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This historic square in the middle of Durban is the spot where
the city originated as a tiny settlement of itinerant traders and
hunters in the early 19th century. It is named for Henry...
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In January 2004 Sea World closed its doors to the public and
reopened as uShaka Marine World, which has become the largest
marine theme park in Africa. The park is tastefully themed with
African...
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The KwaMuhle Museum is dedicated to the history of race laws in
KwaZulu-Natal, showing through multimedia presentations the
experiences of local people during Apartheid. It is housed in...
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The grand Juma Masjid Mosque was the first mosque to be built in
KwaZulu-Natal, starting construction in 1881 and continuing with
renovations and improvements until 1943. One of the largest in...
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Durban's Botanic Gardens are renowned for having the finest
collection of plantlife anywhere in Africa. Established in 1851,
the gardens, on Sydenham Hill Road west of the Greyville Race
Track,...
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On the Victoria Embankment beside the Durban harbour is a haven
for artists and musicians known as the BAT Centre (an acronym for
Bartle Arts Trust, the organisation that helped to found...
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Zululand, ancestral home of the Zulu people and site of many a
bloody battle between the British, the Boers and the Zulus during
the 19th century, is best explored as a self-drive...
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In the far north of Kwa-Zulu Natal are a string of nature
reserves and game parks, of which the largest and most exciting is
the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, dominated by the fascinating...
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North-west of Durban in the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal is the
Midmar Public Resort Nature Reserve, offering accommodation, picnic
sites and recreational opportunities around the huge Midmar Dam....
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The jagged peaks of the Drakensberg (Dragon Mountains) tower
over the eastern border of Kwa-Zulu Natal with Lesotho, providing a
paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. The mountains abound with...
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A place of nostalgia for the parents who bring their children
here, the Fun World Amusement Park situated on Durban's bustling
beachfront provides safe and secure family entertainment that kids
of...
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For something fun and educational, take the kids to the Natal
Sharks Board, just 9 miles (15km) north of Durban in Umhlanga, to
learn about the marine life that lives off the shores of...
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This knee-high miniature replica of Durban makes a great outing
for families and kids of all ages. Located on Durban's beachfront,
Mini town is a popular and well-loved tourist attraction for...
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The Durban Natural Science Museum is of the old school of
museums, with diorama displays and stuffed specimens of extinct
animals rather than interactive experiences. There's a dusty
replica of a...
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The Moses Mabhida Stadium was built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
and is one of South Africa's most picturesque stadiums. With its
iconic 'arch of triumph', the waves of the Indian Ocean crashing...
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Tala Private Game Reserve, just a 45-minute drive inland of
Durban, is a relaxed sanctuary where visitors can view zebra,
hippos, rhinos, giraffe, kudu, antelope and other wildlife.
Surrounded on...
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The Umgeni River Bird Park has had a dramatic history in recent
years, closed down by its owners due to unprofitability, then
rescued by the municipality after an uproar from the community....
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Durban is most famous as a beach holiday destination, so it's no
wonder that its most popular attraction is the sandy beach
stretching across one end of the city centre. Known as the Golden
Mile,...
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