Durban Travel Guide
For details of what to do and see in Durban, South Africa check out our Durban guide to car hire in Durban.
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South Africa's premier beach destination lies on the south coast of the country facing the inviting waters of the Indian Ocean. It is famously the most cosmopolitan city in South Africa, with people from all over the world living and working in Durban.
Durban is the main city in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, and offers a rich variety of attractions to ensure than no matter what your interests are, you are well catered for on a visit to Durban.
Durban's chaotic mixture of cultures is soon obvious as you wander through the streets, Hindu temples stand beside Victorian edifices, and in the central business district, the modern skyscrapers that reflect the largest mosque in the southern hemisphere.
The main attraction in Durban is undoubtedly the beach, a glorious strand of golden sand beaches that stretch for miles along the coast, and offer excellent surfing as well as warm sunshine throughout most of the year. When the sun goes down in the evening, Durban comes alive, with excellent restaurants and many great bars to soak up the atmosphere in. Because of its cosmopolitan nature, Durban cuisine offers something from everywhere, and is well known for being among the best in the country.
Other attractions close to Durban include several great value golf courses, and a number of small game reserves that you can visit in order to see some impressive animals including lions and giraffes.