TOURISM INFORMATION
Durban Africa
Durban's Visitor Information Bureau
Tourist Junction, 1st Floor,
Old Station Building, 160 Pine Street.
Tourist Junction 031 304 4934
uShaka Marine World 031 337 8099
Towns/Areas: Durban, Amanzintoti, Tongaat, Umdloti, Umhlanga, Valley of a Thousand Hills
'Playground of the Zulu Kingdom'
Is a sophisticated cosmopolitan city of some three million people - a city where east meets west - a city beneath which beats the pulse of Africa. A city known as Africa's best managed busiest port.
It's an exciting city in which to play, shop, and experience the nightlife and to relax. It's a city in which business and debate issues, which have far- reaching effects, not only on Africa but way beyond its borders, are discussed.
The world-class International Convention Centre has hosted a historic line-up of events.
Leisure facilities abound. Visit uShaka Marine World, Wilson's Wharf on the Victoria Embankment and the nearby BAT centre. Enjoy fine and traditional dining, entertainment and shopping in scenic surroundings. Shop till you drop in modern shopping malls. Grey Street and the Warwick Triangle boast vibrant local's shops and markets. Beachfront stalls sell traditional arts and crafts. Enjoy the excellent entertainment on offer at the city's theatres and clubs or take a township tour.
If it's peace and sheer beauty you are after, make for Durban's nature sanctuaries or parks. The Botanical Gardens are of particular interest - ask about their 'Music by the Lake' evenings - wonderful music played by KZN's Philharmonic Orchestra in wonder surrounds.
Sail, swim, run, and play tennis or alternatively stroll along or relax on the sun-drenched beaches watching the world go by.
