Durban Sightseeing

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Sightseeing Overview

Durban is best known for its long, sweeping beaches, and is very popular with the surfing community. A major focus for visitors is the Golden Mile, a long stretch of beachfront lined with hotels, restaurants and other visitor amenities including the Seaworld aquarium. A key attraction in this area are the colourfully costumed Zulu rickshaw men, unique to Durban, who offer rides along the seafront.

Away from the seafront, the Indian Quarter is a fascinating district (Durban has a large population of south Asian ethnic origin). Here, the Jumah Mosque is supposedly the largest such building in the southern hemisphere, and its spice market is a colourful stop on the sightseeing trail.

The Victoria Embankment is home to numerous museums, while a short distance to the north of the city, across the Umgeni River, attractions include a large bird park.

Tourist Information

Tourist Junction
160 Pine Street
Tel: (031) 304 4934.
Website: www.durban.kzn.org.za 

Tourist Junction is located in the former railway terminus building in the heart of the city centre (CBD) district. As well as tourist information and accommodation booking services for the whole of Kwazulu-Natal, the centre offers an African art centre and numerous souvenir and curio shops.

Passes

Visitor passes are not currently available in the city, however, the numerous city tours available provide the most convenient way to take in the attractions, attraction admissions being included within the tour price.

Tours of Durban


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