Durban – South Africa

Durban is the third largest city in South Africa and has an international airport.
Swimming is possible all year round due to great South African weather.
Beaches are protected with shark nets. Durban boast 600km of subtropical beaches on the warm Indian Ocean coastline
Average January Temperature: 76 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 64 degrees F
The Comrades Marathon is run between Durban and Pietermaritzburg and is the largest road race in Africa and the largest ultra-marathon in the world

Durban Attractions:

TIMEWARP SURFING MUSEUM
Victoria Embankment and beyond, including the Yacht Mole, the Ocean Terminal Building and the Sugar Terminal, the heart of KwaZulu-Natal's sugar industry
Natal Maritime Museum and the Old Court House
Indian District, characterized by markets, mosques, temples and well-preserved buildings from the turn of the century.
Emmanuel Cathedral.
Victoria Street Market, filled with spices, curios and fresh produce.

uShaka Marine World

Attractions: dolphin and seal stadia, a penguin habitat and a snorkelling lagoon stocked with coral fish, separated from the shark tank by 20cm thick glass.

Wet ‘n Wild includes a water park with fun rides.

For the less adventurous, relax on the beaches, or let the smaller kids splash in the sparkling pools!

Sea World is one of the 5 largest aquariums in the world.

The centrepiece of uShaka is a 1920 era cargo steamer shipwreck, run aground between rocks and lagoons. The Ship houses two restaurants .

Retail shopping village where enjoy a day of shopping .

Durban's North coast: Ballito Beach, Zinkwazi Beach, Umhlali Beach, Tinley Manor Beach, Thompson's Bay Beach, Sheffield Beach, Shaka's Rock Beach, Salt Rock, Blythedale Beach and Clark Bay.

South Coast: Southport (Anerley), Banana Beach, Bazley Beach, Beach Terminus, Big Tree Beach, Clansthal, Glenmore Beach, Green Point, Margate Beach and Marina Beach to mention a few.

Emergency contact numbers:

Ambulance, call tel. 10177
Police: tel. 300-3333;
Flying Squad: tel. 10111; SAP
Tourist Protection Unit: tel. 031/368-4453;
Fire brigade: tel. 031/309-4341;
NSRI (sea rescue): tel. 031/361-8567;
Rape Crisis: tel. 031/312-2323.

General South Africa Info:

Currency - South Africa uses the rand (R) as its currency unit.The Rand is divided into 100 cents. Notes are in R200, R100, R50, R20 and R10. Coins are in denominations of R5, R2, R1 and 50c, 20c, 10c, 5c.

Credit Cards - Most major credit cards are accepted throughout the country.

Tipping - In restaurants, 10% of the bill usually applies, depending on the standard of service provided. Restaurants do not normally include the tip in the bill.

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