In Durban, confident high-rise twenty-first century and multicultural South Africa stands side by side with relics from the city’s long and sometimes rocky history.
But what draws those in the know to Durban is a combination of its modern-day culture and its exquisite Indian Ocean location. Here the city meets seemingly endless stretches of golden sand.
Tuck into a hearty plate of bunny chow, watch surfers tackle the huge waves from the beachfront, and stroll along the shaded pathways of the Botanic Gardens before enjoying the dolphin show at uShaka Marine World. These are the highlights of Durban in one private day.