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Durban is South Africa's third-largest city and Africa's
busiest port. Blessed with a balmy tropical climate
and lovely beaches, the city and its coastal resorts
to the north and south are the country's premier holiday
destination.
- The 6km beachfront, known as the Golden Mile, offers
superb swimming and surfing, paddling pools, fishing
piers, amusement parks, crafts and flea markets, hotels,
restaurants and fast food outlets. And don't miss
a ride on one of the city's colourfully plumed rickshas
- Sea World aquarium and dolphinarium, where dolphins,
seals and penguins entertain and fearsome sharks frighten
(031 337 3536)
- A harbour tour, by day or night, or deep-sea cruise
to watch whales and dolphins (031 305 4022)
- Umgeni River Bird Park, one of the top three in
the world, with hundreds of indigenous and exotic
birds. (031 579 4600)
- Fitsimmons Snake Park, with its fine collection
of venomous snakes, crocodiles, leguaans and terrapins
(073 156 9606)
- The Victoria St Market, an oriental market in the
city with over 170 shops, offering good bargains
Durban Transport (031 309 5942) operates municipal bus
services throughout the city from its terminal in Pine
Street. Smaller, "cheeper" and more convenient Mynah
buses run regularly between the Berea and the Beachfront
(031 309 4126). Tuk Tuks (three-wheel, open cabs) ply
the Golden Mile and Beachfront. Minibus taxis also operate
along major routes, and there are numerous metered taxis
(see numbers below).
Make sure to visit the Tourist
Junction offices in the old Station
Building at 160 Pine Street |
031 304 7144 |
| Alamo National Car Rental |
031 332 9455 |
| Avis |
031 408 1282 |
| Budget |
031 304 9023 |
| Imperial |
031 337 3731 |
For tours of the Durban area
Aussie's African Safaris |
031 337 3442 |
for a minibus tour of the City/beachfront
Ricksha Bus Tours |
083 289 0509 |
for cruises on Durban Bay
Sarie Marais Pleasure Cruises |
031 305 4022 |
| Charter Boat Association |
031 301 1953 |
Durban and nearby suburbs offer some spectacular shopping
malls, including:
| The Pavilion, at Westville |
031 265 0558 |
| The Workshop, Aliwal St |
031 304 9894 |
| The Wheel, Gillespie St |
031 332 4324 |
| La Lucia Mall, Wm Campbell Drive |
031 562 8420 |
Gateway, at Mount Edgecombe,
claimed to be the largest shopping
complex in the Southern Hemisphere |
031 566 2332 |
| Book a Bed Ahead |
031 304 4934 |
| Computicket |
0861 400 500 |
| Addington Hospital |
031 327 2000 |
| Entabeni Hospital |
031 204 1300 |
| Ambulance |
031 309 1404 |
| Emergency Chemist |
031 207 3946 |
| Eagle Radio taxis |
031 337 8333 |
| Fire |
031 361 0000 |
| Beach Patrol |
031 368 2207 |
| Metro Police 24-hour Emergency |
031 300 3333 |
| Sea Rescue |
031 337 2200 |
| Tourist Support Unit |
080 561 1297 |
| Lifeline |
031 312 2323 |
| Hilton Hotel |
City |
031 336 8100 |
| Blue Waters Hotel |
Beachfront |
031 332 1447 |
| Beach Hotel |
Beachfront |
031 337 4222 |
| City Lodge |
near Beachfront |
031 332 1447 |
| Protea Hotel |
Balmoral |
0800 11 9000 |
| Mandalay Guest House |
Morningside |
031 312 3306 |
| Roseland House |
Glenwood |
031 201 3256 |
Links to Useful
Sites
www.durbanexperience.co.za
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