Durban travel guide

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Durban is the province in KwaZulu-Natal and the South Africa's third largest city. Durban surrounds the Durban Bay, Africa's busiest port. To the north of Durban is Zululand and Maputaland known for some of the world's best game reserves.The subtropical weather of this town makes it a perfect destination for holidays. Summer is mild and sunny but is winter is chilly. The sandy beaches washed by the warm pristine waters of the Indian ocean makes it an ideal place for water sports lovers.

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The food that Durban is most famous for is that which has been inherited from its Indian people. So if you like curries, biryanis and other spicy delicacies with the touch of Indian favor, then come to Durban.

Zulu beadwork, baskets and artifacts, gold jewelry, trendy outfits and intricately designed fabrics worn as saris is all what you'll want to shop for in Durban. The city houses many world-class shopping malls and upscale flea markets.

Durban has lot of exciting and thrilling options in store for its tourists. You can relax by deep sea fishing with your friends or simply soaking up in the sun and getting the Brazilian tan. Swimming, surfing, scuba diving or rafting are another good options for adventure lovers. You can even try your skills at playing Golf.

Durban has well maintained and smooth roads. Local transport mainly here is the bus, taxi or the rickshaw. Durban has two kinds of taxis metered or minibus. You can travel around conveniently as the transport is easily available and affordable.

Reaching Durban from any part of the world is no more a difficult thing. Durban International Airport offers regularly-scheduled services in both domestic and international flights so that people from all over the world can fly to Durban and discover its beauty.

Durban also provides you with the sailing options. The Port of Durban, which was formerly known as the Port of Natal is of the busiest port in South Africa.

Durban is even well-served by railways.

The Sardine Run is an annual event held at the southern side of KwaZulu-Natal coastlines of South Africa. It is a bonanza for the sea lovers and the scuba divers as you can see abundant variety of sea animals. You can also enjoy a day at the Durban amusement park.

Things you must do while on holiday in Durban :

• Spas in Durban : indulge yourself in the unique and luxurious experience, by getting a spa done.
• Experience sailing on crystal clear water by taking a cruise from the Durban Harbor.
• Experience a scenic flight along the Dolphin Coast in a microlight.
• Take a Safari to experience the wilderness.
• You can even go to the Golden Mile beach which holds a lot of surprises for the visitors.

If you are on a holiday in Durban then don't miss visiting Africa's largest marine theme park : -

UShaka Marine World which is at the end of Durban's Golden Mile.

The Jumma Mosque is platform for the cultural exchange.

Durban City Hall is one of the most popular tourist attractions and is guaranteed to be interesting. It was built in 1910 and is almost hundred years old.

You must go to Zululand.

Sea world is rated as one of the best marine exhibition areas which is a home to many turtles, stingrays, octopuses, corals and many fishes.