian Ocean are top-rated in Durban. One can choose from a range of celebration cruises, family cruises and in-demand honeymoon cruises. The Durban skyline aligns with the horizon near the Indian ocean, and it's a sight pleasing to the eye. The sunset cruise offers the most stunning view of this Skyline and the different shades of the Durban sky.

The Kwazulu Natal Society of Arts is a contemporary art gallery located on Bulwer Road in Glenwood. It hosts artists of national and international acclaim such as Albert Adams, Sue Akerman, Mert Akbal, Rohini Amratlal and more. It is a non-profit organization founded in 1902 as Kwazulu Natal’s first contemporary art gallery. Various events and workshops are organised here, such as live music, pottery and other crafts, free of charge. It also holds art workshops for interacting with and learning from local artists every Saturday. The cafe and store within the gallery are also must visit. The shop sells beautiful art and handicrafts, whereas the cafe stairs display art from local students on the first Thursday of every month. Read More

One of the oldest Steam Locomotives of South Africa, Umgeni Steam Train is a 3 ft 6 in long heritage railway gauge in Durban. The train hosts excursion trips each month on its last Sunday. The roundabout trip is a journey from Kloof to Inchanga. The route from Kloof to Inchanga follows the old main line from Durban to Pietermaritzburg and overlooks the Valley of 1000 Hills. Interestingly, Ichanga houses the Inchanga Railway Museum in the vicinity of the railway station; one can learn more about the history of locomotives from there. Read More

Victoria Street Market is the oldest market in Durban known for its unique blend of African and Indian cultures. It is located on Bertha Mkhize Street in Durban Central. Spanning over 6000 square feet, it has over 200 stalls and stores selling everything from indigenous arts and crafts, Indian products, clothing and accessories, brassware and more. It is also dotted with various eateries. The market is divided into two floors. The ground floor contains the fish and seafood market, whereas the top floor has souvenirs, handicrafts, jewellery and fabrics. In addition, there are stores where you can get henna tattoos. There is also an extensive seafood and meat market with fresh meat, including crabs, poultry, prawns, mutton, etc. Bargaining is accepted here. Read More

Wilson's Wharf

Wilson's Wharf is the main port of Durban, also known as the Durban Harbor. The port is the largest shipping area in sub-Saharan Africa. One can catch boat rides from the harbor from 100 R each and enjoy the stunning views of the Indian Ocean and Durban Skyline. Many souvenir shops around the harbor offer handicrafts, jewels and clothes. Moreover, the port is studded with diners and restaurants offering multiple cuisines and is particularly popular among tourists for a day out. Read More