Top Rated Attracties in Durban

Ooit in de rustige Cathedral Street, deze kathedraal staat nu onder de hele ruzie van het stadscentrum. Buiten is het gebouw van roode bakstenen en is van gotische toren gekroond. Binnen vindt man koele marmeren vloeren, gewelfden dakken en een mooien marmeren altaar. Deze kathedraal heeft nog dagelijkse diensten en iedereen is welkom.

Kloof is the elite suburb of Durban, and lies on the western side of the city, easily reached by the N3 freeway. This large nature reserve is one of 20 in the city and lies to either side of the Molweni river. You will find a magnificent 20Km nature trail with fantastic views of the Krantzkloof gorge. There are three waterfalls, one of which is 90m tall, and two picnic sites available to visitors for the day. Nature reserves are a safe environment in which to explore the rich African wildlife.

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.

Dit is een van de fijnste vogelparken ter wereld met meer dan 3.000 soorten exotisch en inheemse vogelen. Een system van straten geeft heel veel mogelijkheiden om Lori's, Kakatoes, en papagaaien te zien. Op de oefer van de Umgeni rivier gelegen, de park is slechts 1km van de standrand van Durban. Er is een show dagelijk om 11 s' ochtends en 2 uur s' middags die sterk aanbevolen woord.

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.