Top Activities on the Ground in Durban

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.

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.

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.

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 2 day tour takes you to some game reserves, the Drakensberg Mountains and the Nelson Mandela Capture Site. You experience a 4x4 Game Drive in Tala Game Reserve. You get to see elephants, lions, rhino, giraffe and many other animals in Tala Game Reserve and Natal Lion Park. In the Drakensberg, which is considered as one of the most beautiful areas in South Africa you go for hiking at foot of the mountains.

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.

Depart Durban early and travel through the scenic KwaZulu-Natal Midlands on a full-day exploration of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Your first stop is the magnificent Howick Falls, where water plunges nearly 100 metres into a misty gorge — a breathtaking start to your day. Continue to the Mandela Capture Site, an important monument marking the place where Nelson Mandela was arrested in 1962. Here, you’ll visit the museum and view the sculpture that symbolizes his enduring legacy. The journey then leads to the spectacular Drakensberg Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dramatic peaks and rolling valleys. Enjoy a two-hour hike through this pristine landscape, surrounded by fresh mountain air and panoramic views. Tour Highlights: - Visit Howick Falls and enjoy stunning views of this 95-metre natural wonder. - Explore the Mandela Capture Site Museum and iconic steel sculpture memorial. - Experience the beauty of the Drakensberg Mountains with a two-hour hike.

The Drakensberg Mountain Region has to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. 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. It creates a natural border between the kingdom of Lesotho and the province of KwaZulu-Natal.This private full one day tour takes you to: 1. Drakensberg Mountains 2. Nelson Mandela Capture Site 3. Howick Falls

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.

Take a Durban City sightseeing tour to get to know a city built by Zulu tribes, colonial settlers, and Indians who came during the 19th century to work as indentured servants. Learn more about how this diversity has shaped Durban.

This tour is suitable for solo travelers, couples, families and also for small groups. A special tour of Zululand offers an incredible blend of wildlife, nature, and cultural experiences. Start with thrilling game safaris in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve and iSimangaliso Wetland Park, where you’ll encounter the Big Five and other wildlife in diverse ecosystems. Then, embark on a hippo and croc boat cruise in the St Lucia Estuary, getting up close to these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Do a tour of the sunshine city of Durban. Finally, conclude with a breathtaking hike in the Drakensberg Mountains, exploring dramatic peaks, valleys, and ancient San rock art. This tour captures the heart of Zululand’s natural beauty and rich biodiversity.

Spend a whole day exploring the epic beauty of the Drakensberg mountains on a tour that takes in as much of the World Heritage Site as possible. Visit the Bushman cave paintings and look upon art that was created 2000 years ago by natives to South Africa. Enjoy endless views of the hills and valleys as you travel, then head back to Durban to see the Nelson Mandela Capture Site sculpture and monument.

This 10 Day Tour is the best way to see South Africa. It includes all the 9 nights accommodation and breakfasts. The tour starts off in Johannesburg, moves to Kruger National Park, one of the biggest Game Reserves in Africa. From there to Isimangaliso Wetlands Park, a World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful places on earth. From Isimangaliso we proceed to the bustling city of Durban, with its sunny and warm beaches. From Durban we go to the Drakensburg Mountains where you also go on a 2 to 4 hour hiking. Then from Drakensberg Mountains its back to the South Coast until we reach Port Shepstone. From Port Shepstone we travel inland in the Eastern Cape region and see some traditional Xhosa villages. We go past Mthatha as we head back to the Coast in East London. Here we start on the Garden Route, one of the most natural beautiful areas of South Africa. We see the best coastal towns of Port Alfred, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Hermanus until we reach Cape Town.

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.

Escape the city for a day exploring St Lucia Wetlands Park (iSimangaliso Wetland Park), a vast natural wetland that's also South Africa's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Depart Durban for a 2-hour boat ride through the park's estuary, keeping an eye out for resident crocs and hundreds of hippos as you float along. This massive estuary is also a bird-lover's paradise, with flamingos, kingfishers, eagles and more.

Discover the wildlife and culture of KwaZulu-Natal on a day filled with adventure. Begin with a game safari at Tala Game Reserve, where you’ll encounter giraffes, zebras, and rhinos in their natural habitat. Next, visit the Natal Lion Park to see lions and elephants, followed by a vibrant traditional Zulu dance performance at Phezulu Safari Park. Immerse yourself in the local culture with a guided tour of a Zulu village and explore the reptile park featuring crocodiles and other reptiles. Enjoy breathtaking views from the hilltop restaurant during your lunch break (at your own cost). - Visit Tala Game Reserve for a thrilling wildlife safari - See lions and elephants at Natal Lion Park - Enjoy a traditional Zulu dance performance and guided village tour - Relax at the hilltop restaurant with panoramic views and lunch options

This tour is one of the favourite for many. It takes you to see some of the most beautiful scenery in the Drakensberg Mountains. You also go on hiking in the Drakensberg. You also visit the Nelson Mandela Capture Site and get to visit the museum with loads of information and visit the world renowned Nelson Mandela Sculpture. You also enjoy a drive in the beautiful Midlands Meander area. Finally you will also have see the 95 metre water fall in Howick.

Explore the stunning Drakensberg Mountains on this half-day guided hiking tour from Durban. Experience the natural beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring dramatic peaks, lush valleys, and ancient rock formations. Enjoy a scenic drive through KwaZulu-Natal's countryside, where you'll witness charming sugarcane fields and rural villages, culminating in breathtaking mountain views. Tailored hiking trails cater to all fitness levels, allowing for encounters with unique flora and fauna along the way. After the hike, relax with the option to stop for lunch (own expense) on your return journey. - Discover the UNESCO-listed Drakensberg Mountains just outside Durban - Scenic drive through picturesque KwaZulu-Natal countryside - Tailored hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels - Opportunity to spot unique wildlife and vibrant plant life along the hike

This 7 day tour is suitable for solo travelers, couples and groups. A journey from Durban to Cape Town via Mthatha, East London, Port Elizabeth, Addo National Park, Plettenberg Bay, Robberg Nature Reserve, Knysna, and Hermanus offers an epic adventure through South Africa’s diverse landscapes and attractions. Starting in Durban, the route explores the historic and cultural treasures of Mthatha and East London, before heading to Port Elizabeth for its beautiful beaches and the nearby Addo National Park, where you can encounter the Big Five. The journey continues to Plettenberg Bay and the stunning Robberg Nature Reserve, followed by the charming town of Knysna with its lagoon and forests. Finally, the scenic drive takes you to Hermanus for spectacular whale watching before arriving in Cape Town

This tour is suitable for solo travelers, couples, families and also for small groups. The hiking in the Drakensberg Mountains is an unforgettable experience. You enjoy the most scenic views. The tour of Mandela Capture Site is rich with South Africa's history pre independence. The tour of Howick Falls is a relaxing experience. This is a great tour.