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Durban walking tour & city guide

Warm beaches and Indian flavors on the coast.

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Durban, on the Indian Ocean, is South Africa's beach city, with warm water all year. It has the largest Indian community outside Asia, which shapes its food, markets and culture.

The Golden Mile

The Golden Mile is a long beachfront promenade lined with hotels and surf spots. uShaka Marine World has an aquarium and water park. The Moses Mabhida Stadium has a sky car and a giant swing over its arch.

Markets and culture

The Victoria Street Market is full of spices and crafts. Durban is the gateway to the Zulu kingdom and the game reserves of KwaZulu-Natal.

Top sights in Durban

  1. 1

    Golden Mile

    A beachfront promenade.

  2. 2

    uShaka Marine World

    An aquarium and water park.

  3. 3

    Moses Mabhida Stadium

    A stadium with a sky car.

  4. 4

    Victoria Street Market

    Spices and crafts.

  5. 5

    Durban Botanic Gardens

    Africa's oldest surviving botanical garden.

Food markets & where to eat in Durban

  1. Victoria Street Market

    Spices and curry.

  2. Florida Road

    Restaurants and bars.

  3. Beachfront

    Seafood and snacks.

Food to try in Durban

  1. Bunny chow

    Durban's famous curry in bread.

  2. Durban curry

    A spicy, red curry.

  3. Samoosas

    Fried pastries with fillings.

Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.

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