Durban
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Durban Highlights
The vibrant city of Durban offers a hive of activity and hosts over three million people; a city where east meets west; a cultural extravaganza, a city known as the home of Africa's best managed, busiest port. Durban offers a near perfect climate which makes it the ideal holiday and vacation destination year round.
It also provides a gateway to many game reserves and nature sanctuaries in the province of Kwa-Zulu Natal; some of the best Southern Africa has to offer.
Durban Activites and Attractions
Durban has something for everyone, whether you choose to go on safari, laze on the one of the beautiful beaches or visit one of the many tourist spots such as uShaka Marine World, Wilson's Wharf on the Victoria Embankment and the nearby BAT centre or a game of Golf, the choices are endless.
Durban offers fine and traditional dining, entertainment and shopping. Grey Street and the Warwick Triangle boast vibrant local shops and markets and beachfront stalls sell traditional arts and crafts.
How to Get there
SUNSAFARIS can arrange scheduled flights for guests from most major airports to Durban International Airport. Once you arrive at the airport, self-drive guests will collect their rental car, maps and directions, booked by SUNSAFARIS and depart on their safari or holiday. Private air transfers can also be arranged from Durban airport to a safari lodge of your choice. Guests can self-drive from anywhere in South Africa to Durban. SUNSAFARIS can arrange a car rental for you. The drive time will obviously depend on where you are driving from.
Seasons and Climate
Durban is bordered by the warm Indian Ocean. The region has a warm, sub-tropical climate, with temperatures regulated by the expanse of the Indian Ocean. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures reaching up to 28 degrees Celsius. The majority of the annual rainfall is experienced during the summer months, while winters are warm, dry and clear with temperatures ranging between 19 and 23 degrees Celsius.
Winter sunshine averages approximately 7 hours per day, some of the highest in the country. The climate in Durban is ideal and offers the perfect tourist destination year round. Sea temperatures are also fairly stable, averaging 21 degrees all year.
Comfortable
The Balmoral Hotel
The Balmoral has earned a reputation for being one of the most elegant hotels in Durban offering luxurious rooms; reflecting a historic impression. With its convenient location on the vibrant and well known Golden Mile in Durban, guests can enjoy magnificent views as well as a variety of activities, shopping and tourist attractions on its doorstep.
Lalaria Lodge
Lalaria Lodge prides itself in offering warm and generous South African hospitality in a friendly and relaxed environment with personal attention from your hosts. The lodge is ideally situated for guests looking for an outdoor holiday and beach adventure perfectly positioned for golfers and there are many other sporting facilities in the area. Tennis, squash, bowls and horse-riding are all available as well as a fully equipped gym with instructors.
Luxury
Makaranga Garden Lodge
Makaranga Garden Lodge offers a peaceful location in the magnificent Valley of a Thousand Hills combined with 5 star luxury, beautifully appointed suites and gourmet cuisine. The suites offer modern amenities including air-conditioning and guests can indulge in relaxing spa treatments or enjoy a game of golf on one of the nearby golf courses.
The Square Boutique Hotel and Spa
The Square Boutique Hotel & Spa offers a magnificent location in the trendy and up-market suburb of Umhlanga Rocks in Durban, South Africa. This vibrant and modern hotel is ideal for business and leisure guests centrally located to the business hub as well as the Gateway Theatre of Shopping and ten minutes from the new King Shaka airport in La Mercy.
Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel
Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel offers visitors a luxurious stay combined with warm African hospitality in complete privacy. Facilities include a large swimming pool with a Sports Bar, a Verandah Cocktail Bar offering magnificent views as well as a Chauffeur service, gourmet meals and an in-house beautician/masseuse.
Auberge Hollandaise Guest House
The Auberge Hollandaise Guest House offers a peaceful setting in the trendy suburb of Durban North in South Africa. The Auberge Hollandaise, at 106 Kenneth Kaunda Drive (Northway), is situated in the heart of Durban North, only ten minutes from the city’s International Convention Centre (ICC) in the South, and the famous Gateway Theatre of Shopping in the North.
Hotel Izulu
Hotel Izulu offers 5-star luxury; situated in the beautiful town of Ballito on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. The hotel is well known for its luxury boutique-style accommodation, gourmet cuisine and award winning Impilo Spa. Friendly and efficient staff will see to your every need.
Docklands Hotel
Docklands Hotel in Durban’s Point Waterfront development is next door to the world renowned aquarium uShaka Marine World. The convenient location of the hotel makes it the ideal destination for leisure guests or business executives and guests can enjoy luxury accommodation and modern facilities.
Quarters On Avondale
Quarters on Avondale is situated in the beautiful suburb of Morningside offering easy access to all major tourist attractions in and around Durban. The hotel offers luxurious accommodation, gourmet cuisine and friendly and efficient staff. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the elegant dining venue. Cocktails are available in the beautifully decorated bar and covered terrace area.
The Boathouse In Ballito
The Boathouse in Ballito is situated 50 km north of Durban and offers 4-Star luxury with spacious private balconies, beautiful ocean views, fine dining and long sunny days on the beach overlooking the Indian Ocean. Special functions and conferences can also be arranged; The Boathouse offers the ideal venue whether it is for business or pleasure; guests will enjoy quality and value for money.
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