Top 6 Hidden Gems Things to do in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

October 7, 2021 Kaleigh Reichenbach

The Indian and colonial influences in this South African beach city can’t be missed, and the blend of cultures and architecture makes Durban unique in South Africa. Durban’s Golden Mile is a destination for surfers, families and fisherman, due to its blend of natural beauty and modern resort. Major-city attractions abound, making this a good destination for families and couples alike.
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1. Tim Brown Tours - Durban Safari Tours

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Tim Brown Tours - Durban Safari Tours

Durban Day Safaris and Overnight Durban Safari Tours to visit the ‘Big 5’ nature reserves, Drakensberg mountains and the Battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa We are an owner run specialist Durban Safari “Big 5” and Durban Tour Operator company based near Durban. We have been operating out of Durban since February 2010 and focus our tailor made Durban Safaris and Durban Tours around the Durban and KwaZulu-Natal area of South Africa. Specialists in Nature Tours – Durban Safaris/Drakensberg Mountain Tours, Cultural Zulu Tours and Historical Battlefield Tours departing from Durban City. The main areas our Durban Safaris and Durban Tours are focused around are the ‘Big 5’ Hluhluwe Imfolozi game reserve for Safaris, Drakensberg mountains for hiking and scenic Tours. The Valley of 1000 Hills for Zulu cultural villages/Tours and township Tours as well as Dundee for Battlefield Safari Tours from Durban throughout KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Tim Brown Tours will tailor make a Safari from Durban or Tour from Durban to suit your specific requirements if you cannot find a listed Durban Safari or Durban Tour that meets your requirements. We will collect you from your Hotel in the Durban area and return you there after your Durban Safari or Durban Tour experience. We offer a high level of service and can be flexible with our Durban Day Safaris/Tours and our Durban overnight Safaris/Tours, to ensure that you our valued clients have the best possible experience on your Durban ‘Big 5’ Bush Safari, Drakensberg mountain Tour or Battlefield Historical Tour in and around our beautiful city of Durban, province KwaZulu-Natal and country of South Africa!

2. ScubaXcursion

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ScubaXcursion

ScubaXcursion launch from one of the most popular resorts and holiday destinations in KwaZulu-Natal. Scottburgh’s main appeal lies with its beautiful sheltered bathing beach equipped with popular restaurants and loads of activities for the whole family and non diving family members to enjoy. This charming coastal town offers from camping to hotel accommodation, a wide variety of shopping centres and restaurants, stunning golf course with ocean view to name but a few of the nearby activities. We offer daily Scuba Diving charters to the world renowned Aliwal Shoal, Dive Equipment Retail shop, Dive Equipment Rental, Scuba Courses, Baited shark dives and on site accommodation. Not a lot of time available and no dive experience..NO PROBLEM we offer Try Scuba Courses, Shark Cage Diving and Snorkeling, It's your chance to discover unknown worlds. There is nothing like it.

3. Phansi Museum

500 Esther Roberts Road Corner of Cedar Road and Esther Roberts, Glenwood, Durban 4001 South Africa +27 31 206 2889 [email protected] http://www.phansi.com
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Phansi Museum

Reviewed By mandr268 - Westport, Ireland

we were privileged to be show around this amazing collection by Phumzile ( i wanted to take her home) she had a great way of tell a very moving story about so many of the items, there are so many things to see , i hope we will be able to return one day to soak up even more of it

4. Blue Wilderness Shark Adventures

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Blue Wilderness Shark Adventures

Shark Cage Diving - Snorkelling with Sharks - Shark SCUBA Diving - These are just some of the great shark adventures that Blue Wilderness offers from our Shark Center in Scottburgh, along Durban's South Coast. Our shark expeditions are suited for all levels of experience, age and confidence. Our goal is to allow everyone a safe, exciting, memorable and educational encounter with the sharks of Durban's Aliwal Shoal. We also offer Scuba Diving and, during the months of May to July, we follow South Africa's incredible Sardine Run.

5. The Valley of a 1000 Hills

47 Old Main Road Botha's Hill, Durban, Durban 3610 South Africa +27 31 322 2855 http://www.1000hillstourism.co.za
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The Valley of a 1000 Hills

Densely forested and dotted with gorges, streams and villages, this valley makes for a stunning scenic drive.

Reviewed By lynlitvack - Thornhill, Canada

Magnificent scenery, lush landscapes, fresh air. We took a lovely hike in the sunshine the fresh air was intoxicating and the beauty of the rushing stream below. The sky seemed to go on forever with awesome clouds.

6. The Spice Emporium, Durban

31 Monty Naicker Road, Durban South Africa +27 31 332 5888 [email protected] http://www.spiceemporium.co.za
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The Spice Emporium, Durban

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