Durban is the largest port city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Many people believe that Durban is all about the beaches and that there are no major tourist attractions there. Durban is not only a contemporary city with many places to visit, but it is also key to African history. Let’s take a look at this great city and what it offers tourists from all over the world.
Durban Beaches
Durban is known as the “surfers paradise” all over the world. The Bay of Plenty has been a favorite destination for the world’s best surfers. The beaches are not just for surfers. There are many great places near the beaches to visit such as casual shopping areas, parks, shops and cafes, etc. There are a variety of beaches available to tourists in Durban Bay. Most of the beaches are spread out in a wide area offering plenty of space for beach dwellers to spread out and relax.
Spices for your taste buds
Durban is also famous for the Durban curry. Curry lovers visit Durban throughout the year to taste the exotic spices. There are many good places in the city to try the spices. The history of spices dates back to the sugar cane workers who originally brought exotic flavors of Indian spices into the city. Some great places to try the spices are Sea Belle in La Lucia, Ulundi Room at the Royal Hotel, and Indian Connection.
uShaka Sea World
When it comes to loving a place, you have great places to visit there. uShaka Marine World is a one-of-a-kind theme park spread over 15 hectares. This is the largest of all marine theme parks in Africa. The park had originally been built from the rubble of a shipwreck in 1920. The park has been divided into five different themes to maximize the enjoyment of the tourist. The five parts of the park are Sea World, Treasure World, Dolphin World, Beach World, and Wet n Wild World. Tourists have much to enjoy in the park, such as the penguin habitat, the lagoons, the large shark tank, and the regularly staged dolphin shows in the 1,200-capacity dolphin arenas.
Cultural attractions in Durban
There are various cultural attractions in Durban to visit. The tourist hub is the place where you can get all the guidance you need to visit the city. This place will give you an overview of the different places that may be of interest to you. You can visit the place where Mahatma Gandhi originally started his peaceful fight against British imperialism. You can also find battlefield routes of Anglo-Boer and Anglo-Zulu war sites.
Top ten things to do in Durban
1. Durban is best known for surfing.
2. uShaka Marine World is a wild ride to the sea side of Africa.
3. If you visit the city in the rugby season, you can catch a game or two there.
4. There are many good places to buy souvenirs.
5. Ciba Gorge Park offers mountain biking.
6. There are excellent religious places to visit in Durban such as mosques, cathedrals and Hindu temples.
7. Find one of the natural parks to walk through the green rings.
8. Visit Aliwal Shoal to get up close to tigers, ragged teeth and other animals.
9. Go visit big game reserves. You might take a look at the big five.
10. You can also visit the valley of 1000 hills.
When to visit?
You can visit Durban at any time of the year. However, the best time to visit the city is from April to July. This is the time of year when the weather is nice.
How to visit?
The best way to get to Durban is by air. There are several travel agencies that offer cheap flights to Durban. Make sure you have matched the price of the ticket to save a considerable amount of money. The advice is not to fall in love with any particular travel agent, but to compare the rates and choose the best available.