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  • Tours

    Full-day Tour of the Drakensberg

    A full-day tour of Southern Africa's largest mountain range

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  • Tours

    Bisley Valley Nature Reserve Hike with Giraffes and Zebras

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  • Tours

    Half-day City Tour

    A tour to explore Durban with an expert guide

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  • Tours

    Half-Day Private Sightseeing Tour of Durban

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    From Durban: Full-day Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park Tour

    A day visit to a safari park with rhinos and the Big Five game animals

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    Drakensberg Mountains Tour

    A hike in South Africa's tallest mountain range and several sites of historical significance

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    Shakaland Zulu Cultural Village Private Tour

    Insight into a key South African tribe at a living monument to Zulu culture

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About Durban

Including tips for the best time to visit Durban

Located on South Africa’s east coast, Durban’s warm subtropical climate, abundance of beaches and wildlife-rich nature reserves make it worthwhile visiting any time of year.

Durban is a convenient base for discovering wildlife due to its variety of surrounding nature reserves and national parks. North of the city, you’ll find Crocodile Creek which is home to over 6,000 crocodiles, alligators, snakes and other reptiles. If you’re wanting to tick seeing the Big Five off your bucket list, you should head out on a game drive in the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park – the oldest game reserve in Africa.

Durban is famous for its world-class surf spots and wide, sandy beaches, many of which can be found along the popular stretch of shoreline known as 'The Golden Mile'. North Beach is a good choice for swimmers and beginner surfers alike, thanks to its calmer waters. The more secluded Umdloti Beach brings the added spectacle of early morning dolphin spotting and whale watching between July and November.

One of the most picturesque ways to explore Durban is by taking a bike ride along the promenade. You can rent your ride at 'The Golden Mile' and spend around three hours taking in sights along the seafront such as the North Pier, Durban Funworld and uShaka Marine World. The city is a great place for adventurous types, with opportunities to skydive, scuba dive and try out water sports. For a unique thrill, you can even test your nerves on the world’s tallest swing inside the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Tonight

From £34 per night

Next weekend

From £65 per night

Most popular time to visit October–December
Cheapest time to visit January–March
Local currency ZAR 100 = £4.20
Language English
Average weekend price £56 per night
Average weekday price £62 per night
Typical stay 2 nights

Points of interest in Durban

Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Durban

  • Gateway Mall

    9.1 miles from city centre

  • Moses Mabhida Stadium

    1.7 miles from city centre

Durban reviews

What other travellers say about Durban

10

I love the beach;

22 April 2024

I love the beach; the city bus and the vibes of the night life is always so great. Durbs will always be my go-to place with my girls will be taking the kids again in September. Addington Beach Egagasini pub Moses Mabhida mother of all Festival Cubana in Florida road Rickshaw bus

nomsa
nomsa
10

This is a place where i will always visit, they way i...

17 April 2024

This is a place where i will always visit, they way i experienced i also wants my kids to have the same experience, it was for the second time since i came back in 1998 but the moment and the place where i stay it took back those memories, it was also cheap to visit different areas as i was using bolt and i think i spent less than R500 and my wife was happy,

Mashamba
Mashamba South Africa
6.0

Durban was excellent as always

1 April 2024

Durban was excellent as always The apartment was very dusty, musty and infested with cockroaches Had no sea views as per the advertisement Short of basic essentials, one towel per person over 2 days

Sewraj
Sewraj South Africa
10

what i loved most about durban is that it has lots of areas...

31 March 2024

what i loved most about durban is that it has lots of areas of interest and its easy to get around to view those areas. Had lots of fun at ushaka marine world ( enjoyed the various activities there and also the beach).🥰😘

Thabile
Thabile South Africa
10

I loved everything about Durban, Ushaka Merine, Wilson...

26 March 2024

I loved everything about Durban, Ushaka Merine, Wilson Wharf boat cruising, the North Beach, it was fun and refreshing, the food was great. Transportation with ubers was efficient taking me wherever I wanted to go, they helped me a lot especially it was my first time in Durban, didn't know any place. I will be coming back soon to visit other attractions.

Anonymous
4.0

The city is littered with a lot of people begging at robots...

22 March 2024

The city is littered with a lot of people begging at robots and intersections. The big malls in the outlying areas were great, but would did not feel comfortable and safe in the city and surrounding areas at all.

Riaan
Riaan South Africa

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