King Shaka International Airport 26 min
uShaka Sea World Aquarium (22 min) Vibrant marine life center with dolphin & seal shows, shark-tank dives & many other activities. MINITOWN (17 min) Opened in 1969, this nonprofit park offers city & other landmarks in 1:24 scale, plus a snack stand. Kwa Muhle Museum (15 min) Museum showcasing the history, culture & hardships of the city of Durban & its people. Durban Botanic Gardens (14 min) Orchids, palms, birds & reptiles in Africa's oldest botanic garden, plus a lake & arboretum. Paradise Valley (16 min) Expansive nature preserve with a river, waterfall & 4 trails starting at the interpretive center. Suncoast Casino, Hotels and Entertainment (14 min) Spacious oceanfront casino offering a hotel, restaurants, shopping, games & other entertainment. Moses Mabhida Stadium (11 min) Bold, state-of-the-art, 56,000-seat stadium for soccer & events, with a panoramic viewing platform. Golden Mile Durban (16 min) Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve (12 min) A boardwalk runs through this scenic mangrove-swamp forest also featuring an activities center. uMhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve (20 min) Nature reserve with a picnic area, birds, trails & the ruins of an Iron Age shell midden. Umgeni River Bird Park (10 min) Expansive bird center with exotic species, offering educational programs & shows in a lush setting. uShaka Marine World (22 min) Family-friendly seafront aquarium & water park with a snorkeling lagoon & shark cage dives. Mitchell Park Zoo (13 min) Zoo featuring a variety of small animals, plus an aviary, a playground, a tea garden & more. Golden Mile Beach (18 min) This popular gold-sand beach features several piers, plus a promenade with eateries & more. Krantzkloof Nature Reserve (25 min) Nature preserve for scenic picnics & hikes overlooking 2 gorges, with bird & wildlife viewing. |