King Shaka International Airport 20 min
uMhlanga Lighthouse (11 min) Moses Mabhida Stadium (13 min) Bold, state-of-the-art, 56,000-seat stadium for soccer & events, with a panoramic viewing platform. Durban Botanic Gardens (18 min) Orchids, palms, birds & reptiles in Africa's oldest botanic garden, plus a lake & arboretum. Golden Mile Durban (18 min) Umgeni River Bird Park (12 min) Expansive bird center with exotic species, offering educational programs & shows in a lush setting. uShaka Sea World Aquarium (21 min) Vibrant marine life center with dolphin & seal shows, shark-tank dives & many other activities. Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve (11 min) A boardwalk runs through this scenic mangrove-swamp forest also featuring an activities center. Mitchell Park Zoo (17 min) Zoo featuring a variety of small animals, plus an aviary, a playground, a tea garden & more. uMhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve (7 min) Nature reserve with a picnic area, birds, trails & the ruins of an Iron Age shell midden. Hawaan forest (7 min) Suncoast Casino, Hotels and Entertainment (15 min) Spacious oceanfront casino offering a hotel, restaurants, shopping, games & other entertainment. Umhlanga KZN Sharks Board & Conference Centre. (5 min) Attraction known for its shark dissections also featuring exhibits about sharks & other marine life. Golden Mile Beach (16 min) This popular gold-sand beach features several piers, plus a promenade with eateries & more. uShaka Marine World (20 min) Family-friendly seafront aquarium & water park with a snorkeling lagoon & shark cage dives. MINITOWN (14 min) Opened in 1969, this nonprofit park offers city & other landmarks in 1:24 scale, plus a snack stand. |