Durban - Coastal Metropolis and Holiday Mecca
Durban is the holiday mecca for many South Africans, offering an endless summer climate and a carnival atmosphere, blue seas, golden beaches and entertainment for every taste. It is truly one of the country's favorite holiday playgrounds.
The city of Durban has so much to offer that it is almost impossible to list all its interests and pleasures. A few of the places of interest not to be missed by the visitor are the beach front with its restaurants and amusement park offering fun for the younger generation. The aquarium, Ushaka Marine World, offers a very interesting view of life under the sea and is one of the best in the country. Displays of tricks and acrobatics by seals and dolphins should not be missed. Durban harbor and yacht club are worth a visit and visitors may book a pleasure cruise or visit the Maritime Museum.
The Durban Botanical Gardens are internationally known for subtropical plants, orchids and their rare collection of cycads, the Japanese Gardens have an enchanting atmosphere and displays of flowers, ponds, and oriental designs. There are a number of interesting museums such as the local History Museum, Africana Museum, The Art Museum, Natural Science Museum and Camera Museum to mention a few. The Snake Park on the beach front has a large display of reptiles from all over the world. There are also temples and mosques which are of interest and must be visited. The Umgeni Bird Park allows visitors on walkways to view indigenous and exotic birds at close range.
Durban has so many places of interest that any visitor must carefully plan an itinerary to experience all that this magnificent city has to offer.
User Comments & Reviews
2010-03-02 11:49:50
Francis Farewell Square is named after Francis George Farewell and not Henry Francis Flynn.
2009-10-19 15:03:42
To Tanveer Ahmad Bhat, Please note that SouthAfrica.com does not represent any government authority. The SA Embassy in Delhi should give you a valid reason for refusing your visa and we suggest that you contact them again.
2009-10-17 20:45:08
Being in South Africa I head about a monument of singing woman in Durban harbor. Can I get more info about it, please? Regards Eugene
2009-08-31 07:59:02
hi'i want to cum s africa for holiday i applied twice at delhi s a embassy but they rufused me twice coz of missleadind infomationg wa was that?by mistake i gave them old letter head thats y im very very upset they rufsed my visa
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