Getting to Durban

Durban flights tend to arrive into Durban International Airport, which is served by airlines such as South African Airways, Singapore Airlines, British Airways and Air Zimbabwe. Cheap flights to Durban also arrive frequently from other destinations within South Africa. Cheap flights to Durban can be had if you book your travel arrangements well in advance and you travel with a no-frills airline.

The Dolphin Coast

Possibly the most stunning beach on the whole continent, the Dolphin Coast also offers a variety of facilities from wetlands to amazing views of the clear blue Indian Ocean to nature reserves. Not that far from the Dolphin Coast is a tour beach called Sharks Board where you can see a dissection, an audiovisual presentation and actual shark carcasses.

Hare Krishna Temple of Understanding

Just south of the centre of Durban, this particular Temple of Understanding offers a fantastic vegetarian restaurant to accompany your tour of the gardens. Opened in 1969 and with gold steeples and a silver roof, the temple is where you can view a variety of ornamental gardens that contain unique plant species. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Hindu artifact collection.

Umegeni River Bird Park

Located on the Umegeni River approximately 1km away from the centre of Durban, this Bird Park is rated as one of the best in the world, containing more than 3,000 indigenous birds including lories, aras and cockatoos. You can wander through the park at your own pace and travel along one of the many trails.