Durban is located on the sunny and cloudless shores of the Indian Ocean. Durban can be seen as the beachfront gem of the KwaZulu-Natal Province. The city has a rich and interesting history, has access to outstanding outdoor activities, and its unique Afro-Indian culture makes it a must-visit stop for everyone.
It is a beautiful city with beautiful weather and friendly people that will always make you feel at home. It is also not one of the mainstream provinces yet so it will be good for your wallet. There are so many inexpensive things to do in Durban for everyone to enjoy! Let us look at a couple of fun things to do in Durban and its surroundings.
Sani Pass and Lesotho Tour
This is one for the bucket list and definitely on the list for adventurous things to do in Durban. This is one of the most spectacular and scenic mountain passes in the entire African continent. The Sani Pass lies between South Africa and Lesotho. This is a must for travellers with its beautiful views and scenery. It is the highest and most iconic pass in South Africa.
Driving the Sani Pass is something that everyone should do at least once in their lives. Driving the Sani Pass is a challenging and a thrilling adventure. If you love adventure and adrenaline pumping through your veins, this adventure is for you. Beyond Touring can assist you with having the most wonderful time of your life with their full-day Sani Pass and Lesotho tour. The drive is four hours and delicious lunch will be served.
Hluhluwe Safari Tour
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park is the oldest proclaimed reserve in Africa. Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park is the only state-run park in Kwazulu Natal that is home to the Big 5. The park is known for its conservation efforts and rich history. Here is an interesting fact. The Umfolozi was previously used as King Shaka’s private hunting grounds. The conservation efforts have contributed to this park having the largest population of White Rhino in the world.
You can take lovely Safari Tours where you can look for beautiful animals within the park and explore this spectacular park. Some of the animals that you can spot are buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard, blue wildebeest, zebra, giraffe water-buck, nyala, kudu, bushbuck, warthog, and cheetah. Over 300 species of birds have been recorded as well. Guests are taken around the park in a luxury air-conditioned tour vehicle and guests will enjoy a delightful lunch after an exciting day of game viewing.
Durban City Tour
Want to learn more about the city of Durban? Then this tour is definitely for you. You can start the tour with the beautiful and newly upgraded Point Waterfront. You move through the city and experience the city’s beautiful and colourful culture, food, and activities. You can view the majestic and breath-taking City Hall and learn more about the history of this beautiful building. Do not forget the harbour that is also the 8th largest harbour in the world! There are so many things to do in Durban today that no matter your interests you will definitely find something enjoyable to do.
Then get ready to experience the energy and buzz from Durban’s largest public transport interchange where there is a huge amount of street vendors and up to 460 000 daily commuters. From this hustle and bustle, you can then experience the peace and quiet of the tranquil Durban Botanic Gardens. You can see the lovely big trees and also the orchid house.
You will end this tour on a high note by visiting the Moses Mabhida Stadium where you will have the option of experiencing the cable car ride to the top of the Stadium for a breath-taking and spectacular view of Durban and its surroundings. This is definitely one of the fun things to do in Durban for couples. This is also one of the romantic things to do in Durban. So, surprise your partner and have a lovely day together!
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