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Trip Planner :  Africa  /  South Africa  /  KwaZulu-Natal  /  Durban

Durban

3.7
Water Parks · Shark Diving · Gardens
Surf City
Sunny weather and golden beaches await you on a vacation in Durban, a busy port city on the Indian Ocean known for its outdoorsy atmosphere. Wandering the buzzing city streets, you can discover colonial-era architectural gems and a vibrant blend of African and Asian cultures. Things to do in Durban include, among others, a wide range of recreational activities, from diving and surfing on one of the beaches, to hiking, skydiving, and swimming with sharks. Plan your tour of Durban and South Africa travel itinerary using our South Africa road trip website.
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    Top Durban tours

    FROM $197 BOOK WITH VIATOR Hluhluwe Game Reserve Safari from Durban
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    FROM $193 BOOK WITH VIATOR Safari Private Half Day Tour from Durban
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    FROM $73 BOOK WITH VIATOR Durban City Private Half Day Tour
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    FROM $281 BOOK WITH VIATOR Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari & St Lucia Boat Safari Private Day Tour from Durban
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    Popular things to do in Durban

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    Shark Diving
    Shark Diving
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Durban Botanic Gardens ©
    Garden
    Durban Botanic Gardens
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    uShaka Marine World ©
    Water Park
    uShaka Marine World
    4.4
    Duration: 3 hours
    Golden Mile ©
    Beach
    Golden Mile
    4.2
    Duration: 3 hours

    Side trips from Durban

    Umhlanga Main Beach ©
    Beach
    Umhlanga Main Beach
    Umhlanga Rocks
    4.4
    Duration: 3 hours
    Nelson Mandela Capture Site ©
    Specialty Museum
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    Howick
    4.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Gateway Theatre of Shopping ©
    Shopping Mall
    Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    Umhlanga Rocks
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours
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    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Scuba & Snorkeling
    Umkomaas
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours

    Hidden gems in Durban

    Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple ©
    Religious Site
    Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
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    Safari
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    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours
    Big Rush Urban Adrenaline ©
    Theme Park
    Big Rush Urban Adrenaline
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Mitchell Park ©
    Park
    Mitchell Park
    3.7
    Duration: 3 hours

    Historic Sites in Durban

    West Street Mosque ©
    Religious Site
    West Street Mosque
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    The Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa Durban ©
    Mission
    The Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa Durban
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    St. Emmanual Cathedral ©
    Religious Site
    St. Emmanual Cathedral
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    St. Thomas' Church
    Religious Site
    St. Thomas' Church
    4.3
    Duration: 3 hours

    Museums in Durban

    Phansi Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Phansi Museum
    4.5
    Duration: 1 hour
    Natural Science Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Natural Science Museum
    4.1
    Duration: 3 hours
    The Campbell Collections
    History Museum
    The Campbell Collections
    4.3
    Duration: 3 hours
    Elizabeth Gordon Gallery ©
    Art Gallery
    Elizabeth Gordon Gallery
    4.4
    Duration: 3 hours

    Shopping in Durban

    Golden Hours Family Market ©
    Farmers Market
    Golden Hours Family Market
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Joe's Corner Shop
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Joe's Corner Shop
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Westville Junction
    Shopping Mall
    Westville Junction
    Westville
    4.4
    Duration: 3 hours
    The Spice Emporium, Durban ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    The Spice Emporium, Durban
    4.1
    Duration: 3 hours

    Featured attractions

    Segway Gliding Tours Moses Mabhida ©
    Segway Tour
    Segway Gliding Tours Moses Mabhida
    4.8
    Duration: 1 hour
    Country and Coastal Touring ©
    Sightseeing Tour
    Country and Coastal Touring
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    Zulumoon Gondolas ©
    Boat Tour
    Zulumoon Gondolas
    4.4
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Suncoast Casino ©
    Casino
    Suncoast Casino
    3.0
    Duration: 3 hours

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