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Experience the best of Durban

Durban is South Africa's warm Indian Ocean port, a city of golden beaches, Zulu and Indian culture, curry and the hills of KwaZulu-Natal.

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Durban sits on a natural bay on the Indian Ocean in KwaZulu-Natal, and its port is one of the busiest in Africa. The Golden Mile, a promenade backed by hotels and lined with sand, runs along the beachfront, and the Moses Mabhida Stadium, built for the 2010 World Cup, has a great arch that visitors can climb or ride up. The city has a subtropical climate with warm sea water all year.

Durban has one of the largest Indian communities outside India, descended from labourers brought to the sugar fields from 1860, and the Victoria Street Market sells spices and crafts, near the Juma Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the Southern Hemisphere. Florida Road has cafés and restaurants, and the Botanic Gardens are among the oldest in Africa. The Valley of a Thousand Hills lies inland, the Drakensberg mountains a few hours west, and Zululand to the north.

Bunny chow, a hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with spicy curry, was invented in Durban and is the city's signature dish, eaten with the hands. Durban curries, samoosas and fresh seafood show the Indian and coastal influences.

  • Free cancellation on 93% of experiences
  • 4.6 across the top 14

Top 10 attractions in Durban

  1. Number 1

    Sani Pass

    4.8793 reviewsfrom $68
  2. Number 2

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    4.8399 reviewsfrom $51
  3. Number 3

    Victoria Street Market

    4.6349 reviewsfrom $61
  4. Number 4

    Durban Botanic Gardens

    4.4239 reviewsfrom $61
  5. Number 5

    Moses Mabhida Stadium

    4.4206 reviewsfrom $99
  6. Number 6

    Durban City Hall

    4.4195 reviewsfrom $61
  7. Number 7

    Howick Falls

    4.5128 reviewsfrom $203
  8. Number 8

    Valley of a Thousand Hills

    4.5123 reviewsfrom $105
  9. Number 9

    Isandlwana Battlefield

    4.988 reviewsfrom $155
  10. Number 10

    uShaka Marine World

    4.478 reviewsfrom $85

Special offers in Durban

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Day trips from Durban

90

Cruises and boat trips in Durban

6

Guided tours in Durban

98

Outdoor and adventure activities in Durban

18

Nature and wildlife tours in Durban

64

Desert and safari experiences in Durban

35

Shore excursions from Durban

5

Questions about Durban

What is there to do in Durban?
We list 361 experiences in Durban. The largest groups are day trips (90), city tours (10).
What are the top attractions in Durban?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Durban are Sani Pass, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Victoria Street Market, Durban Botanic Gardens.
What is the most popular experience in Durban?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Luxury Canal Boat Cruise - Fun Things Durban Ushaka", rated 4.5 out of 5 from 150 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Durban take?
The typical experience in Durban lasts about 10 hours; the middle half run between 6 hours and 13 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Durban?
The operator lists free cancellation on 93% of the 361 experiences we hold for Durban. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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