5 activities in Durban, South Africa

Our tour begins as we travel along the Golden Mile, the revitalised beachfront promenade which hugs the beckoning beaches of Durban, viewing the upgraded Point Waterfront. We travel through the city, viewing the majestic City Hall, and enjoying its humorous history!

We continue to the small craft harbour viewing the 8th largest harbour in the world. Drive past the sugar terminals and very busy harbour warehouses on our way to the University of Natal – Durban Campus where we view lovely sights of the harbour below. Then we visit the bustling African/Indian Markets at Warwick Triangle – home to nine distinct markets developed around Durban’s largest public transport interchange and where approximately 6 000 street vendors ply their trade, to an average of 460 000 daily commuters – an authentic experience.

From culture to nature, we visit the peaceful Durban Botanic Gardens founded in 1849, a treasure trove of massive trees from Asia, Africa and America, and a magnificent orchid house. We then conclude with a visit to an icon of KwaZulu-Natal, the Moses Mabhida Stadium, where you will have the option of experiencing the cable car ride (for own account) to the top of the stadium for that phenomenal view of Durban and its surroundings.

Languages
English.



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Location
Start point:
Pick up at the hotel reception only for hotel located in Southern Sun Elangeni and Maharani Hotel, Protea Hotel Edward, Garden Court Marine Parade, Hilton Hotel, Durban Balmoral Hotel, Garden Court South Beach, Garden Court North Beach & Blue Waters Hotel. If you are staying in a different area, you should make your own way to the meeting point: Hilton Hotel, 12-14 Walnut Road, Durban.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
09:00 - 12:30

Duration: 3,5 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
Children up to the age of 3 years old are required to sit in a car seat. Car seats are subject to availability at the time of booking. Parents are welcome to bring their own car seat.

Explore the wonders of ocean life and a world of entertainment at the world-class uShaka Marine World, a wildly popular attraction on Durban’s Golden Mile. View exhibits of diverse marine life found in the Western Indian Ocean, in the southern hemisphere’s largest aquarium, where you get to revel in breathtaking underground viewing galleries that extend 500 metres through four wonderfully designed old ship wrecks. The displays represent sea creatures’ natural habitat while telling a story that ties in with the Phantom Ship theme, and animal descriptions and storyboards provide information in an informal way that all ages and abilities can relate to.

At Ushaka Sea World you’ll also find Africa’s largest dolphinarium, with terrific dolphin, seal and penguin shows – it’s a real adventure! There is an impressive Dolphin Stadium, with seating for more than 1 200 spectators. The Seal Stadium is next to the Dolphin Stadium and offers many fun-filled seal shows, as well as a Penguin rockery, which is home to over 63 African Penguins.

On ground level at Sea World, enjoy the beautifully landscaped gardens with many indigenous plants, while still being able to view the aquarium from the surface. Gaze into the larger exhibits from the surface while appreciating the unique bird's eye view you’ll get of the fish and sharks in the shallower exhibits. This is a virtual dive into the Indian Ocean!

As you walk through uShaka Marine World, experience the unique African-themed Village Walk, a premier open-air shopping mall with eateries and entertainment in one-of-a-kind, relaxed settings. The Village Walk offers one of the most unique shopping experiences and is a shopper’s paradise, with a variety of outdoor adventure stores, curio stores, surf and ethnic clothing stores, and more.

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Voucher validity: 1 day

Location
Start point:
Hilton Hotel
Pick-up at selected hotels only. Please check the list of hotels with pickup in the first stage of making your reservation.
If your hotel is located out of the pick-up area, please go to the above location.
Pick-up time: Between 1pm and 1:15pm.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 3 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
In the case of any unexpected circumstances, such as weather, that may affect the usual activity an alternative activity may be offered. Children up to the age of 3 years old are required to sit in a car seat. Car seats are subject to availability at the time of booking. Parents are welcome to bring their own car seat.

Enjoy the opportunity to experience the traditional culture and customs of the proud Zulu nation on this guided excursion to the largest Zulu kraal in all of Zululand.

Sample traditional Zulu beer, marvel at the energy and rhythm of the Zulu dancers, and witness the artistry that goes into spear, shield, beadwork, pot making and building of huts. Visit an iSangoma (traditional healer), and look forward to a delicious ethnic lunch (included).

Languages
English.


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Location
Start point:
Pick up at the hotel reception only for hotel located in Southern Sun Elangeni and Maharani Hotel, Protea Hotel Edward, Garden Court Marine Parade, Hilton Hotel, Durban Balmoral Hotel, Garden Court South Beach, Garden Court North Beach & Blue Waters Hotel. If you are staying in a different area, you should make your own way to the meeting point: Hilton Hotel, 12-14 Walnut Road, Durban.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
08:30 - 16:30

Duration: 8 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
Children up to the age of 3 years old are required to sit in a car seat. Car seats are subject to availability at the time of booking. Parents are welcome to bring their own car seat.

Visit the eerie and historical battlefields of Isandlwana and then Rorke’s Drift, rich in Anglo-Zulu war history, where two of the most famous battles fought between the Zulu and British armies took place. Let your imagination paint mental pictures of the battle scenes played out here. Historians will love it for sure, but if you enjoy a really great story, the Battlefields tour is for you too – it’s both a thriller and a drama.

Travel and storytelling blend seamlessly on this compelling journey to the historical Battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal. As you stand at the sites of the 22nd January 1879 Battle of Isandlwana and the subsequent skirmish at Rorke’s Drift, your specialist Battlefield guide brings the account of 20 000 Zulu warriors armed with traditional weapons confronting British firepower vividly to life. The guide recaptures the atmosphere of each battle and provides in-depth information about the military strategies and tactics used.

The Battle of Isandlwana was the Zulus’ finest victory. The Zulus managed to wipe out a substantial British force including the 1st Battalion, 24th Foot, and their African allies, totalling over 1 300 men.

In the aftermath that followed – the Battle of Rorke's Drift – the British defeated the Zulus despite the low numbers of the British troops. The Zulu reserves raided the British border post at Rorke's Drift, where about 150 British and colonial troops were up against 3,000 to 4,000 Zulu warriors. The Battle of Rorke's Drift took place at Tugela River and ended the following day, 23 January. This battle was made famous in the film “Zulu”.

Our tour includes lunch, and at the end of the tour, we wind our way home to Durban through some of the most spectacular scenery in the province of KwaZulu-Natal.

Languages
English.

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Location
Start point:
Hilton Hotel
Pick-up at selected hotels only. Please check the list of hotels with pickup in the first stage of making your reservation.
If your hotel is located out of the pick-up area, please go to the above location.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
01/01/2018 - 31/10/2018, Wednesday/Friday, 06:45 - 19:30
01/11/2018 - 31/12/2018, Saturday, 06:45 - 19:30

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
Minimum Age: 2 years old.
Children up to the age of 3 years old are required to sit in a car seat. Car seats are subject to availability at the time of booking. Parents are welcome to bring their own car seat.

Spend the day exploring this picturesque game reserve famous for its highly successful white rhino conservation program. This guided excursion will take you into Africa’s oldest game reserve home to 84 species of game, including the Big 5, and an impressive 425 types of birds.

Enjoy game viewing at the lush waterholes and sit down for a delicious lunch (included) to be served at the lofty Hilltop Camp (or similar). An optional open safari vehicle game drive is available at a surcharge.

Languages
English.

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Location
Start point:
Pick up at the hotel reception only for hotel located in Southern Sun Elangeni and Maharani Hotel, Protea Hotel Edward, Garden Court Marine Parade, Hilton Hotel, Durban Balmoral Hotel, Garden Court South Beach, Garden Court North Beach & Blue Waters Hotel. If you are staying in a different area, you should make your own way to the meeting point: Hilton Hotel, 12-14 Walnut Road, Durban.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
06:30 - 18:30

Duration: 12 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
Children up to the age of 3 years old are required to sit in a car seat. Car seats are subject to availability at the time of booking. Parents are welcome to bring their own car seat.