Top Rated Attractions in Durban

African Kingdom Tours specializes in day and overnight tours including the Hluhluwe Game Park and St. Lucia tour and the Lesotho Via Sani Pass tour, which includes transportation via 4x4 and a trip to the highest pub in Africa. Longer tours include a three day trip in the Drakensburg Mountains. For those who are traveling through, several one-direction tours are also available. All tours include transportation and some food.

Discover Durban's nightlife by visiting the Fahrenheit Executive Lounge and Nightclub. As the sun sets, the interiors are lit with psychedelic lighting and modern sound settings while the DJ spins some groovy numbers making the crowd burn the dance floor. While enjoying the lively ambiance of the club you could indulge in light snacks and drinks. The club also offers rental spaces for private events and parties where the venue can be decorated as per the requirement of the event.

Durban Botanic Gardens are regarded by many as some of South Africa's most beautiful city park lands. In 1850, the original curator, Mr. Mark Johnson McKen, laid the groundwork for what it is today. Specialties include the Earnest Thorpe Orchid House, a Herb Garden, a Sunken Garden and the Garden for the Blind. There is an information center and a tea garden. There are live concerts held in the park regularly, throughout the year, and audiences are welcome to bring along a picnic basket. Multiple concerts take place in the hall and the event spaces in the gardens. Workshops and exhibitions are also held.

The Umgeni River Bird Park is one of the finest bird parks in the world, with a spectacular collection of over 3,000 exotic and indigenous birds. A network of paths gives you a fine place to see lories, cockatoos and aras. It is set on the Umgeni River, which is at the edge of Durban city, close to the river mouth. There is a daily show which is highly recommended and an excellent way to see the birds in flight.

Beyond the glitz of North Beach, Battery beach is less developed and less crowded. One reason for this may be that it has less facilities including kiosks, but has its advantages. It is a popular beach for working up a tan, as it is quiet, with few distractions (due to lack of things to do) from people playing games. The large amusement park to the north of the beach is a good place for families to spend a day, the Waterworld (which includes a fun park) and Animal Farm.

Enjoy a nostalgic steam train trip on this railway company, which was formed in 1982 by a group of enthusiasts who realized the demise of steam in South Africa was not far off. All proceeds from running the trains are channeled back into restoration. This is one of the oldest lines and most scenic railway trips in South Africa. The train is available to hire for functions and conferences. Departure point is Kloof station, departing the first and last Sunday of every month.