Durban CBD
Description
Durban CBD is a mishmash of colours, fragrances, and culture. Situated on the warm Indian Ocean, Durban CBD is renowned for its glorious Golden Mile beaches, Indian markets, rickshaws, and subtropical weather that promise sunshine just about every day of the year.
The Golden Mile promises an endless stretch of postcard worthy beaches fringed by warm water, palm trees, and informal markets. Take a walk on foot or cycle along the beachfront to absorb the laidback atmosphere of this stunning South African city.
Your first stop should be Durban’s old railway station, now known as Tourist Junction, where you can plan a variety of city tours. You can’t miss this enormous building on Monty Naicker Road with its beautiful redbrick façade.
With the largest Indian community outside of India, Durban has plenty of unique culture waiting to be explored. Travel around in a rickshaw, taste a bunny chow, barter for souvenirs at the Victoria Street Market, and visit the West Street and Juma Masjid mosques.
Durban CBD is not only great for leisure makers. The Durban International Convention Centre is a world class exhibition centre for events, functions, and conferences. The ICC has placed Durban on the map and attracts business travellers from all over the world.
History lovers will be in their element in Durban CBD. Visit the Edwardian neo-baroque City Hall which houses the Natural Science Museum, main library, and the Durban Art Gallery. Other historical points of interest include the Old Fort, Kwa Muhle Museum, Old Courthouse Museum, Addington Hospital Museum, and the Natal Maritime Museum.
Nature lovers will enjoy a trip to Durban Botanical Gardens, Fitzsimons Snake Park, and Mitchell Park Zoo just a 10 minute drive from the CBD. The Valley Of 1000 Hills is a 40 minute drive away from the city centre and offers a memorable scenic route with exceptional gorges, streams, and villages.
Durban is a city built for sport. Moses Mabhida Soccer Stadium hosts various matches and concerts, as well as the Big Rush Swing and Sky Car which offers an unbeatable view of the city and coastline. King’s Park Rugby Stadium and Sahara Cricket Stadium Kingsmead also hold numerous sports matches.
Other popular Durban CBD attractions include uShaka Marine World, Funworld Durban, Suncoast Casino, and Durban Playhouse.
With such a diverse range of attractions and activities, Durban CBD is the ultimate holiday destination for young and old.
