King Shaka International Airport 35 min
Moses Mabhida Stadium (20 min) Bold, state-of-the-art, 56,000-seat stadium for soccer & events, with a panoramic viewing platform. Krantzkloof Nature Reserve (12 min) Nature preserve for scenic picnics & hikes overlooking 2 gorges, with bird & wildlife viewing. Paradise Valley (7 min) Expansive nature preserve with a river, waterfall & 4 trails starting at the interpretive center. New Germany Nature Reserve (9 min) Nature reserve with an interpretive education center, self-guided walks, wildlife & an aviary. Durban Botanic Gardens (16 min) Orchids, palms, birds & reptiles in Africa's oldest botanic garden, plus a lake & arboretum. MINITOWN (20 min) Opened in 1969, this nonprofit park offers city & other landmarks in 1:24 scale, plus a snack stand. Mitchell Park Zoo (20 min) Zoo featuring a variety of small animals, plus an aviary, a playground, a tea garden & more. uShaka Marine World (23 min) Family-friendly seafront aquarium & water park with a snorkeling lagoon & shark cage dives. uShaka Sea World Aquarium (24 min) Vibrant marine life center with dolphin & seal shows, shark-tank dives & many other activities. Suncoast Casino, Hotels and Entertainment (21 min) Spacious oceanfront casino offering a hotel, restaurants, shopping, games & other entertainment. Golden Mile Durban (18 min) Umgeni River Bird Park (18 min) Expansive bird center with exotic species, offering educational programs & shows in a lush setting. Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park (15 min) Single-track bike trails & hiking routes in a dramatic canyon landscape, plus swimming at waterfall. Golden Mile Beach (20 min) This popular gold-sand beach features several piers, plus a promenade with eateries & more. |