4 days in Durban Itinerary

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.

Take a break from Durban with a short trip to Nelson Mandela Capture Site in Howick, about 1h 25 min away. The adventure continues: meet some fierce fish with a shark diving experience, observe the fascinating underwater world at uShaka Marine World, browse the different shops at Gateway Theatre of Shopping, and kick back and relax at Golden Mile.

To find photos, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Durban travel itinerary planner.

Johannesburg to Durban is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Johannesburg in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Durban, with lows of 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Durban.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Thu): try to win big at Suncoast Casino, then stroll through Umhlanga Main Beach, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

For where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Durban travel route planner.

Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.