About Durban

Durban is famous for its Golden Mile of beaches and hotels which makes it great for a relaxing stay or as a base for exploring other parts of the province, such as a Zulu cultural village or a snake park.

In Durban, buy handmade baskets and beautiful beadwork along the wide stretch of promenade, and ride in a decorated rickshaw around town. Durban is also famous for its spice markets and superb curries.

Over Christmas, the beaches are packed with holidaymakers, but the city’s sub-tropical climate encourages tourists at any time of the year. In the middle of what passes for winter, the city hosts one of the world’s top surfing events. Winter daytime temperatures seldom fall below 21°C (70°F), and summer highs often exceed 30°C (86°F).

Culturally, Durban is a vibrant mix of African, Western and Indian cultures. Churches, mosques and synagogues rub shoulders with sidewalk stalls where traditional doctors sell medicines to cure ailments or to ward off evil spirits. As befitting a city with a large Indian population, Durban has become famous in South Africa as the home of hot, spicy curry dishes, but a cosmopolitan range of restaurants provides fare suitable for most palates.

Shopping opportunities are nothing if not eclectic, and stores selling the latest electronic goods can be found next to noisy bazaars selling everything from shovels to chicken food.

The Ushaka Marine park in Durban is a great excursion for all the family - you can get up close and personal with the sharks. Warm seas, broad beaches and easy access to the province’s many attractions make Durban one of South Africa’s most important holiday destinations.

Listed below are all the links you need, to book your holiday directly:

- Click here for Sightseeing Tours in Durban

- Click here for Durban Airport

- Click here for Car Rental