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Durban - "south Africa's Playground" Over 4 million visitors a year cannot be wrong, Durban truly is the jewel in KwaZulu- Natal’s crown. It is a melting pot of race, cultures, music, fashion, cuisine, sport, architecture; the list goes on and on. |
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Ushaka Marine World Durban’s newest and biggest tourist attraction, uShaka Marine World is Africa’s largest marine park, situated on Durban’s south beach, it hosts a miriad of marine life within it’s shark dive tank, snorkel lagoon and touch pool, a 1200 seater dolphinarium and seal stadium.Having experienced nature up close and personal, take a stroll into the Wet’n’Wild area where sun and fun are the order of the day. Scare yourself on the Mamba or the Torpedo, or just cruise around the Duzi adventure River. Whatever you choose it's guaranteed to be exciting and fun. Obviously you will be ravenous by now, so on leaving the Wet’n’Wild area amble over to the Village Walk, where you will be greeted by a smorgasbord of restuarants and curio shops, spoilt for choice, you are sure to leave completely satisfied. |
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The Natal Sharks Board The NSB is the only one of it’s kind in the world. Visitors can watch a dynamic audiovisual presentation and shark disection, or for the adventurous; an early morning boat trip to observe the operational staff at work clearing the nets and hopefully you’ll get to see whales and dolphins too! |
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Gateway - Theatre of Shopping The BIGGEST shopping centre in the southern hemisphere! |
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The Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World Situated on Durbans golden beach it incorporates its own pristine private beach. Inside you can wine and dine at one of its plethora of restaurants, catch a movie in its cinema complex or simply place a bet at is vibrant casino. |
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The Umgeni Bird Park It offers you, the visitor an extensive collection of exotic and indiginous birds and a ‘must see’ unique bird show. |
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Beaches Numerous pristine, white sands and warm water beaches. The ideal climate allows for year round beach fun. The trendy North Beach with its famous “Joe Kools”,the worlds worst restaurant. South Beach, Bay of Plenty and Snake Park are some of the best known town beaches you will ever see. The more secluded Battery and Country Club beaches are just a bit further north. All perfect for swimming and surfing from beginners to pro’s. Also ideal for almost any water sport. A short trip by car will get you to the Bluff, Umhlanga Rocks and Umdloti beaches. |
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Victoria Street market Grab some great deals on curios and textiles, it’s a battle of the wits of who can get the best price, you or the vendor. Bargain, bargain, bargain. |
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Jumma Musjid Mosque Built around 1880 it is the largest mosque in the Southern hemisphere. |
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Temple of Understanding This Hare Krishna temple is acclaimed as an architectural masterpiece and African landmark. There is an excellent vegetarian restaurant here open to the public. |
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The Bat Centre is renowned for it’s African journey through music and food. It is home to a resturant and bar called Trans-Africa, Also housing the Bayside gallery and Bat shop. You can also enjoy free jazz and other styles of African music on the deck on Fridays and Sundays. |
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Golf Courses Durban has a number of Internationally renouned golf courses to suit all your needs, whether for a social game, or a corporate fundraiser. |
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Kite Surfing and surfing lessons These are both well organized activities. A wonderful way of enjoying the great outdoors. |
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Sea Kayaking What a unique way to dolphin watch! See Durban from a different view. |
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The Kwa-Muhle Museum Highlighting South Africa’s apartheid era. This was once home to the city’s Native Administration department and was the nerve centre of Durban’s infamous system of labour control. Exhibitions include the, “Durban system,” showing segregation and urban Apartheid. |
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Botanical Gardens The oldest surviving botanic garden in Africa. (established 1849 ) It features a herb garden, an orchid house, a lake feature , abundant bird life and indigenous and exotic flora, plus a visitor’s centre with a conference area and shop. |
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Bunny Chow A curry packed inside a hollowed out half or quarter loaf of bread. No plates or eating utencils required ! They are tasty and excellent value for money. This is a MUST TRY !! |
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Rickshaws Take a ride along Durban’s beachfront in a brighly painted rickshaw, pulled along by Zulu’s adorned in huge colourful headress.This was the traditional means of transport in this area long ago. |
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Muti Market Traditional medicines … not for the faint hearted! Remember not to just take that photograph. |
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