INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN DURBAN

HIGHSTAKES VENUE

From quad bike trails, paintball, clay pigeon shooting, zip-lining, archery and 4x4 trails, thrill seekers will be spoilt for choice with the wide variety of adventure sports and activities on offer. Tel: 031 782 1139 info@highstakes.co.za https://highstakes.co.za

2 Killarney Valley Road, Cato Ridge, 3680

SCENIC RICKSHA BUS CITY TOUR

Explore the city centre on board the open-top double-decker Ricksha bus. Passengers will learn about the City’s rich history, culture and heritage during the three-hour bus ride. The Ricksha bus tour passes historic buildings and museums as it traverses the City, before stopping to take in some township vibes. A qualified tour guide is on board to narrate the tour and answer any questions about the City. The tour is R50 for children and pensioners and R100 for adults.

Tel: 031 322 4209 info@visitdurban.travel www.visitdurban.travel

2 KE Masinga Road, North Beach, Durban, 4001

ZULUMOON GONDOLAS BOAT RIDES

Zulumoon Gondolas offers private boat rides at night down the Durban Point waterfront canal. Gondola Boat Rides provides a memorable experience and is a great option for families, couples, friends and children to take in the City’s sights in a new way. The unique African gondola will take you along Durban’s beautiful waterfront canal. Prices range from R160 per adult.

Jeff Livingston: 078 265 2046 www.gondolas.co.za

39 Timeball Boulevard, Point, Durban, 4001

UMGENI RIVER BIRD PARK

This park is situated on

3.5 hectares of lush tropical landscaping and houses an everincreasing collection of more than 800 birds from over 200 species. Some species are the only representatives of their kind in Africa while others are commonly kept as pets.

Tel: 031 322 5750 Simangele.noyiyana@durban.gov.za

https://www. umngeniriverbirdpark.co.za

490 Riverside Road, Umgeni Park, Durban North, 4051

USHAKA MARINE WORLD

South Africa’s most-loved marine theme park offers a world of water rides; a breathtaking oceanarium; dolphin, seal and penguin shows; shopping; beach activities and more! ushaka is situated on Durban’s Golden Mile and brings together cultures like no other place in Africa.

Visit ushaka Marine World for a secure, clean environment that resonates with the sound of fun.

Tel: 031 328 8000 or 031 328 8090 mkt@ushakamarineworld.co.za https://ushakamarineworld.co.za

1 King Shaka Avenue, Point, Durban, 4001

SEGWAY GLIDES

Why walk through the City when you can glide? After a quick 15-minute training session, you’ll set off on your journey with a qualified Segway tour operator. Bring your family and friends to the world-renowned Moses Mabhida Stadium where you will enjoy a smooth ride while showing off your “Segway Smile”. Tel: 083 456 8507 mms@segwaytourskzn.co.za http://www.segwayglidingtours. com/

Moses Mabhida Stadium, 44 Isaiah Ntshangase Road, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4023.

PHEZULU SAFARI PARK

Phezulu Safari Park is one of the most popular attractions in Durban. Attractions include insight into Zulu culture, game drives and a crocodile park. If you’re feeling very adventurous, why not have lunch with a crocodile?

Tel: 031 777 1000 info@phezulusafaripark.co.za https://phezulusafaripark.co.za/ 190 Old Main Road, Bothas Hill, Outer West Durban, 3610

ISITHUMBA ADVENTURE CENTRE

Explore Isithumba Valley, which is an authentic Zulu village found 40 minutes west of Durban in the tranquil Valley of a Thousand Hills.

Travellers come for getaways, tours, hiking, kayaking, biking, cultural experiences or simply to enjoy the amazing views.

Here, the summer days are warm while the winter days are crisp and clear.

Tel: 065 936 4418 info@isithumba.com D1004 Phumekhaya Road, Isithumba, 3720

ANIMAL FARMYARD

A delightful venue with a wide selection of animals. Children can feed and pet the animals, milk a cow (milking demonstrations are at 10.30 am and 3.30 pm), ride a pony/horse, go on a tractor ride or play on the jungle gym’s swings and slides and for the older children, there’s a zip line ride (foofy slide).

Entry fee is R35 per person. The Animal Farmyard is open Monday to Sunday from 9 am to 4.30 pm including school and public holidays.

Tel: 031 765 2240 or 082 979 6030 Jenny@animalfarmyard.co.za http://www.animalfarmyard.co.za/

3 Lello Road, Assagay, Hillcrest, 3624

SPLASH WATERWORLD

Splash Waterworld provides families with a full day of fun. Situated on Amanzimtoti Main Beach, the mix of speed and body rides caters for both adrenaline junkies and the less adventurous. Speed slides include a coaster tube ride, kamikaze and stuka free fall. Other body rides are the famous “washing machine” and midi body ride.

There are also a variety of rides for kiddies, a water mushroom and river ride. The water park is wheelchair friendly, with lifeguards strategically positioned throughout.

Tel: 031 903 3034 http://www.splashwaterworld.co.za/

97 Beach Road, Amanzimtoti Main Beach, Amanzimtoti, Durban, 4126

GIBA GORGE

Enjoy the great outdoors at Giba Gorge. This mountain bike park and lifestyle facility is nestled in a lush green valley alongside the N3 freeway, just outside Pinetown. A place for outdoor enthusiasts with something suitable for the whole family. If mountain biking is not your scene, then you can always just relax and have a picnic or enjoy one of the many hiking trails.

Tel: 031 769 1419 info@gibagorge.co.za www.gibagorge.co.za

110 Stockville Road, Tollgate, Pinetown.

BEACH HORSE RIDING EXPERIENCE

Enjoy a romantic beach horse ride at sunset or indulge in a champagne breakfast ride on a trail that meanders through sugar cane fields and coastal forests. The Durban region has a wide variety of settings that offer enjoyable beach horse rides. Trails at Gary’s Horses Amanzimtoti range from one-hour rides to several hours and are tailored to your skill level and experience.

Tel: 084 205 9797 coetzee3@polka.co.za garysbeachrides.co.za

71 School Road, Amanzimtoti, Durban

DURBAN BOTANIC GARDENS

Situated in the City of Durban, the Durban Botanic Gardens is Durban’s oldest public institution and Africa’s oldest surviving botanic garden. It is a living library of plants and comprises 15 hectares with paved walkways. The Botanic Gardens offers guided tours, guided golf cart tours, popular picnic spots, restaurants and gourmet coffee and is a great place to host big events.

Tel: 031 322 4021 Whatsapp and Cell: 068 598 1396

Email: reception@dbgt.org.za Address: 9A John Zikhali Road, Berea, Durban, 4001

THE SILOKAZIS @ INANDA DAM

The township tourism hidden gem, The Silokazis, nestled in Inanda, is a 4-star event, function and lodge venue. Offering tranquil views as it overlooks the majestic and breathtaking Inanda Dam, the venue also offers luxury boat cruises, helicopter rides, jet-skiing, stunning accommodation and much more.

Tel: 076 123 6227 Address; Ngwele Rd, Mshazi, Qiniselani Manyuswa, 3610