Top Durban Tours by Duration

Get a comprehensive overview of Durban's highlights and landmarks, with transportation in between, on this full-day tour. Listen as your guide delves deep into the history, culture, architecture, and environment of this South African city. Stops include the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Umhlanga Rocks Promenade, Ushaka Village Walk, City Hall, Victoria Street Market, Durban Botanic Gardens, and others.

Discover the best that Durban, South Africa has to offer on this sightseeing tour through the city. In just a few hours, visit the city’s top sights including the Victoria Street Market, Moses Mabhida Stadium, the botanical gardens, and city hall. You also get free time to purchase a meal or walk around the uShaka Village Walk shopping mall.

The Sani Pass Full Day Tour departs from Durban to Underberg where your 4 x 4 tour begins. At Underberg, you are transferred into a 4 x 4 vehicle and from here you go up a gravel winding pass that is higher and steeper and much tougher than any of its Southern African competitors. This Pass offers the most exceptional views in South Africa. As the altitude increases, the road becomes narrower and more treacherous. All signs of human habitation disappear as you come face to face with the vast, desolate beauty of the Drakensberg Mountains. As part of this tour, you visit a traditional Sotho village and interact with local Sotho people and learn about their culture. You also dine and drink in Africa's highest pub (own expense). This is an exceptional tour not to be missed.

Explore two countries in one day, without the hassle of planning logistics, on this 4x4 day trip into the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. Set out from Durban and pass through the exquisitely preserved Victorian city of Pietermaritzburg en route to the World Heritage Sani Pass, a steep pass rising 9,429 feet (2,870meters) above sea level. Once crossing the border (bring your passport), visit a traditional Sotho village filled with huts built around a central area filled with livestock.

This day safari takes you to KwaZulu-Natal, a coastal province known for its beauty and diverse array of wildlife. The tour has two stops: the African Raptor Center, with over 100 birds of prey, and the Tala Private Game Reserve, home to kudu, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, wildebeest, eland, and other big game animals. Cover both sites in just half a day, a difficult feat to do on your own.

This tour is suitable for groups, solo travelers, families and couples. You get to experience real African bush and wildlife at its natural habitat here. A huge favorite tour for many people as traveling is also not too much especially for those with limited time from cruise ship, etc... Tala Game Reserve is a wildlife haven, a beautiful game reserve with thick African bush and open spaces where wildlife can be found grazing. Enjoy a 4x4 Game drive as you get to see the rhino, giraffes, impalas, kudus, zebras and many other animals. There is more than 3000 different types of birds to be found here too. Natal Park is home to elephants. You will enjoy the short drive in this relatively smaller game reserve as you get to see the elephants."

Learn about Durban’s history and get great city views at the same time with this luxury boat trip on the Durban Point Waterfront Canals. The tour reveals views of top attractions, and interesting facts about Durban and its famous residents—yet without the hassle of being stuck in crowds. Conveniently, the trip is capped at 12 travelers—which means ample space to sit back, relax, and enjoy the views.

Escape the urban streets and stunning coast of Durban and venture into the Valley of 1000 Hills during this inland tour of villages and rural countryside. Make a stop at PheZulu, where you'll learn about culture and traditions that define the Zulu Nation. Interact with villages, purchase traditional items and make a stop at a nearby crocodile park. This comprehensive tour explores some of the top attractions just outside the city and includes transportation and a friendly local guide, too.

A drive through Sani Pass is a must for those traveling to KwaZulu-Natal. Leave Durban and pass rural villages on the way towards the Lesotho border. Transfer to a 4x4 vehicle to climb the 1,000 meters, passing a variety of wildlife along the way, then drive through the Lesotho border. Take in the views and stop at the Highest Pub in Africa, before winding down the mountain pass.

Cruise the Durban Point waterfront on an African gondola. One of South Africa’s most dynamic property development and investment projects, the waterfront is home to  A-list residents, upscale shops and boutiques, and scenic views. Look for marine life in the canal and the many bridges along the route, which make for great photos.

Discover the incredible heritage of South Africa's Zulu people with a visit to Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park. Depart Durban for KwaZulu-Natal's stunning Valley of 1000 Hills, where many Zulu people still reside. The park itself is known for its traditional beehive-shaped huts and hands-on experiences like Zulu spear making. Witness a colorful Zulu dance performance, then embark on an informative tour of the park's reptile portion where you'll learn first-hand about resident crocodiles and snakes, including the notorious green mamba.

Avoid the hassle of booking a local taxi cab or catching public transport and instead, arrange for a private transfer from the cruise ship port to your hotel or directly from your hotel to the port. Enjoy a stress-free journey and arrive at your destination on time thanks to your professional driver’s knowledge of the local area and traffic.

Escape the city and embark on a journey into the rolling hillsides of South Africa's Natal Midlands. You'll venture into the Tala Game Reserve, where you'll have a chance to explore the privately-owned eco estate known for its wildlife and birds. It's the perfect way to enjoy spectacular scenery and African wildlife in a close-top safari vehicle.

Save time and cover South Africa's wildlife and Zulu culture in one day on this tour from Durban. Start at the Tala Game Reserve and afterward, the Phezulu Cultural Village and African Raptor Centre. Here, enjoy an immersive Zulu cultural experience complete with a traditional dance performance.

This is an excellent choice for travelers with limited time in Durban. Learn about Zulu culture, see a natural wonder, and visit a reptile center—all in one day. Benefit from hotel pickup, private transportation, admission to attractions, and a guide included. The trip visits the Valley of 1,000 Hills, and Phezulu Safari Park—where you can visit a traditional Zulu homestead and watch a dance show.

Soak up the magic of Durban’s waterfront by night as you glide down the canals in a Venetian-style gondola. Let the glittering lights of Durban Point Waterfront, one of South Africa’s most celebrated new developments, slip by as you slide below bridges and down elegant waterways. Escape the bustle of the city for half an hour, with plenty to do once you return.

Explore the Mountain Kingdom of South Africa, where the temperature drops as the altitude rises. Travel to Himeville and swap your transport for an off road vehicle, and make your way up the winding trails of the Sani Pass. Enjoy the panoramic views all around as you climb higher and higher, and cross the border to Lesotho to see a typical Basotho village, and visit the highest pub in Africa.

There's so much to see in KwaZulu-Natal, particularly the scenic Midlands region, that itinerary planning can be a major headache. Skip the stress when you book this full-day tour from Durban. Visit the Drakensberg Mountains and see UNESCO World Heritage-listed rock art, admire 310-foot (95-meter) Howick Falls; discover South Africa's turbulent 20th-century history at the Nelson Mandela Capture Site; and more.

This tour is suitable for solo travelers, couples, families and groups. The Sani Pass and Lesotho Tour from Durban is a special journey into one of South Africa’s most scenic and remote areas. Starting from Durban, travelers make their way through KwaZulu-Natal’s verdant countryside to the town of Underberg, where the real adventure begins. A rugged 4x4 ascent up the dramatic Sani Pass reveals awe-inspiring views of the Drakensberg Mountains and deep valleys below. Reaching the top, visitors cross into Lesotho, a highland nation known for its distinct Basotho culture. Here, the chance to explore a traditional village and enjoy the hospitality of Africa’s highest pub adds a cultural richness to the scenic adventure, making it a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural discovery.

See the big game animals and the picturesque countryside of the Kwa Zulu Natal Midlands at Natal Park. Travel on a closed safari through the park and discover elephants, jackal, zebra, wildebeest, monkeys, and more as they wander freely throughout the day, feeding, exploring, and simply enjoying a life protected from poachers. Then, visit the Tala Game Reserve to see various indigenous and migratory birds, giraffes on the plains, and hippos in the water.

Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park. Here, enjoy an immersive Zulu cultural experience complete with a traditional dance performance The tour is a walking tour, lasting about 90 min (light activity). We'll get to meet the actual Chief/Headman of the village, as well as the Sangoma (traditional healer). We'll also get to walk down the river, a place of huge importance to the Zulu people, where young boys traditionally met their wives to be.

Explore KwaZulu-Natal’s rich wildlife and vibrant culture in a single unforgettable day. Start with an exhilarating game safari at Tala Game Reserve, where you can spot giraffes, zebras, rhinos, and more. Next, visit the Natal Lion Park to witness majestic lions and gentle elephants. The adventure continues at Phezulu Safari Park, nestled in the stunning Valley of a Thousand Hills, where you’ll enjoy a captivating Zulu dance performance and tour an authentic Zulu village. Don't miss the reptile park featuring crocodiles and enjoy lunch at the hilltop restaurant with breathtaking views. - Wildlife and cultural tour in KwaZulu-Natal - Exciting game safari in Tala Game Reserve - Spot diverse wildlife at Tala Game Reserve and Natal Lion Park - Immerse in Zulu culture with dance performances and village tours - Optional lunch available at a hilltop restaurant with panoramic views

This tour departs from Durban at 6am and returns back to Durban at 6pm. Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, formerly Hluhluwe–Umfolozi Game Reserve, is the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa. It consists of 960 km² of hilly topography 280 kilometres north of Durban in central KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and is known for its rich wildlife and conservation efforts. Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park is a beautiful game reserve. You will experience the African bush at its best. You will see the big 5 and many many more animals. You will see elephants, lions, giraffes, rhinoceros, leopards, cheetahs, kudus, and many many more. Also to be seen are many different birds, trees, the hills, and much more. You will be amazed at how beautiful this place really is.