Dive right in and explore multicultural Durban on your first visit. You can experience
everything from Indian cuisine to Zulu rituals. Or take note of the city's
colonial past, echoed in attractions like the Berea district's
Campbell Collections of Dutch Cape objects. You'll be lured back to
Durban by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and the sun-drenched Golden
Mile beachfront and promenade.
Background
Visit Durban city centre starting at the Tourist Junction and you'll
stumble across Indian architecture and traders before reaching the Durban Art
Gallery, home to fine displays of African arts and crafts. On the eastern
side stretches the Golden Mile, drawing sunbathers and surfers to its sandy
beach and warm waters. Continue south for the shark-rich uShaka Marine World.
Or relax in the multimillion-Rand Wilson's Wharf waterfront complex
with restaurants, shops, theatre and a marina, all with sea views. If you
don't want to compromise the views but prefer the locals' company
for dinner, head to the opposite end of the city to the elevated Berea
district.
First-time visit
Explore the Golden Mile as you're driven on a rickshaw from Blue
Lagoon to Durban Point and pick a spot to soak up the inviting sunshine. Book a tour
to see the Campbell Collections of colonial artefacts in the Berea
district on the city's western outskirts. Then head to the centrally located
Indian District to buy spices and sari fabrics. Notice how truly
multicultural Durban is with a stroll along Battery Beach where
sangomas Zulu healers might be casting spells next to a Hindu ceremony
with surfers in the background.
Return visit
Come back to Durban to spot herons, go fishing or just to enjoy the tranquillity of
Blue Lagoon. Browse the latest arts, crafts and culture at the BAT
Centre. Then enjoy sundowners between Zulu dances and live jazz performances
on The Esplanade south of the Golden Mile beachfront. Savour African
meals under the stars in nearby restaurants or international dishes from a veranda
table in buzzing Florida Road.
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