Top Durban Tours by Duration

Experience the rich culture of Durban as you walk around the city with a true Durbanite on this half-day tour. Join a small group and walk through Victoria Street Market to see how the locals do their shopping. Then, use public transport to head to the beach where you enjoy a lovely lunch before sitting down to a delicious meal at a local restaurant.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Durban is South Africa's most underrated city — a dynamic coastal metropolis where African, Indian, and colonial influences blend into something genuinely unique. This tour takes you through the city's most iconic landmarks and neighbourhoods, with your local guide providing rich context and insider stories at every stop. Visit the famous Golden Mile beachfront with its sweeping Indian Ocean views, explore the colourful Victoria Street Market — one of the largest spice and fabric markets in the Southern Hemisphere — and take in the architectural grandeur of Moses Mabhida Stadium. Discover the vibrant soul of Durban on this engaging half-day city tour with ING Travel and Tours. From the legendary Golden Mile beachfront to the sensory explosion of the Victoria Street Market, this tour captures the unique energy, diversity, and charm of South Africa's warmest city — perfect for first-time visitors, cruise passengers, and short-stay travellers.

The Drakensberg region is extraordinary, thanks to the dramatically beautiful setting. This region is home to the awe-inspiring mountain range which is predominantly found in the KwaZulu Natal Province. The Drakensberg Mountain range is more than 200 kilometres long and combines rugged peaks with verdant valleys and spectacular backdrops. You will enjoy the spectacular views of the Drakensberg Mountains. Also experience hiking in this area and see the many different plants, rocks, trees, grass and everything this area has to offer. Also see the Howick Falls and the world renowned Nelson Mandela Sculpture on this tour. To cap it all up, you will be accommodated in very comfortable accommodation.

Visit the Isandlwana Battlefields, where South African and British Colonial history was made in a major battle, on this full-day tour from Durban. With an historian guide to lead you, you'll learn about the great battle between the Zulu warriors and British troops in 1879. Stop at Rorke's Drift to visit the museum, as well as Buffalo River for lunch and refreshments. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation included.

Day 1 is spent at the world famous Isimangaliso Wetland Park. This is a world heritage site. Spend the day exploring the Wetlands, Game Viewing, Snorkeling through this wilderness of protected bays and wetlands wonder. Experience a hippo and croc boat cruise in St Lucia Estuary, the largest Estuary in Africa. Day 2 is spent at Africa's oldest game reserve, Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve where you have an opportunity to see Africa's Big 5 and much more. Game Drive in an open vehicle

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.

Step back in time to the days when the British and Zulu were warring against each other on this day trip from Durban. Visit the Rorkes Drift and Isandlwana battlefield sites to learn about the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War that changed the course of South African history forever. You also learn about the events that led up to that war for a better understanding of the country’s history.

Durban Point Waterfront is known for its canals—which are protected as they are home to over 30 different species of fish. With this pedal boat adventure, get out on the water, exercise, and most importantly—have fun. You can go at your own pace and enjoy an activity that’s great for couples and families alike, as each boat can accommodate two adults and two children.

This tour includes 3 nature reserves, Pigeon Valley Nature Reserve, Durban Botanical Gardens and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve which are 3 gems with different types of bird life and picturesque views, if you are a bird watcher and you are around Durban this is the tour for you.

Spend a day exploring the 19th-century Anglo-Zulu battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. Learn about the history of the battles that took place on 22 January 1879 and then see the landscape on which the fighting occurred.

Durban and its surroundings have a lot to offer, but it can be difficult to see without a car. Book this full-day group tour and see the city's key sites plus the PheZulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park. Experience Zulu culture, including a traditional Zulu dance performance, and see crocodiles and snakes. Then visit some of this busy port city's main highlights, including the bustling Victoria Street Market, the KwaMuhle Apartheid Museum, and the Durban Botanic Gardens.

The oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa, Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Game Reserve is all about wildlife. About three hours from Durban, you’ll leave the city bright and early for a full day of game drives and animal-spotting, searching for elephants, lions, zebras, and more. You don’t need a whole week to go on safari—one day here will yield memories that last a lifetime.

This tour is suitable for solo travelers, couples, families and groups. A game safari in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve is a truly special experience, offering an up-close encounter with South Africa’s remarkable wildlife in a setting rich with history and natural beauty. As the oldest game reserve in Africa, Hluhluwe Imfolozi is famed for its rolling landscapes, dense bush, and river valleys, where the "Big Five" – lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos – roam freely. This park is particularly renowned for its conservation of endangered rhinos, making sightings of these magnificent creatures especially meaningful. Guided safaris through Hluhluwe Imfolozi are led by knowledgeable rangers, enhancing each sighting with insights into the park’s unique flora and fauna. With its commitment to conservation, breathtaking scenery, and exceptional wildlife, a safari here offers an unforgettable and immersive connection with South Africa’s natural heritage.

This is one of the most popular tours as it takes you to 3 different game reserves all within the same day. You are also guaranteed to see the various types of animals namely the lions, elephants, rhino, giraffe, zebra, kudu, and many more. -Game safari in Tala Game Reserve -African traditional dances in Phezulu Safari -African village in Phezulu Safari -See lions and elephants in Natal Lion Park

Wherever you are in the Zulu Kingdom you are no more than 3 hours from Africa’s iconic Big 5. Today, however, you shall be a whole lot closer. It is a 05h00 start. As you know wildlife, especially predators, are most active around dawn and dusk. The Big 5 Bucketlist Safari gives you the best chance to see the Big 5 on a day tour within KwaZulu Natal. Enter into a Premier Private Game Reserve and meet your knowledgeable ranger. Listen to a briefing on game drive etiquette before you start your 3 hour morning safari. Your ranger will track wildlife while keeping tabs on sightings throughout the reserve giving you the best chance to be in the right place at the right time. This reserve only permits travellers staying at their luxury lodges to traverse the park, unless you’re with us of course. Time for lunch. After lunch we’re heading deeper into the reserve. Embark on another 3 hour game drive focusing on different game. At approximately 16h00 we will depart for Durban.

Self-driving South Africa can be dangerous and stressful. Relax and soak up the views—yet still enjoy a vehicle just for your group—on this private Durban–Cape Town road trip, with accommodation, breakfast, water, and entrance fees included. Look for the Big Five in safari in Tsitsikamma National Park; sample Western Cape wines at Benguela Cove Wine Estate; visit Plettenberg Bay, Hermanus, Knysna, and Mossel Bay; and hike to Hole in the Wall.