Travel Guide— Durban Itinerary for 3 days.

Rutuja Daphale
3 min readMay 1, 2020

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  • Country — South Africa
  • City — Durban
  • Starting point — Johannesburg (568KM to Durban(approx.))
  • Commute options — Car or Flights.
  • Durban — A small, coastal and a beautiful city in South Africa’s, Kwa-Zulu Natal province lies at the mouth of Umgeni river. Durban harbor is the largest and busiest port in sub-Saharan Africa. The commonly spoken languages are English, Zulu, Xhosa and Afrikaans. The city is lined by the Indian Ocean and hence climate is quite humid.
  • Currency — South African Zar /Rands.
  • Safety concerns — On the way to Durban, for refreshments, stop only in Harrismith, at the plaza, here you will get everything you need. Do not miss this place, as it is the only safest one on the way. Please avoid stopping at unknown places. It may or may not be safe.
  • Durban as a city is quite safe, but always try to reach your destination before late night.

YOUTUBE LINK FOR COMPLETE DURBAN :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XScp_UCiaU4&t=206s

Mini Town -

  • Best known for — A complete miniature model of Durban city. Worth visiting.
  • Address — 114 Snell Parade, North Beach,Durban,4001
  • Locationhttps://goo.gl/maps/bY8XQb8zhhs9KBtb7
  • Entry fees — R30 (approx.) /Available at the Ticket window.
  • Timings — 9:30 AM — 4:30 PM
  • Approximate duration of visit — 30mins- 45mins.
  • Parking — Outside on road (Safe)

Umhalanga beach/Umhalanga rocks -

  • Best known for — Whalebone Pier — A beautiful bridge leading to the ocean, and the lighthouse. Also known for fishing. Calm and peaceful.
  • Address — Umhalanga 4320 (Try putting whalebone pier on GPS to avoid confusion)
  • Locationhttps://goo.gl/maps/wSFQQhz7SPeQZYmG9
  • Entry Fees -Free
  • Timings -Open 24 hours ( Prefer evening time)
  • Approximate duration of visit — As you wish.
  • Parking — Available in nearby buildings(Will have to search)

Golden Mile Beach-

  • Best we enjoyed- Fascinating sunrise from the Indian Ocean (Check sunrise timings)
  • Location — https://goo.gl/maps/EH4RYpWBVPa7J2sZ7
  • Entry Fees — free
  • Timings — Open 24 hours
  • Parking — Outside on road (Safe)

Ushaka Marine World (Theme Park) -

  • Best known for — Awesome Aquarium, Cute Dolphin shoes, attractive Seal shows and Cute penguins info session, Wet and wild water park, snorkeling, shark cage dive, sea walker, snake museum, 7D virtual reality games, Zulu dance, Ushaka village walk, etc.
  • Address- 1, King Shaka Ave,Point,Durban,4001.
  • Locationhttps://g.page/uShakaFanPage?share
  • Entry Fees — The shows and Wet and Wild combo — R214 adults, Children and Seniors — R174 (For further details check out their website)
  • Websitehttps://ushakamarineworld.co.za
  • Timings — 9:30 AM — 5PM
  • Parking — Available
  • Duration of visit — A complete day.
  • Must Try — Snorkeling (Will have to buy the tickets separately)
  • Youtube link for UShaka Marine World : — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OtfdKSFBlw&t=1s

Moses Mabhida Stadium -

  • Best known for -Big Rush Big Swing — World’s Tallest Big Swing. The best and must try adventure.
  • Address- Shop №15,Moses Mabhida Stadium,Masabalala Yengwa Ave,Stamford Hill,Durban,4001.
  • Locationhttps://goo.gl/maps/5WZk1kkQheMYMai28
  • Entry Fees — The shows and Wet and Wild combo — R214 adults, Children and Seniors — R174 (For further details check out their website)
  • Websitewww.bigrush.co.za
  • Timings -
  • Monday to Friday — 9:30 AM to 4:30 AM (Last jump at 3 pm)
  • Weekends — 8 AM to 5 PM(Last jump 4 PM)
  • Parking — Available
  • Duration of Big Swing — 45 min to 1 hour.
  • Tips — Booking in advance essential. You can also try your luck by on spot bookings, but better to book in advance.
  • Youtube link for BigRush Experiencehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XehrFW3MOjU

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