Durban Travel Guide
Durban |
Durban’s sweeping golden beaches entirely justify the city’s status as one of Africa’s major resorts. For the visitor, South Africa’s second most populous city …
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KwaZula-Natal Coast
KwaZula-Natal Coast
Join the South Africans on holiday as they flock to the stunning beaches on the Kwa-Zula Natal coastline both north and south of Durban. But there's more than great beaches, sun and sea. In…
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Upcoming Events in Durban |
 | Roxy Wahine Cup & Roxy Learn to Surf Tour 12 - 13 Dec 2009 (annual) Golden Mile The Roxy Wahine Cup, held on Durban's popular Golden Mile, is South Africa's only… more... |
 | Decorex 19 - 22 Mar 2010 (annual) International Convention Centre Held at Durban's International Convention Centre, Decorex brings a unique blend of… more... |
 | Ukukhula Komdanso Apr - May 2010 (annual) Centre for Creative Arts Meaning "dance that grows", Ukukhula Komdanso is a dance festival held at Durban's… more... |
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Nightlife |
Like Johannesburg, Durban’s central business district tends to empty at the end of the working day, and is best avoided at night. Most of the city’s nightlife options are centred on the docks area, along the Golden Mile, and in suburbs such as Morningside and Westville.There is, as one would expect of South Africa’s major beach resort, an excellent selection of bars, clubs and restaurants.Live music is one of Durban’s strong points - many bars and restaurants offer this on some or all nights of …
Sightseeing |
Durban is best known for its long, sweeping beaches, and is very popular with the surfing community. A major focus for visitors is the Golden Mile, a long stretch of beachfront lined with hotels, restaurants and other visitor amenities including the Seaworld aquarium. A key attraction in this area are the colourfully costumed Zulu rickshaw men, unique to Durban, who offer rides along the seafront.Away from the seafront, the Indian Quarter is a fascinating district (Durban has a large population …
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