Durban and KwaZulu-Natal Travel Guide
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Durban isn't slick or sophisticated, but 320 days of sunshine a year entices visitors and locals alike to the vast stretches of beautiful beach that hug the coastline. The close proximity to the beach has given the province's largest city a laid-back vibe that makes it a perfect holiday destination and the ideal springboard from which to visit the diverse beauty of the rest of the province of KwaZulu-Natal.
Durban and KwaZulu-Natal Hotels
Many of Durban's main hotels lie along the Golden Mile, but there are some wonderful boutique hotels and B&Bs (especially in the Berea, Morningside...read more
Durban and KwaZulu-Natal Restaurants
Durban's dining public is fickle by nature, and restaurants tend to change hands fairly often. But don't be discouraged—Durban offers some superb...read more
Things To Do in Durban and KwaZulu-Natal
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Durban and KwaZulu-Natal
- Book 3 Nts in Durban this May Fr $149+/Nt Expedia
- Cruise to Durban: 3 Nts on MSC Cruises Fr $279 Expedia
- MSC Sinfonia (MSC Cruises) 4 Nt Cruise to Durban Fr $609 — $609 Expedia
- Journey to Africa on the MSC Sinfonia (MSC Cruises)! Fr $1,919 — $1,919 Expedia
- Cruise Through Africa with MSC Cruises Fr $939 — $939 Expedia
Durban and KwaZulu-Natal Experiences
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Beautiful Beaches Durban's beaches are some of the world's safest and most beautiful. The long, sandy beaches and inviting water temperatures... Read more
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Moses Mabhida Stadium is in the heart of the multisport Kings Park Sporting Precinct, which has been developed looking toward a bid for the 2020... Read more
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January:... Read more
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Besides the hiking opportunities and the sheer beauty of the mountains, the other great attraction of the Berg is the San (Bushman) paintings... Read more
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The Boer War (1899-1902), now referred to as the South African War, was the longest, bloodiest, and costliest war fought by Britain for nearly... Read more
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If you're interested in learning more about the fierce warrior Shaka Zulu or the Zulu culture, there are a few places of note that will give... Read more
News & Features
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Wine & Cocktails, Restaurants
Wineries have a very obvious main draw.... Read more
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Trip Ideas, Outdoors
The Aran Islands (Inishmore, Inishmaan, and Inisheer) are three small, but adventure-packed islands o... Read more
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Restaurants, Shopping
It happens all the time: you're just stopping in to grab one thing and the next thing you know, you've... Read more
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