Activities in Durban
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Natal Sharks Board
This research institute is dedicated to studying sharks, specifically in relation to their danger to humans. With the great white shark – a big shark with a fearsome, but largely undeserved reputation for attacks on humans – frequenting the KwaZulu-Natal coast, this is more than an academic interest. There are audiovisual presentations and shark dissections at 9am and 2pm Wednesday to Thursday and 2pm Sunday. The public can accompany the Sharks Board personnel on their boat trips.
The Natal Sharks Board is signposted; it is about 2km out of town, up the steep Umhlanga Rocks Dr (the M12 leading to the N3).
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180° Adventures
The Umkomaas River and mighty Tugela River (uThukela in Zulu, meaning 'the Startling One') are the rafting places in KwaZulu-Natal. The Umkomaas offers some of the best white-water rafting, especially from November to April, when you can rip through Grade II-IV rapids. 180° Adventures organises rafting on both rivers and canoeing trips on nearby rivers can also be organised.
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Umko Rafting
The Umkomaas offers some of the best white-water rafting in South Africa, especially from November to April, when you can rip through Grade II-IV rapids. Umko Rafting runs an action-packed four- to five-hour trip plus a more lazy river ride of about 18km with great scenery and a few rapids to keep you alert and busy.
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Mountain Splendor -The Kingdom of Lesotho
12 hours (Departs Durban, South Africa)
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Leave Durban and travel through the Natal Midlands to Himeville. Hop into a four wheel drive vehicle and enter Lesotho via the Sani Pass, where you will visit a…Not LP reviewed
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Durban Africa Walking Tours
Perhaps the best way to experience Durban is in the company of a professional tour guide. Durban Africa runs interesting three-hour walking tours of the oriental and historical regions of the city, as well as township tours. It can also provide a list of tour guides.
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Hluhluwe Game Reserve Safari
12 hours (Departs Durban, South Africa)
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Spend a day on safari in the magical Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve on the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal. Located in the heart of Zululand, this huge, well manag…Not LP reviewed
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Shakaland - Zulu Cultural Center
8 hours (Departs Durban, South Africa)
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Visit an authentic Zulu kraal, Shakaland, and watch the day to day activities of the people of this village. Learn the A to Z of Zulu life from the people livin…Not LP reviewed
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Lynski Fishing Charters
Dozens of outfits offer sport-fishing charters across Durban. Prices for Lynski Fishing Charters include food, drinks and a day's fishing (maximum four to six people). Ask how the boat got its name.
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Windsports
Kite-surfing is available through Windsports. A full course (three two-hour lessons, covering everything from safety to surfing) costs around R900. Gear hire is available for R300 per day.
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Durban City Sightseeing Tour with Ushaka Marine World
8 hours (Departs Durban, South Africa)
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Discover the highlights of the city of Durban, with the morning dedicated to showing you the cultural and historical contrasts of this city.Travel along the bea…
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Ushaka Marine World in Durban
3 hours (Departs Durban, South Africa)
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Durban's world class saltwater aquarium, Ushaka Marine World will have young and old delighted! With over 30 indoor and outdoor exhibits, Ushaka Marine World in…Not LP reviewed
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African Queen
The luxury yacht, African Queen, cruises dolphin waters for three hours. Several other boat and charter trips can be arranged from Wilson's Wharf.
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Avian EcoTours
Avian EcoTours offers birding walks and excursions around Durban and elsewhere. Guide Terry Walls is also passionate about wildlife conservation.
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Tekweni Eco-Tours
Tekweni Eco-Tours organises overnight tours (R600) to a Zulu village in the region, where you stay in a traditional Nguni hut.
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Durban City Sightseeing Tour
3 hours (Departs Durban, South Africa)
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Experience Durban, a city of contrasts on the Durban City Sightseeing Tour. Shaped by the early Colonial settlers, see the city has developed from the indigenou…Not LP reviewed
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Surf Zone
For surfers, Durban has a multitude of good surfing beaches with any number of breaks. Surf Zone rents out boards and offers lessons.
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Windsor Park Municipal Golf Course
Durban has an array of decent golf courses. Windsor Park Municipal Golf Course is one of South Africa's most popular courses.
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Underwater World
Underwater World runs open-water courses from around R1900 and organises dives to sites around Durban over the weekend.
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Ocean Sailing Academy
Durban is an excellent place to learn to sail. Ocean Sailing Academy runs the five-day, beginner's ASA 101 course.
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Blue Sky Paragliding
Blue Sky Paragliding provides tandem flights and introductory courses. It is at Cato Airport, 60km out of Durban.
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Durban Mountain Bike Club
Durban Mountain Bike Club runs informal Saturday-afternoon rides. Give it a call and find out where riders meet.
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Durban Country Club
The Durban Country Club is considered by some to be the best golf course in South Africa.
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Durban Airport Shared Arrival Transfer
Varies (Departs Durban, South Africa)
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Enjoy a relaxing transfer from Durban International Airport to your Durban City or Umhlanga Hotel. Travel in comfort as you are picked up from the airport and t…Not LP reviewed
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Durban Airport Shared Departure Transfer
Varies (Departs Durban, South Africa)
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Get to the airport with no hassles and arrive on time, every time! Travel from your Durban City or Umhlanga hotel to Durban International Airport using this com…Not LP reviewed
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