King Shaka International Airport 40 min
1000 Hills Tourism Information Office (17 min) New Germany Nature Reserve (16 min) Nature reserve with an interpretive education center, self-guided walks, wildlife & an aviary. Inanda Dam (31 min) Kloof Conservancy (4 min) Mitchell Park Zoo (25 min) Zoo featuring a variety of small animals, plus an aviary, a playground, a tea garden & more. Umgeni River Bird Park (23 min) Expansive bird center with exotic species, offering educational programs & shows in a lush setting. Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve (28 min) Sizable coastal forests & grasslands with indigenous plants, abundant wildlife & 200+ bird species. Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park (19 min) Single-track bike trails & hiking routes in a dramatic canyon landscape, plus swimming at waterfall. Durban Botanic Gardens (21 min) Orchids, palms, birds & reptiles in Africa's oldest botanic garden, plus a lake & arboretum. Krantzkloof Nature Reserve (4 min) Nature preserve for scenic picnics & hikes overlooking 2 gorges, with bird & wildlife viewing. Paradise Valley (18 min) Expansive nature preserve with a river, waterfall & 4 trails starting at the interpretive center. Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market (17 min) Umgeni Steam Railway (Inchanga Choo Choo) (19 min) Palmiet Nature Reserve (17 min) Notable natural preserve with marked trails, abundant bird life & prehistoric artifacts. |