Church Village Travel
Davenport House
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Tel: 01443 207495
Zulu dancing at the Valley of a Thousand Hills
uShaka Marine World
The burgeoning seaside town of Umhlanga
Durban City Hall
Resort Guide > Durban
Africa's Playground...
This is the wet'n'wild city, where the warm Indian Ocean and the glorious year-round sunshine entices everybody outdoors, whether it's swimming, surfing, hiking, history or magnificent mountain scenery.
Take an early morning stroll along Durban's 'Golden Mile' beachfront, and you'll marvel at the picturesque diversity of the 'Rainbow Nation'. From swimming, surfing and volleyball, to baptisms, sand artists and cyclists. It's a dynamic microcosm of a city that's alive and doing well!
A short drive north lies the burgeoning seaside town of Umhlanga, dubbed the new city centre. It's a thriving metropolis of imposing mansions, breathtaking seaside apartments, and vast, fast development of the new-age residential-commercial lifestyle. Here are the bright lights of Durban's future.
The port of Durban is Africa's busiest and, lining the waterfront, are colourful restaurants, bars, shops and live music venues, here the tugs, luxury yachts and massive container vessels constantly stream by. It's a great vibe! In its midst, lies the internationally acclaimed must-see uShaka Marine World, housing one of the world's leading aquariums in a gigantic 'shipwreck' and a host of thrilling adventure water rides and a snorkel tank. Gourmet meals are offered in the wreck, under the close, watchful eye of a large shark population.
Further inland, the magnificent Valley of a Thousand Hills offers breathtaking see-forever views, and a tantalizing taste of traditional Zulu culture. Head west to the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, and enjoy this superior arts, crafts and culture Meander.
It's unimaginable to visit KwaZulu-Natal, without breathing in the splendour of the Drakensberg Mountains, enjoying the numerous charming 'Berg' country lodges and guest houses, and paying your respects to the San artwork dating back hundreds of years that adorn the walls of caves and crevices, one of the country's finest World Heritage Sites.
In Durban, you'll find everything under the sun...and more!
Highlights
- Swim with the fish or enjoy the water slides at uShaka Marine World.
- Watch Zulu dancing at the Valley of a Thousand Hills.
- Enjoy the shops and restaurants at the Heritage Market, Hillcrest.
- Stroll along Umhlanga's promenade.
- Take in the magnificent scenery of the Drakensberg Mountains.
- Take a scenic drive into the Midlands to enjoy country cuisine, shopping and magnificent vistas.