Best things to do in Durban

Durban Essentials

Durban’s coastal landscape features the Golden Mile promenade and the architectural arch of Moses Mabhida Stadium. Historical landmarks include the neo-Baroque City Hall and the Juma Mosque, the Southern Hemisphere's largest mosque. Cultural sites like the Phansi Museum showcase Zulu art, while the Victoria Street Market reflects the city's Indian heritage. To the north, the Umhlanga coastline is defined by its iconic lighthouse and the sculptural Whalebone Pier, situated near the expansive Gateway Theatre of Shopping.

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Golden Mile

The Golden Mile is the popular stretch of beachfront in the city of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, including the promenade that runs…

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Moses Mabhida Stadium

The Moses Mabhida Stadium is a soccer stadium in Durban in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, named after Moses Mabhida, a former…

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Umhlanga Lighthouse

One of the major landmarks of Umhlanga is this 21 metres high lighthouse which navigates ships to the port of Durban.

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Victoria Street Market

Near the city centre, you can find this great flea market. Vendors offer miscellaneous things and you won't go away with empty hands!

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Durban City Hall

One of the major tourist attractions in Durban is this building designed and built in 1910 in modern Renaissance style.

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Temple of Understanding

One of the major attractions of Durban is this Hare Krishna temple. It has marble columns and many unique sculptures and paintings inside.

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Juma Mosque

Claimed to be the largest mosque on the southern hemisphere, this temple is a mix of styles and materials.

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Umgeni River Bird Park

The Umgeni River Bird Park is a bird zoo located in Durban, in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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Natal Shark Board

The KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board, previously the Natal Sharks Board and Natal Anti-Shark Measures Board is an organisation that maintains a …

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Gateway Theatre of Shopping

Gateway Theatre of Shopping or Gateway is a shopping centre located on uMhlanga Ridge in uMhlanga, north of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South…

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Whalebone Pier

Located in Umhlanga, this concrete structure features a skeletal design resembling the rib cage of a whale. It serves as a functional extension of the local stormwater drainage system and was named the world’s most beautiful pier by CNN in 2014.

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Port of Durban

The Port of Durban, commonly called Durban Harbour, is the largest and busiest shipping terminal in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Phansi Museum

Seated in a beautiful Victorian house, this museum hosts a great collection of African, mainly Zulu art.

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