Top Attractions and Entertainment

This collection features Durban's premier cultural and recreational sites, ranging from the iconic arch of Moses Mabhida Stadium to specialized museums like the Phansi Museum, which houses extensive Zulu art. The selection covers maritime history at the port, marine conservation at the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board, and historic Victorian architecture. It also includes diverse entertainment venues, including local theatres, the beachfront Funworld amusement park, and major sports stadiums used for soccer, rugby, and cricket.

Top Attractions and Entertainment — Map

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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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Phansi Museum

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

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Old House Museum

In this house, you can see how rich families of Durban used to live in the past. There is mainly period furniture displayed.

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Mitchell Park Zoo

Mitchell Park Zoo is also known as Mitchell Park or Mitchell's Park. Situated in the Morningside suburb of Durban, South Africa, it is the…

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Roy Couzens Theatre

Located at Westville Boys' High School, this venue hosts school productions and community theatre events.

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Natal Playhouse

Located in a nice colonial building, this company works as a theatre and offers various performances for public.

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Amphitheater

An open-air performance space on Durban's Golden Mile beachfront used for public festivals and events.

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Amphitheatre

Outdoor venue used for community gatherings and concerts, located near the Durban Botanic Gardens.

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Funworld Amusement Park

Beachfront amusement park featuring vintage rides, including a carousel, dodgems, and a cable car with views of the Indian Ocean.

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Mini Town

A 1:24 scale model of Durban featuring miniature replicas of the city's landmarks, a working railway, and an airport.

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Kwazulu-Natal Sharks Board

Research and educational center in Umhlanga focused on shark conservation, offering dissections and audio-visual presentations.

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Crocworld

Conservation center and botanical garden in Scottburgh featuring crocodiles, snakes, and diverse bird species.

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Pinetown Museum

Focusing on local history, this museum displays artefacts of Zulu culture, but also of the European settlers.

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Station Master's House

Historical Victorian-era residence in Kloof that reflects the colonial railway history of the region.

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Old Court House Museum

One of the oldest buildings in central Durban hosts a museum where artefacts and photos from Durban's history are displayed.

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Natal Maritime Museum

Steam engines, old boats and photographs - you can see all that in this museum which is located near the port.

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Addington Hospital

The hospital was built by the British in 1879 and after 100 years of its existence, a museum was opened in it.

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Mashu Museum of Ethnology

In this museum, you can see a cross-section of African culture. Artefacts from many ethnicities are displayed here.

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Nu Metro

Cinema located within the Galleria Mall in Amanzimtoti.

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Nu Metro

Cinema complex located in the Pavilion Shopping Centre in Westville.

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Ster-Kinekor

Multi-screen cinema located at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Umhlanga.

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Cinema Nouveau

Specialized cinema at Gateway Theatre of Shopping focusing on independent, foreign, and art-house films.

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Chatsworth Stadium

Multi-purpose stadium in Chatsworth primarily used for soccer matches and local sports club events.

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C.O. Medworth Stand

Seating section within the Kings Park Stadium complex, primarily used for rugby matches.

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Memorial Pavillion

Historic seating area located at the Kingsmead Cricket Ground.

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Princess Magogo Stadium

Soccer stadium in KwaMashu named after the Zulu princess and musician Magogo kaDinuzulu.