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Blastworlddbn · CC BY 4.0Moses Mabhida
The stadium arch of the 2010 World Cup, named for Moses Mabhida, with a skywalk and a view along the coast.
Discover the storyAlways a little warmer / CHAPTER 03
Durban.
Ocean air, colourful streets, and a rhythm all its own.
CALL IT HOMEKwaZulu-Natal
THE SKYLINE5 landmark stories
FOLLOW A LITTLE CURIOSITY19 places to discover
GET TO KNOW THE SKYLINE
Every landmark
has a story.
The shapes you recognise.
The stories you haven’t heard.
LANDMARK / 02
Bgabel · CC BY-SA 3.0uShaka Marine World
A beachfront marine park of aquariums, wrecks and water play on Durban’s Point.
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Andres de Wet · CC BY-SA 3.0Umhlanga Lighthouse
The red-and-white beacon on the rocks at Umhlanga, watching the Indian Ocean north of the city.
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Purves, M. · CC BY-SA 3.0Durban Botanic Gardens
A historic garden of rare plants and shaded walks in the Berea.
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Mister-E (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mister-e/) · CC BY 2.0Durban City Hall
The domed civic hall on Francis Farewell Square, with the natural science museum and art gallery inside.
Discover the storyBEYOND THE POSTCARD
Find your kind
of somewhere.
Art, green spaces, a good night’s sleep.
Make a little room for discovery.
19 places to discover
Entertainment
uShaka Marine World
A beachfront marine park with an aquarium, water attractions and ocean encounters.
Entertainment
Moses Mabhida Stadium
Durban’s soaring stadium arch and a landmark of the city’s coastal skyline.
Lodging
The Oyster Box
A coastal hotel overlooking Umhlanga’s lighthouse and the Indian Ocean.
Lodging
Beverly Hills
An oceanfront Umhlanga stay with sea-facing rooms and a classic resort feel.
Theatres
The Playhouse
Historic stages in central Durban hosting drama, dance, opera and music.
Theatres
Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre
An intimate university theatre with local productions, dance and comedy.
Parks & zoos
Durban Botanic Gardens
Historic subtropical gardens with palms, cycads and tranquil paths through the city.
Parks & zoos
Umgeni River Bird Park
A riverside bird park with aviaries, waterfalls and colourful species from around the world.
Clubs
Origin / CRCL
A multi-floor Durban nightlife venue with electronic music and changing event lineups.
Clubs
Cubaña Durban
A Florida Road lounge for cocktails, music and an evening in Durban’s dining district.
Entertainment
KwaMuhle Museum
A museum of Durban’s social history housed in the former Native Administration building.
Entertainment
Durban Natural Science Museum
Explore natural history displays and regional biodiversity inside Durban’s City Hall.
Parks & zoos
Mitchell Park Zoo
A small zoo and shaded gardens with family walking paths in Morningside.
Entertainment
Suncoast
A beachfront entertainment complex with dining, cinema and casino spaces; age restrictions apply.
Entertainment
Phansi Museum
Discover Southern African beadwork, textiles and ceremonial art in a historic home.
Lodging
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
A beachfront stay overlooking the Indian Ocean, steps from Durban’s promenade.
Theatres
Rhumbelow Theatre
A relaxed neighbourhood stage with live music, comedy and cabaret evenings.
Parks & zoos
Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve
Follow woodland trails through a city-edge reserve with grasslands and wildlife.
Clubs
Tiger Tiger Durban
A long-running dance venue with DJ-led nights near Durban’s stadium precinct.
A DAY, YOUR WAY
A little plan.
Room for the unexpected.
A few ideas to get you going in Durban.
Pick a stop. Make it yours.
An editorial starting point. Check opening days, travel time and bookings before setting out.
Durban Botanic Gardens
Historic subtropical gardens with palms, cycads and tranquil paths through the city.
Plan a visituShaka Marine World
A beachfront marine park with an aquarium, water attractions and ocean encounters.
Plan a visitMoses Mabhida Stadium
Durban’s soaring stadium arch and a landmark of the city’s coastal skyline.
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