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uShaka Marine World |
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Durban 9 km 10 min |
This African Theme Park consists of Sea World, a unique 1920's cargo shipwreck-themed aquarium (the 5th largest aquarium in the world), 1200 seater Dolphin Stadium, Seal Stadium, Penguin Rookery and interactive Shark Dive Tank, Snorkel Lagoon and Touch Pool. Wet 'n Wild water slides, pools and a 450m river ride for the adventurous. Village Walk a retail heaven and culinary adventure rolled into one. Dine in the Shark Restaurant with a three story view of these ferocious predators. uShaka Beach - warm sub-tropical climate and sun drenched beach.www.ushakamarineworld.co.za |
Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Park |
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Zululand 230 km 2.5 hrs |
This 96,000 ha Park is the oldest game reserve in Africa with in excess of 80 species of mammals and 300 species of birds, including the BIG 5. The park is famous for Rhino conservation which saved the White Rhino from extinction. It has the largest concentration of Black Rhino in the world. Through this undulating bushland runs the Black and White Umfolozi Rivers. In the Centenary Centre you can see the methods used in conservation as well as viewing the animal breeding programmes. Try a walking safari, a safari on one of the wilderness trails or a night drive with a ranger. Tours can be arranged or self drive which can include overnight stays in or around the park. www.kznwildlife.com |
St Lucia Wetland Park |
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Zululand 230 km 2.5 hrs |
Besides Lake St Lucia - a 38,000 ha expanse of lake, islands and estuary,
the park offers ecotourists some of the most diverse wildlife and outdoor experiences imaginable. These include an abundance of Hippos and Nile Crocodiles. You can dive on coral reefs or walk for mile on golden beaches or wander through rare costal sand forests. Migrant whales and dolphins cavorting along the coast, leatherback and loggerhead turtles nesting on the beaches at night in summer add to the attractions. The 260,000ha park is an internationally recognised World Heritage Site. Tours can be arranged or self drive which can include overnight stays in or around the park. www.kznwildlife.com |
Traditional Zulu Cultural Village |
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Durban 35 km 30 min |
Based in the scenic Valley of a Thousand Hills is the PheZulu Safari Park. Here you can experience vibrant Zulu dancing and other cultural rituals performed by the renowned Gasa clan in the Zulu Village. The park also has an impressive collection of crocodiles and snakes. 'Junior' ,a 4.5 metre crocodile is estimated to be a 100 years old. The panoramic view from this village is very impressive. There is also a restaurant and curio shop. Try Sunday lunch at The Chantecler Hotel nearby. www.phezulusafaripark.co.za |
Drakensberg Mountains National Park |
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KZN Midlands 200 km 2.5 hrs |
Spanning 243,000ha, this World Heritage Site is the home to hundreds of beautifully preserved San Rock Art sites. View the bushman paintings in caves. Hiking, Horse Riding and fishing are popular pastimes as well as scenic drives. Take a 4 X 4 trip up the rugged Sani Pass and into the mountain kingdom of Lesotho stopping at the highest pub in Africa. www.kznwildlife.com |
Durban's Golden Mile |
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Durban 5 km 5 min |
Durban's golden beaches span the whole bay and provide safe and clean swimming having been awarded the prestigious 'Blue Fag'. Along the promenade there are lots of places to eat or drink including 'Joe Kools' a favourite hang out for all. Famous for its surfing, North Beach hosts the World Surfing Championships each year. There are events all year including surfing, beauty contests and beach volleyball. The sea is warm all year due to the currents flowing down the coast. On Sundays' visit the local colourful markets on and around the beach front. www.durbanexperience.co.za |
Umhlanga Rocks Village & Beach |
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Durban Metro 8 km 10 min |
A seaside village with quite golden beach, Umhlanga is very popular with local tourists during holiday periods. Again a long beach to walk along in a more rural setting to that of the city beaches. Great for tanning and lazing about. Boat trips will take you out Dolphiin viewing or deep sea fishing. Try restaurants such as Razzmatazz (by the sea) for the perfect lunch or end to your day. www.durbanexperience.co.za |
Gateway Theatre of Shopping & Entertainment |
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Durban Metro 7 km 8 min |
The largest in the southern hemisphere, Gateway houses all major national fashion and retail shops and stores together with a mired of entertainment. 12 cinemas, IMAX cinema, Barnyard theatre, 4X4 track, skate park, climbing rock, 10 pin bowling and a wave pool for the surfing enthusiasts. Palm court has an array of restaurants to choose from as well as coffee houses and take-a ways. www.gatewayworld.co.za |
Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom + Theatre & Cultural Experience |
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Durban Metro 18 km 15 min |
Sun Internationals impressive complex includes the casino, resturants, a african auditorium theatre and a cultural village. The village has daily shows including lunch or dinner. The shows include traditional dancing, the courtship and marriage ceremony, and the spiritual healer (Sangoma). www.sibaya.co.za |
Moses Mabhida Stadium - FIFA World Cup Soccer 2010 |
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Durban Metro 4 km 5 min |
This impressive stadium world class has a unique cable car which runs to the top of the stadium where you can get a great view of Durban and surrounds. They conduct professional tours of all aspects of the stadium on a daily which includes the pitch, VIP rooms, players dressing rooms, press rooms, and the stands. www.mosesmabhidastadium.co.za |
Suncoast Casino |
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Durban 5 km 5 min |
Located on Durban's Golden Mile next to the beach, this art nouvaux complex houses the casino together with restaurants, cinemas and ample parking. Next door to the casino is Water World with slides and pools. www.suncoastcasino.co.za |
Wilson's Warf |
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Durban 8 km 10 min |
Located in the city's harbour next to the yacht marina this complex has restaurants which are open air with great views of the vast harbour, the largest in Africa. Visit Zaks for Saturday lunch and a great view . It also has a small indoor craft market. Harbour cruises are available together with lunches or dinner. www.wilsonswarf.co.za |
Pavilion Shopping Centre |
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Durban 12 km 15 min |
230 fashion and retail shops, department stores and restaurants based in a regional shopping centre on the west side of the city. Great for shopping. Good pub on the roof called the Firkin.. www.thepav.co.za |
International Convention Centre (ICC) |
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Durban 7 km 10 min |
This five star world class convention centre and arena hosts may international and national events, exhibitions as well as live shows and bands. The INDABA is held each year showcasing tourism in South Africa. www.icc.co.za |
| Many fine courses some of which are PGA with holes ranking in the top 100 in the golfing kingdom. 3 courses within 3 km of us. |
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| Fresh water lakes and rivers, or the sea. Charters available. | |
| Learn to surf or just hire a board. | |
| The national sport. Kings Park Stadium, home of the 'Sharks'. houses over 60,000 spectators. | |
| Moses Mabhida Stadium (see above) | |
| At Kingsmead Stadium. | |
| Learn the art right here. | |
| Paragliding | Learn the art right here in the Valley of a 1000 Hills. |
| Learn the art right here at the Point club. | |
| Wind Surfing | At the Point club. |
| On the Umgeni River. | |
| Microlighting | Along the beach at the north coast. |
| Rafting | White water rafting in the KZN Midlands. |
| Right here in Durban. | |
| Around the corner. | |
| At Greyville Race Course. | |
| In the city or in the bush. | |
| Rock Climbing | In the near by mountains. |
| Hiking | With an approved guide. |
| Around the corner. | |
Other Attractions |
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| Lion Park | A lion enclosure where you actually drive inside with the lions all around your car. Awesome and guaranteed to raise your adrenaline. |
| The Kingdom | Zulu village and Indian cane cutters houses located in the sugar cane fields of the North Coast. Great place for a cultural dance show and evening meal. |
| Crocodile Creek | Crocodile Farm on the North Coast. Also serves Croc Steaks in the restaurant. Over 7000 crocodiles together with other attractions. |
| Many species of tropical bird for close interaction. | |
| Great for a quite afternoon or a morning coffee. Visit Blue Zoo | |
| Mitchell Park | where there in a mini zoo and resturant. |
| Although this is an Indian market it is a great place to by curios. Outside you can see the traditional medicine shops (muti) and the bones bought by the spiritual healers (sangoma). Inside a bustling market with many shops selling curios. Be sure to bargain. |
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| Local and International Productions in four theatres. | |
| Find out about these predators and check the nets out to sea. | |
| Sea trips on this 56 foot traditional sailing yacht including breakfast or lunch. |
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Restaurants to Note in our Area |
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Restaurant |
Fantastic views over Durban Harbour and the City from the restaurant 32 floors (136m high) above the quay. (large menu) |
| (see Wilson's Warf) (bistro - al-fresco) | |
| (see Umhlanga & Suncoast Casino) (good selection) | |
| Florida Road/Durban City. (great for aged steaks) |
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| Durban North (just a short walk from us) (Portugese) | |
| uShaka Marine World. African Theme on the beach (large menu) | |
| Durban North (Italian) (just a short walk from us) | |
| Durban North (Seafood) (just a short walk from us) | |
| Durban North (Thai dishes) (just a short walk from us) | |
| Durban North. (Indian) (just a short walk from us) | |

This African Theme Park consists of Sea World, a unique 1920's cargo shipwreck-themed aquarium (the 5th largest aquarium in the world), 1200 seater Dolphin Stadium, Seal Stadium, Penguin Rookery and interactive Shark Dive Tank, Snorkel Lagoon and Touch Pool. Wet 'n Wild water slides, pools and a 450m river ride for the adventurous. Village Walk a retail heaven and culinary adventure rolled into one. Dine in the Shark Restaurant with a three story view of these ferocious predators. uShaka Beach - warm sub-tropical climate and sun drenched beach.
This 96,000 ha Park is the oldest game reserve in Africa with in excess of 80 species of mammals and 300 species of birds, including the BIG 5. The park is famous for Rhino conservation which saved the White Rhino from extinction. It has the largest concentration of Black Rhino in the world. Through this undulating bushland runs the Black and White Umfolozi Rivers. In the Centenary Centre you can see the methods used in conservation as well as viewing the animal breeding programmes. Try a walking safari, a safari on one of the wilderness trails or a night drive with a ranger. Tours can be arranged or self drive which can include overnight stays in or around the park.
Besides Lake St Lucia - a 38,000 ha expanse of lake, islands and estuary,
the park offers ecotourists some of the most diverse wildlife and outdoor experiences imaginable. These include an abundance of Hippos and Nile Crocodiles. You can dive on coral reefs or walk for mile on golden beaches or wander through rare costal sand forests. Migrant whales and dolphins cavorting along the coast, leatherback and loggerhead turtles nesting on the beaches at night in summer add to the attractions. The 260,000ha park is an internationally recognised World Heritage Site. Tours can be arranged or self drive which can include overnight stays in or around the park.
Based in the scenic Valley of a Thousand Hills is the PheZulu Safari Park. Here you can experience vibrant Zulu dancing and other cultural rituals performed by the renowned Gasa clan in the Zulu Village. The park also has an impressive collection of crocodiles and snakes. 'Junior' ,a 4.5 metre crocodile is estimated to be a 100 years old. The panoramic view from this village is very impressive. There is also a restaurant and curio shop. Try Sunday lunch at The Chantecler Hotel nearby.
Spanning 243,000ha, this World Heritage Site is the home to hundreds of beautifully preserved San Rock Art sites. View the bushman paintings in caves. Hiking, Horse Riding and fishing are popular pastimes as well as scenic drives. Take a 4 X 4 trip up the rugged Sani Pass and into the mountain kingdom of Lesotho stopping at the highest pub in Africa.
Durban's golden beaches span the whole bay and provide safe and clean swimming having been awarded the prestigious 'Blue Fag'. Along the promenade there are lots of places to eat or drink including 'Joe Kools' a favourite hang out for all. Famous for its surfing, North Beach hosts the World Surfing Championships each year. There are events all year including surfing, beauty contests and beach volleyball. The sea is warm all year due to the currents flowing down the coast. On Sundays' visit the local colourful markets on and around the beach front.
A seaside village with quite golden beach, Umhlanga is very popular with local tourists during holiday periods. Again a long beach to walk along in a more rural setting to that of the city beaches. Great for tanning and lazing about. Boat trips will take you out Dolphiin viewing or deep sea fishing. Try restaurants such as Razzmatazz (by the sea) for the perfect lunch or end to your day.
The largest in the southern hemisphere, Gateway houses all major national fashion and retail shops and stores together with a mired of entertainment. 12 cinemas, IMAX cinema, Barnyard theatre, 4X4 track, skate park, climbing rock, 10 pin bowling and a wave pool for the surfing enthusiasts. Palm court has an array of restaurants to choose from as well as coffee houses and take-a ways.
Sun Internationals impressive complex includes the casino, resturants, a african auditorium theatre and a cultural village. The village has daily shows including lunch or dinner. The shows include traditional dancing, the courtship and marriage ceremony, and the spiritual healer (Sangoma).
This impressive stadium world class has a unique cable car which runs to the top of the stadium where you can get a great view of Durban and surrounds. They conduct professional tours of all aspects of the stadium on a daily which includes the pitch, VIP rooms, players dressing rooms, press rooms, and the stands.
Located on Durban's Golden Mile next to the beach, this art nouvaux complex houses the casino together with restaurants, cinemas and ample parking. Next door to the casino is Water World with slides and pools.
Located in the city's harbour next to the yacht marina this complex has restaurants which are open air with great views of the vast harbour, the largest in Africa. Visit Zaks for Saturday lunch and a great view . It also has a small indoor craft market. Harbour cruises are available together with lunches or dinner.
230 fashion and retail shops, department stores and restaurants based in a regional shopping centre on the west side of the city. Great for shopping. Good pub on the roof called the Firkin..
This five star world class convention centre and arena hosts may international and national events, exhibitions as well as live shows and bands. The INDABA is held each year showcasing tourism in South Africa. 





