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Durban’s surrounding attractions
Away from the Durban city centre, richly decorated temples, beautiful mosques and lively street markets await the visitor. On the outskirts of Durban nature reserves and sanctuaries can be found such as the Umgeni River Bird Park which is home to exotic birds in walk through aviaries. The Hindu Temple of Understanding which is located in Durban’s suburb called Chatsworth never fails to impress with its grandiose opulence.
The City of Durban provides many interesting sights to visit such as:
The Natural Science Museum in Durban
The Durban Art Gallery
Durban History Museum
Church Square
St Paul’s Church
Medwood Gardens
Durban’s old train station
African Art Centre in Durban
Durban Exhibition Centre
KwaMuhle Museum
Old Fort in Durban
Warriors Gate Durban
Old House Museum Durban
Amongst the activies which can be enjoyed while in Durban are:
Canoeing
Cycling
Diving
Golfing
Hiking
Horse Racing
Sailing and surfing
White water rafting
The Workshop in Durban
The Workshop is Durban’s premier shopping centre.
Victoria Street Market, Durban
In this crowded and vibrant bazaar visitors can sample the tastes and aromas of the Orient as they browse through many stalls offering spices and incense. Silk items, linen, brassware, leather goods, ceramics and curios are also sold at the Victoria Street Market in Durban.
Durban Botanic Gardens
The Durban Botanic Gardens are located near the Greyville racecourse. It was built in 1849 as an experimental station for tropical crops. The spectacular cycad and palm collection on the 15 ha property is one of the largest of its kind in the world. Several species such as Encephalartos woodii from the Ngoye forest, can be found. Among the Durban’s Botanic Gardens are the oldest jacaranda trees in South Africa which were originally imported from Argentinia. Other attractions at the Botanic Gardens in Durban are the sunken garden, a herbarium, an ornamental lake and a tea garden.
Waterworld in Durban, KwaZulu Natal
The Waterworld in Durban is a theme park based on having fun in the water. Given Durban’s hot and humid weather, Waterworld is a very popular destination. It offers thrilling water slides, cool wave pools and water chutes in a tropical setting framed by palm trees.
Umgeni River Bird Park, KwaZulu Natal
Umgeni River Bird Park enjoys a beautiful location as it is bordered by steep cliffs and overlooking the north bank of the Umgeni River, 1.5 km from its mouth. Waterfalls cascade down the cliffs into ponds fringed by palms and lush vegetation. Walk through aviaries allow visitors a face-to-face with some 3000 birds. Among the 400 resident bird species are rare exotic parrots, toucans, cranes, macaws and hornbills.
Temple of Understanding in Durban
The Temple of Understanding in Durban, KwaZulu Natal, was designed by the Austrian architect Hannes Raudner. It is encircled by a moat and a garden laid out in the shape of a lotus flower. The daily guided tour stake in the awe inspiring marble temple room and the inner sanctuary.
Durban’s North and South Coast, KwaZulu-Natal
Durban is he central point of South Africa’s most popular holiday coastline. Due to the subtropical climate, this beautiful area is a delightful blend of sun, sand, nature reserves and sand. Extending 162 km south of Durban are many coastal towns and holiday resorts such as Scottburgh and Port Edward. Uncrowded beaches at holiday villages such as Ballito are hallmarks of the 154 km stretch of coast that lies north of Durban.
Umgeni River Bird Park, Durban
Rare parrots, toucans and macaws are among the 3000 birds of 400 species housed in the Umgeni River Bird Park. Umgengi River Bird Park is situated 1.5 km from the mouth of the Umgeni River. |
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