Durban South AfricaDurban, sometimes called South Africa's Miami, is located on the sub-tropical
north-eastern seaboard of South Africa and has long been a popular tourist
destination on account of its balmy climate, warm ocean water, and laid back,
friendly people.
Durban is a city that pulsates around the nation's busiest port - one of the ten
largest in the world – and is a sporting paradise because of its wealth of
facilities. Water sports including surfing, body boarding, sailing and scuba
are popular, as is the local marina, which is a preferred destination for
yachtsmen from around the world.
Moses Mabhida StadiumThe FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup added another fine facility in the form of the Moses Mabhida Stadium that seats seventy thousand in a superbly modern facility
adjacent to a sport museum and sporting institute, and is only a stone's throw away
from the beach.
Other must see destinations in Durban include:
Natal Sharks Board
The Natal Sharks Board protects beaches in Durban and beyond
from shark attacks. Visitors can wander through a display hall with life-size
replicas of sharks, fish and rays, and watch audio-visual presentations of the
day-to-day work of the Board and the dissection of a shark.
uShaka Marine WorlduShaka Marine World
uShaka Marine World is a world-class entertainment and tourism
destination set in fifteen hectares of prime beachfront. The theme park
incorporates sea and fresh water exhibits in the world's fifth largest
aquarium, lush vegetation, and even a specially recreated wreck of a 1940's
cargo ship.
Durban Botanical Gardens
The Durban Botanical Gardens incorporate a herbarium, an
orchid house, a cycad collection, a touch garden, and a charity teahouse. Of
special interest is a live specimen of a cycad species that is regarded as the
rarest plant in the world. The gardens are a haven of peace and contemplation
just a ten minutes drive from the center of the city.
Mahatma Gandhi Park
The Mahatma Gandhi Park
stands in recognition of the great
man who conceived his philosophy of passive resistance in Durban in opposition
to the colonial government. A watercourse flows through this retreat in the
midst of a busy suburb past paved walkways, a gazebo for quiet thought, and a
tiny amphitheater.
Hari Krishna Temple of Understanding
Not far away is the Hari Krishna Temple of
Understanding. A popular destination because of its incredibly ornate design, marble
times, gold tinted windows, chandeliers and many other ornaments, it is set in
lavish gardens and provides fine foods in an excellent vegetarian restaurant.
Durban BeachDurban's Beaches
Durban's Beaches are its most enduring tourist attractions, and,
indeed, usually the reason for a visit in the first place. They are world
famous for their soft, golden sand, the palm trees that wave gently in the
ocean breeze, and the legendary bronzed lifeguards that constantly patrol the
warm waters already protected by shark nets.
Golden Mile
The Golden Mile follows the main beachfront and hosts luxury hotels and
apartments, amusement centers, paddling pools, walkways, gardens and fountains.
It is also a great place to spot the local talent on a summer day.
Durban is proud of its reputation as a destination city and is constantly working at improving its tourism facilities.
Given its climate and friendly people, the question is what more could you
desire?
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