(Editorial) High up on the {east seacoast, Durban is South Africas sub-tropical beach getaway. The city centre looks out on a long, golden beach that is likely the one most culturally diverse point in Africa. Here you will find frolicking households of every imbuing, busy executives out for a quick lunchtime jog, teenagers in full breeding plumage, exquisite sari-clad matrons sauntering the sand, buff surfers running into the waves, and bead-bedecked sangomas assembling remedial sea water in bottles.|}
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in reality all about the beach. It is home to South Africas single surfing museum, and is one of the most surf-friendly cities in the globe. Frustrated pay 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 closest seaport to Johannesburg and is as well an full part of the city. As well as all the familiar container docking facilities it has not one, but two yacht clubs and a fantastic little ethnical place right in the mid of the harbor - the BAT centre. Short for the Bartle Arts Trust, the BAT Centre is a hotbed of local visible artistic production and musical creativity combined in with some good eateries, coffee shops and pubs. All overlooking the small boat harbor so you can sip cappuccino coffee while watching stubby-nosed tugs arriving in to rest after a hard day pushing supertankers about.|}
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Durban Bay is one of the {better natural harbours on our coastline. Its narrowing opening is preserved by a big headland, named the Bluff, on one side and, on the other, a point named Point - granted not the most fanciful of names, but its a cool place. Here youll find other batch of fun eating places where you could - if you were sufficiently anti-social and quite a wild - pitch a beer bottle onto a passing container ship as it goes into or departs seaport. Close by is the new builded up uShaka Maritime World - a state of the artistry aquarium, wet playground and shopping center, where youngsters 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 speculate the psychological quandary of imprisoned creatures everywhere as they watch incarcerated dolphins leaping through baskets for their supper. Nobody said it was a complete world.|}
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total Point area is the most amusing portion of Durban. At one stage it must have been very groovy indeed, but then - well, you know, metropolises are living matters and they spring up and vary - it went downward. A drive on Point Road will reward you with the view of row upon row of unoccupied art deco storage warehouses and factories - but not for a lot longer. Already the developers have prepared their sights on this little gem, and therell pretty soon be loft-style apartments, boutique hotels and clothes designer shopping centres. The beachfront is lined with multi-storey hotels and eating houses, with unashamdely kitsch attractive force, like a vast pool complex and a snake park. Rarity vendors line the paseos and dramatically outfitted rickshaw-wallahs offer rides and photographic opportunities. The greatest part about Durbans beachfront, though, is the water temperature. Its rarely under 20°C, which makes ogling those dark-skinned, buff surfers just so much more fascinating, as they dont wear wetsuits.|}
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handily concentrated along the beachfront or Golden Mile, close to the Durban central business district. Dazzling, high rise Durban hotels with sea sights and swimming pools proliferate along this lively strip. Some Other area that’s close to the beachfront and CBD with more such hotels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts and low-cost self-catering apartments and villas are the leafy suburban areas of Berea and Morningside, good invested with exceptional eating houses and shopping promenades. It is extremely advisable to reserve accommodation in earliest during peak time of year (December and January) as lots of vacation makers descend upon all the beach locations in Durban. Durban North is besides an exceedingly favourite selection with holiday makers.|}
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center of a massive sugar-growing area that was primitively worked by indentured laborers from India, many of whom stayed, started business concerns and established homes. Durban has the greatest population of Indians out of India. There is a lively Eastern tone to the city, a sizeable spice food market, decorative mosques, marvelous temples and - best of all - wide-ranging food. Youll notice dozens of great curry eating places and you just have to try out a bunny chow while youre there. Its a half or quarter loaf of bread hollowed out and filled with curry. Eaten with the hands in the street, its an necessary Durban experience.|Theres lots to do in and around Durban City. Numerous people just park off on the beach, especially on the Northward Coast, or Southerly Seacoast, any of which are within an 60 minutes driving of the city, and there are dozens of eateries, many an excellent theatre and music, and excited and charged nightlife.|}
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The {surfing is marvelous right in the city and as well up and down the seashore. Theres some reasonable diving in Durban Bay but the South Coast has many an rightfully international class spots - and its a wonderful place for pretty competent and resourceful divers during the annual Sardine Run.|}
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If you spend {much 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 find all about these gripping beasts. Theyre not the violent killing machines theyre made out to be in American picture shows. There are a couple of fun river trips, some fine abseiling, stunning sport climbing and small game farms not too far off and the North and South Sea-coast tout an near indecent concentration of championship golf courses.|}
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multi-ethnic draws are perhaps its most invoking recreations. There are Zulu multi-ethnic villages to visit, township tours and visits to mosques or the beautiful Temple of Understanding, which has an splendid, low-cost vegetarian eating place.|Another interesting spot to call in is Inanda, which was the place of birth of both the Shembe religion 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 hands-off resistance. Truly, a little crucible of international history.|}
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fantastic mingle of East, West and Africa, this maritime city offers up beaches and nightlife, artwork galleries and the foremost convention centre in Africa! Durban is also a bustling deep sea harbor and international conferencing destination, which makes this city both a busy hive of activity for businessmen and tourers likewise.|}
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Durban North is a {large upscale suburb running from Durban’s Umgeni River to grand La Lucia in KwaZulu-Natal Province. Most of Durban North looks out on the Indian Ocean which is within close distance from many another 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 kilometres from there is Durban Country Club Golf Course which frequently hosts the SA Open.|}
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region of the city of Durban passes from Westville inland and includes the picturesque Valley of 1000 Hills, up the rolling and glorious Bothas Hill.Bothas Hill, halfway between the beaches of Durban and the KwaZulu-Natal provincial capital Pietermaritzburg, savors the most commanding views on the coastal side of the Drakensberg. At about 800m above sea level, you can watch the snow-capped peaks of the berg and the ships on the Indian Ocean.|}
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located 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 large element of the greater Durban Metropolitan area of Ethekwini. For more info 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 draws useful.|}
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Umhlanga {means Place of Reeds in Zulu, Umhlanga Rocks so entails Place and Reeds and Rocks which ably depicts the big maritime resort area of Umhlanga and Umdloti. Umhlanga and Umdloti is a tropical Shangri-la, which has been nicknamed the Riviera of Durban. This area offers great accommodation and a draw of beaches for the sun worshiper.|}
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Leisure Time facilities abound in Durban. Visit uShaka Marine World, Wilsons Wharf on the Victoria Embankment and the nearby BAT centre. Savor fine and traditional dining, amusement and shopping in splendid surrounds. Shop till you fall in trendy shopping malls. Grey Street and the Warwick Triangle bluster brilliant locals shops and market places. Beachfront stands sell traditional arts and workmanships. Revel the excellent amusement on tender at the citys theatres and night clubs or get a township tour.|}
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advanced all-inclusive metropolis of over three million citizenry - a city where east meets west - a city beneath which pulses the heartbeat of Africa - city renowned as the home of Africas best managed, busiest port.
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Durban is an rousing city in which to play, shop, have the night life and to relax. Its a city in which business organization and debate issues, which have far-reaching outcomes, not just on Africa but way beyond its borders, are hashed out.

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

Leisure Time facilities abound in Durban. Visit uShaka Marine World, Wilsons Wharf along the Victoria Embankment and the near BAT centre. Delight exquisite and traditional dining, entertainment and shopping in beautiful environment. Shop till you drop in modern shopping promenades. Grey Street and the Warwick Triangle vaunt reverberant locals shops and marts. Beachfront kiosks sell traditional arts and crafts. Delight the excellent amusement on tender at the citys theatres and clubs or ride a township tour.

If its peace and sheer beauty you are after, take for Durbans nature sanctuaries or parks. The Botanic Gardens are of sure concern - ask about their Music by the Lake evenings - marvelous music played by KZNs Philharmonic Orchestra in wonder surroundings.

Sail, swimming, running, and play tennis or or else stroll on or unwind on the sun-drenched beaches taking in the world go by. Durban the Playground of the Zulu Kingdom.|}
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Hypnotized Pleasure-Palace - Africas mesmeric seaside resort area in the sun, Durban has from its early days had a terrific spell...a certain mystique that contributes something extra to the gathering of warm Indian Ocean, gleaming golden sands and thick sub-tropical verdure. The creation of Durban Metro beckons visitants to this inspired nirvana with yet another incentive...the summation of three invaluable factors to our ever- growing, ever-widening portfolio of overpowering attractions. To tender the greatest doable spectrum of memorable experiences, weve brought in to your holiday doorsill the amazing surroundings and ethnic marvels of the Valley of a Thousand Hills, plentiful and composed beaches of The South and up-market ambiance of the outstanding and culturally vibrant Umhlanga.|}
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gallant Zulu nation encounters East and West...a wealthiness of influences to entertain and enrapture with traditional warrior dancers, mystical fire-walkers and colonial inheritance. Sample the extraordinary reverberance of township spirit, the freshest curries out of India and a calendar filled with electric, splendid events.|}
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vacation destination quite different some other...its Durban Metro a gateway equally unique. We look forward to introducing you to this vast array of exciting adventures... opening with the enthralling, multi-faceted and advanced city the Zulu masses know as Thekweni|}.
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enchanting seaside resort area in the sun, Durban has from its earliest days possessed a special charm...a certain mystique that adds something extra to the meeting of warm Indian Ocean, lustrous golden sands and lush sub-tropical greenery. The creation of Durban Metro beckons visitors to this sublime paradise with yet another bonus...the addition of three invaluable components to our ever- evolving, ever-widening portfolio of irresistible attractions. To offer the broadest 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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Durban Metro is where the {proud Zulu nation gets together East and West...a wealth of influences to entertain and ravish with traditional warrior dancers, secret fire-walkers and colonial heritage. Sample the different vibrancy of township life, the finest curries away India and a calendar filled with thrilling, spectacular events.|}
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prepared for it...hosting countless multinational contends at our glorious venues - including the beach. While estate golf inland boasts high on the list of courses that abound, you can also tee off alongside the sea or break on the green as the field booms by on race day. Speaking of which, we host two of our countrys prime horseracing draw- cards...but should you not fancy their odds, there are invariably the slot- machines and gambling tables of our Sibaya Gambling Casino