A tropical beach city where east meets west, Durban is the perfect South African holiday paradise – boasting a veritable melting pot of culture and intrigue. On your holiday in Durban, discover this multicultural city which was shaped by the early colonial settlers, the Zulu population and the prominent Indian community.

TOUR OUTLINE

Your Durban City Day Tour starts as you cruise along the Golden-Mile (Marine Parade), the revitalised beachfront promenade which hugs the beckoning beaches of Durban. You’ll have the opportunity to view Durban’s Rickshaw pullers – a popular feature of the city’s beachfront. Move on to the busiest harbour in Africa, where you’ll make a brief stop.

The tour continues along the Victorian Embankment and passing the Vasco da Gama Clock – a popular Durban landmark which marks the 400th anniversary of the famous Portuguese explorer’s first sighting of the city.

Pass the South Africa Sugar Terminal, one of the largest of its kind in the world. It is here where sugar from the silos is loaded onto cargo ships and transported from Durban’s harbour to various destinations across the globe.

Your tour will continue to the University of Natal and on to the lush tropical Durban Botanic Gardens. Founded in 1849 with its splendid orchid house, Durban Botanic Gardens is a treasure trove of massive trees, offering spectacular photo opportunities. Adding a touch of spice to your Durban holiday, your tour ends with a visit to the colourful India market. Here you’ll be able to shop for saris, beaded dolls, woven baskets, oriental ceramics and spices, of course.