Around Durban - Durban city
Those beaches, those breaks, those babes
Surf City has the largest population of surfers in the country. Peppered with surf shops and spots, it's an ideal city surfing locale. There are lots of spots, from mellow beach breaks to grindingly hollow reef and beach breaks.
Surf dudes, here’s your breakdown.
See shark feeding time at the Aquarium.
Go for a stroll around Umgeni River Bird Project.
Watch cricket at Kingsmead cricket grounds.
Take a bet on the horses at Greyville and make your fortune.
Go to the Snake Park and watch them milking venom.
Learn more about Jaws at the Sharks Board near Umhlanga Rocks.
Check out the Natural Science Museum at the City Hall.
Try the vegetarian restaurant at the Temple of Understanding.
See what’s on at the Bat Centre. It’s a focal point for art, craft and alternative happenings.
Visit the Durban Art Gallery which has huge collections of everything. Current and historical art sit beside anonymous carvings, clay pots and beadwork and English masterpieces compete with the works of celebrated South African artists. It has over 3500 works.
Visit Grey Street, sample fiery local curry, buy henna for DIY temporary tattoos and visit the largest mosque in the Southern Hemisphere.
Buy a curio at the Victoria Street Market, some spices to make your own curry with and finish off with some magic muti from a kerbside witchdoctor.
Hang out at the happening waterside bars where you can watch ships come in until you fall off your barstool or get kicked out.
Places to Stay
Agape Backpackers
Accommodation is in wooden cabins and the rooftop entertainment area has sea views.
Ansteys Beach Backpackers
Ansteys is just a short walk from the world famous “Cave Rock” surf break.
Banana Backpackers
Located in an apartment block with an enormous central open air “roof garden” of sorts, it is centrally situated and just a 5 minute walk from great year round swimming and surfing.
Hippo Hide
Set in a beautiful indigenous garden with an inviting rock pool this is a good choice for weary travellers wanting an escape from the occasional madness of the backpacking world.
Home Backpackers
Home is a quiet, safe, uncomplicated place where where everyone gets to know your name.
Nomads Backpackers
A comfortable home run by seasoned travellers.
On The Beach
Tthat's exactly where they are… and with walking distance of La Lucia Mall and a bunch of city amenities.
Smith's Cottage
The cottage is a 5 minute drive to beach and city (they run a shuttle).
Tekweni Backpackers Hostel
Tekweni cooks. One can’t say anything else about this ever-buzzy hostel and its hordes of people.
What to do
Adventure Dives
These guys are passionate about diving - and about having a good time. Tours can combine dives, safaris, adventure and culture.
Skydive Durban
Adrenaline and scenery combined in one rush.
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