(Editorial) eastmost coast, Durban is South Africas sub-tropical beach getaway. The city centre overlooks a extended, golden beach that is probably the single most culturally diverse point in Africa. Here you will discover frolicking families of every imbue, busy executives out for a quick lunchtime jog, teenagers in full breeding plumage, elegant sari-clad matrons strolling the sand, buff surfers running into the waves, and bead-bedecked sangomas gathering organic ocean water in bottlefuls.|}
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really all about the beach. It is home base to South Africas only surfriding museum, and is one of the most surf-friendly cities in the world. Frustrated wage slaves can look out of their place windows onto mind-boggling breaks - and then drop the tie and jacket or the high heels and paddle out straight after work. Durban is the nearest harbour to Johannesburg and is as well an whole part of the city. As well as all the familiar container dockages it has not one, but two yacht clubhouses and a super little multi-ethnic place right in the mid of the seaport - the BAT centre. Short for the Bartle Arts Trust, the BAT Centre is a hotbed of local visual artwork and musical creativity mingled in with some good eateries, coffee shops and pubs. All overlooking the small boat harbour so you can sip cappuccino coffee while watching stubby-nosed tugs approaching in to remain after a hard day pushing supertankers round.|}
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best natural harbours on our coastline. Its narrowing opening is fortified by a big headland, called the Bluff, on one side and, on the other, a point called Point - granted not the most creative of names, but its a cool place. Here youll find another batch of fun restaurants where you could - if you were sufficiently anti-social and quite an good - pitch a beer bottle onto a passing container ship as it goes into or goes out seaport. Close by is the newly established uShaka Underwater World - a state of the art aquarium, wet playground and shopping plaza, where children of all ages can ooh and aah at the sharks in the predatory animal tank, snorkel with the fishies (the cute little ones, not the sharks) and contemplate the mental quandary of trapped creatures all over as they watch incarcerated dolphins jump through hoops for their supper. Nobody said it was a ideal world.|}
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full Point area is the most entertaining portion of Durban. At some stage it must have been nice touristed indeed, but then - well, you know, urban centers are living matters and they develop and alter - it went downward. A ride along Point Road will reward you with the sight of row upon row of abandoned art deco storage warehouses and factories - but not for a great deal longer. Already the developers have settled their sights on this little gem, and therell pretty soon be loft-style apartments, boutique hotels and decorator centers. The beachfront is lined with multi-storey hotels and eating places, with unashamdely kitsch attractive force, like a big pool complex and a snake park. Curio venders line the walkways and dramatically prepared rickshaw-wallahs offer rides and perfect opportunities. The better part about Durbans beachfront, though, is the water temperature. Its rarely beneath 20°C, which makes ogling those suntanned, buff surfers just so much more amusing, as they dont wear wetsuits.|}
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Accommodation in Durban itself is {conveniently concentrated on the beachfront or Golden Mile, near to the Durban central commercial enterprise zone. Brilliant, high rise Durban hotels with ocean views and swimming pools proliferate along this live strip. Some Other area that’s near to the beachfront and CBD with more such hotels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts and cut-rate self-catering apartments and villas are the leafy suburban areas of Berea and Morningside, best empowered with tremendous eating places and shopping promenades. It is highly advisable to reserve accommodation in earliest during peak season (December and January) as stacks of holiday makers come down upon all the beach locations in Durban. Durban North is as well an extremely hot selection with vacation makers.|}
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center of a extensive sugar-growing area that was originally worked by jailed manual laborers from India, many of whom stayed on, began commercial enterprises and built up homes. Durban has the heaviest population of Indians abroad of India. There is a vibrant Eastern tone to the city, a sizable spice food market, decorative mosques, fantastic temples and - best of all - wide-ranging food. Youll see heaps of great curry eating places and you just have to endeavour a bunny chow while youre there. Its a half or quarter loaf of bread hollowed out and filled with curry. Ate with the hands in the street, its an obligatory Durban experience.|Theres lots to do in and close to Durban City. Many people just park off on the beach, specially on the Northern Sea-coast, or South Sea-coast, whatever of which are inside an 60 minutes driving of the city, and there are dozens of eateries, some brilliant theatre and music, and intense and funky nightlife.|}
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The {surfing is terrific right in the city and as well up and down the seashore. Theres fantastic reasonable diving in Durban Bay but the South Coast has some really global class places - and its a wonderful place for pretty competent and confident divers during the yearly Sardine Run.|}
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lots time at all in the sea, you should consider a call in to the Sharks Board in Umhlanga, just north of the city, where you can study all about these enchanting creatures. Theyre not the violent killing machines theyre made out to be in American films. There are a couple of fun river trips, some nice abseiling, impressive sport climbing and small game farms not too far off and the North and South Seacoasts tout an almost indecent density of championship golf courses.|}
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ethnic attractivenesses are perchance its most likeable diversions. There are Zulu ethnic villages to visit, township tours and visits to mosques or the stunning Temple of Understanding, which has an superb, bargain-priced vegetarian eating place.|Some Other intriguing spot to visit is Inanda, which was the place of birth of both the Shembe faith and Natal Native Congress, which later turned the African National Congress. It was also where Mahatma Ghandi, who lived there at the same time these 2 other causes were starting, pioneered the conception of Satyagrah, or peaceful resistance. Truly, a little crucible of world history.|}
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great fuse of East, West and Africa, this seaward city provides beaches and nightlife, fine art galleries and the nicest convention centre in Africa! Durban is as well a hustling deep sea harbor and international conferencing destination, which makes this city both a bustling hive of action for businessmen and tourers alike.|}
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big upmarket suburbia extending from Durban’s Umgeni River to luxurious La Lucia in KwaZulu-Natal State. Most of Durban North overlooks the Indian Ocean which is within walking distance from some parts. Beachwood Golf Course in Durban North is one of the nicest links courses in the land, the municipal Windsor Park Golf Course is just on the other side of the Umgeni, and a few km from there is Durban Country Club Golf Course which often hosts the SA Open.|}
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region of the city of Durban passes from Westville inland and includes the beautiful Valley of 1000 Hills, up the rolling and glorious Bothas Hill.Bothas Hill, midway between the beaches of Durban and the KwaZulu-Natal provincial capital Pietermaritzburg, relishes the most commanding sights on the maritime side of the Drakensberg. At close to 800m above sea level, you can discover the snow-capped points of the berg and the ships on the Indian Ocean.|}
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placed to the south of the centre of Durban. It is a popular KwaZulu-Natal or Zulu Kingdom seaboard destination for the family and is an essential element of the greater Durban Metropolitan area of Ethekwini. For more information about Amanzimtoti - south of the centre of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, please make use of the menu below. You will also find the following links to a range of articles about Amanzimtoti and its attractive features useful.|}
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entails Place of Reeds in Zulu, Umhlanga Rocks hence stands for Place and Reeds and Rocks which ably describes the sizeable maritime resort area of Umhlanga and Umdloti. Umhlanga and Umdloti is a tropical nirvana, which has been nicknamed the Riviera of Durban. This area offers remarkable accommodation and a range of beaches for the sun worshipper.|}
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{Leisure facilities abound in Durban. Visit uShaka Marine World, Wilsons Wharf on the Victoria Embankment and the adjacent BAT centre. Enjoy satisfactory and traditional dining, entertainment and shopping in ravishing environment. Shop till you sink in modern-day shopping malls. Grey Street and the Warwick Triangle sport lively locals shops and market places. Beachfront stalls deal traditional arts and workmanships. Enjoy the outstanding amusement on offering at the citys theatres and cabarets or consider a township tour.|}
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advanced all-embracing metropolis of up 3 million citizenry - a city where east meets west - a city beneath which pulses the pulsing of Africa - city well-known as the home of Africas best managed, busiest port.
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Durban is an exhilarating city in which to play, shop, experience the nightlife and to unwind. Its a city in which business concern and debate issues, which have far-reaching results, not alone on Africa but way beyond its surrounds, are talked over.

The world-class International Convention Centre Durban has hosted an important line-up of events including conferences of a worldwide scale.

Leisure installations abound in Durban. Visit uShaka Marine World, Wilsons Wharf on the Victoria Embankment and the near BAT centre. Enjoy fine and traditional dining, amusement and shopping in fine-looking surrounds. Shop till you drop in up-to-date shopping plazas. Grey Street and the Warwick Triangle boast colorful locals shops and markets. Beachfront kiosks sell traditional arts and trades. Delight the splendid entertainment on offering at the citys theatres and nightclubs or take in a township tour.

If its pacification and complete beauty you are after, pull in for Durbans nature sanctuaries or parks. The Botanical Gardens are of exceptional concern - ask about their Music by the Lake eves - wonderful music played by KZNs Philharmonic Orchestra in wonder surrounds.

Sail, swim, run, and play tennis or instead stroll along or relax on the sun-drenched beaches watching the world go past. Durban the Playground of the Zulu Kingdom.|}
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Enamored Pleasure-Palace - Africas engaging seaboard playground in the sunlight, Durban has from its earlier days had a phenomenal spell...a certain mystique that bestows something additional to the gathering of captivated Indian Ocean, blazing golden sands and plentiful sub-tropical greenery. The creation of Durban Metro beckons visitors to this lustrous heaven with yet another incentive...the add-on of 3 invaluable components to our ever- evolving, ever-widening portfolio of mesmerizing attractivenesses. To provide the biggest manageable spectrum of unforgettable experiences, weve made for to your holiday doorstep the glorious surroundings and gregarious admirations of the Valley of a Thousand Hills, plentiful and composed beaches of The South and up-market atmosphere of the strategic and culturally vibrant Umhlanga.|}
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awe-inspiring Zulu nation runs into East and West...a wealth of charms to entertain and enchant with traditional warrior dancers, mystical fire-walkers and colonial heritage. Try Out the unique sonority of township living, the finest curries outside India and a calendar filled with electrifying, majestic events.|}
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vacation destination rather dissimilar any other...its Durban Metro a gateway every bit unique. We look forward to introducing you to this vast array of challenging adventures... start with the fascinating, multi-faceted and advanced city the Zulu individuals know as Thekweni|}.
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enthralling seaboard playground in the sun, Durban has from its early days possessed a special charm...a certain mystique that adds something special to the meeting of warm Indian Ocean, lustrous golden sands and lush sub-tropical greenery. The creation of Durban Metro beckons visitors to this glorious paradise with yet another bonus...the addition of three invaluable components to our ever- evolving, ever-widening portfolio of irresistible attractions. To offer the grandest possible spectrum of unforgettable experiences, weve brought to your holiday doorstep the magnificent environment and cultural wonders of the Valley of a Thousand Hills, long and tranquil beaches of The South and up-market ambience of the historic and culturally rich Umhlanga.|}
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brilliant Zulu nation gets together East and West...a wealth of determines to think about and enthrall with traditional warrior dancers, secret fire-walkers and colonial heritage. Sample the unique vibrancy of township life, the finest curries away India and a calendar filled with thrilling, grand events.|}
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outfitted for it...hosting countless worldwide competitions at our striking venues - including the beach. While estate golf inland features high on the list of courses that bristle, you can also tee off alongside the ocean or pause on the green as the field roars by on race day. Speaking of which, we host two of our countrys premiere horseracing draw- cards...but should you not fancy their betting odds, thither are forever the slot- machines and gaming tables of our Sibaya Cassino