DURBAN & SURROUNDS
A mix of East, West and Africa – Durban is the country’s playground in the sun, coupled with KZN’s majestic Berg, teeming Bush, endless Beach and monumental Battlefields.
Why Visit
With warm weather all-year round, Durban offers a relaxed, outdoor lifestyle where beaches, barbecues, seafood and curry restaurants, and a variety of accommodation establishments provide everything you could wish for while on holiday.
Where the warm Indian Ocean meets golden sands and lush tropical greenery
KwaZulu-Natal promises an inexhaustible quota of things to do and places to go to. Experience awe-inspiring world heritage sites such as the coastal iSimangaliso (Greater St Lucia) Wetland Park and the mountainous 'Barrier of Spears' in Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park. Enjoy Big Five Safaris in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park and surrounding private reserves. Follow in the footsteps of legendary Zulu kings, timeless Indian leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and icons of democracy. Witness the unforgettable Sardine Run, see dolphins and whales and glimmering golden beaches with getaway coves.
What To See
- Durban
- Pietermaritzburg
- Valley of 1000 Hills
- South Coast
- North Coast
- Natal Midlands
- Battlefields
- Zululand
- Elephant Coast
- Dolphin Coast
FEATURED DURBAN & SURROUNDS TOURS
14 Day Kwa Zulu Natal Adventure
Kosi Bay, Maputaland Marine Protected Area, Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, KwaZulu Natal Battlefields & Durban
Spend Six imaginable days exploring Cape Town and discovering off the beatenA Kwa Zulu Natal adventure - canoeing and boat excursions on the Kosi Lakes, part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a World Heritage Site, forest walks, 4x4 trips, scuba diving and snorkelling in the best locations in South Africa, turtle tracking, beach dining as well as game drives and game walks in the Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park. track gems this "Mother City" has to offer. Go Surfing or paddle boarding, shark cage diving or Cruise along Chapman's Peak Drive on a Sidecar Adventure. Meet the curious African Penguin at the well renown Boulders Beach and see as far as the human eye can see atop Table Mountain, one of the Seven Wonders of the World on this Cape Town magical tour.
7 Day Rovos Rail To Durban & Oyster Box
Pretoria & Umhlanga
The three-day train safari between Pretoria and Durban departs during the summer months and includes game drives, a battlefields tour with a world-class historian and a look at unusual African ceramics. Visit the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands before travelling via the Valley of a Thousand Hills to Durban. Enjoy a few days at the beautiful Oyster Box Hotel for some beach relaxation.
10 Day Beach & Mountain Resort Break
KwaZulu Natal North Coast & uKhahlamba Drakensberg Mountains
A relaxed family holiday in Kwa Zulu Natal, with time at two of the highlights of the region - the Indian Ocean beaches and the Drakensberg Mountains. The Zimbali Resort, is a tranquil retreat offering the utmost in stylish comfort, unrivalled views of the Indian Ocean, seven restaurants and three outdoor pools. The Cathedral Peak Hotel mountain resort offers an extensive range of outdoor activities.