Explore Durban

Durban is a laid back seaside town on the east coast of South Africa. Durban has beautiful beaches and is warm throughout the year. Durban’s hidden secret is it,s breathtaking sunrises. It has the sea, the valleys, and the mountains, but you can also see the midlands if you drive inlands and experience a number of game reserves in KZN.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
South Africa has 11 official languages, but English is understood in all 9 provinces.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
South African Rand (ZAR)
UTC+02:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for 2 at a local Indian restaurant will be around R150. A three course meal at a mid-range restaurant will be around R450 for 2 people.
Drinks
Domestic beers are around R30 and craft beers range CHFom R50 to R120.
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Metered taxi’s in Durban have an initial fee of R20 and R12 per kilometer thereafter.
General Transport
Bus services like Durban People Mover travel between the most popular destinations, and you can buy a Muvo card which will cost R110 for 10 trips in peak hours.

Things to do in Durban

Valley of a Thousand Hills; Durban City Hall; Victoria Street Market; Durban Botanical Gardens; Moses Mabhida Stadium; Durban Golden Mile; Phansi Museum; Ushaka Marine World; Juma Mosque; Durban India Quarter; Umgeni River Bird Park; Sani Pass; Howick Falls; Shaka Land

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Yellow Fever
  • Cholera
  • Rabies
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Hiking shoes
  • Raincoat/windbreaker 
  • Sunscreen 
  • First Aid Kit
  • Mosquito repellent 
  • Camera 
  • Water bottle 
  • Binoculars 
  • Waterproof bag 
  • Sun hat
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

No travel documents are required when traveling in South Africa