Tours and Trips in Durban

Escape the city for a day exploring St Lucia Wetlands Park (iSimangaliso Wetland Park), a vast natural wetland that's also South Africa's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Depart Durban for a 2-hour boat ride through the park's estuary, keeping an eye out for resident crocs and hundreds of hippos as you float along. This massive estuary is also a bird-lover's paradise, with flamingos, kingfishers, eagles and more.

Get to know the KwaZulu-Natal capital of Durban with this 3-hour city tour. Learn about the various cultural influences in Durban's history, from the indigenous people to colonial settlers to indentured workers from India. See the Victoria Street Market, Shaka Marine World, Kwa Muhle Museum, Durban City Hall and much more.

This seven day KwaZulu Natal Highlights tour is a combination of the magnificent Drakensberg, Isandlwana and Battlefields as well as the historical Rorkes Drift.

Visit the oldest game reserve in South Africa then learn about Zulu culture on a full-day shore excursion from Richards Bay. Spot big game and birds during a morning game drive through Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park, eat a picnic lunch inside the reserve, and immerse yourself in Zulu life at the vibrant Gooderson DumaZulu Lodge and Traditional Village. This full-day wildlife and culture tour includes pickup and drop-off at the Richards Bay cruise port, all activities, and lunch.

Spend a day living like a Zulu king during this Shakaland guided tour from Durban. Travel with a local guide through the scenic landscapes of South Africa and learn about one of the most famous leaders, politicians and strategists the Zulu nation has known. You'll see tribal dancing and witness spear making and beer drinking ceremonies, plus take part in a delicious buffet lunch. Convenient round-trip hotel transport ensures comfort and ease!

Explore the traditional culture of the Zulu people with this full-day tour from Durban. Visit the cultural village of Shakaland to learn about the legacy of the great King Shaka, a revered leader of the Zulus. Get introduced to Zulu traditions such as Sangomas and assegaai-wielding warriors, and see demonstrations of spear making and dancing. Enjoy a buffet lunch during the tour.

Enjoy a fun-packed tour of Ushaka Marine World in Durban on this 3-hour experience, with an informative guide. Enter Africa's biggest marine theme park and enjoy an entertaining and educational visit to the spectacular aquarium, and dolphin and seal stadiums. Explore the Sea World aquarium - designed around five model shipwrecks - to see its vast range of exotic underwater life, and take a seat to watch the incredible dolphin and seal shows. The tour includes round-trip transport from selected Durban and Umhlanga hotels.

Spend a day exploring the 19th-century Anglo-Zulu battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. Learn about the history of the battles that took place on 22 January 1879 and then see the landscape on which the fighting occurred.

Take a day trip into the Kingdom of Lesotho from Durban, traveling by 4-wheel drive vehicle through the extremely steep Sani Pass after passing through the Natal Midlands and Himeville in a more standard coach. Visit a Sotho village to meet the locals, then head for the Sani Pass Top Chalet for lunch (included) before returning to Durban.

Tour the coastal city of Durban and explore the Valley of a 1000 Hills on a informative day trip through greater KwaZulu-Natal. Begin with a visit to some of this busy port city's main highlights, including the bustling Victoria Street Market, the KwaMuhle Apartheid Museum and the Southern Hemisphere's largest mosque. Stroll among orchids and cycads in the Durban Botanic Gardens and see the country's oldest temple complex in the country. Then go outside the city to experience Zulu culture, including a traditional Zulu dance performance.

Discover Durban's best sights and attractions on a 'highlights' tour through South Africa's busiest port city. Pay a visit to Victoria Street Market: home to 170 stalls, including many that showcase Durban's ties with India. Explore the city's apartheid suburbs, its historic town and the stunning Grey Street Mosque - then spend some time at the KwaMuhle Apartheid Museum, learning about the local fight against apartheid through displays and exhibits. After a trip to the city's botanical gardens complete your tour with a visit to South Africa's oldest temple complex, Umngeni Hindu Temple.

Experience Zulu culture on a full-day tour from Richards Bay to Shakaland, a living museum that offers an immersion in local traditions. Taste Zulu beer, watch drumming and dancing performances, and see traditional handicrafts while meeting the 'villagers' that keep the Zulu spirit alive. This full-day Shakaland tour includes pickup and drop-off at Richards Bay port, entrance fees, and lunch, and it's limited to 14 for individual service from the guides.

Set out on a day-long safari from Durban to the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, one of Africa's oldest nature reserves. It's also home to the world's largest white rhino population, a species once on the brink of extinction. Once here, you'll embark on a closed vehicle game drive in search of Africa's 'Big Five,' along with other animals such as cheetahs and hyenas. Scan the waters for crocs and hippos, and keep an eye (and an ear) out for birds like the colorful little bee eater and the Klaas's cuckoo.

Get a comprehensive overview of Durban's highlights and landmarks, with transportation in between, on this full-day tour. Listen as your guide delves deep into the history, culture, architecture, and environment of this South African city. Stops include the University of KwaZulu Natal, Ushaka Village Walk, City Hall, the Juma Masjid Mosque, Victoria Street Market, Durban Botanic Gardens, the Golden Mile, and others. Lunch stop at Umalzi Township (own expense).

Discover Durban"•the largest city in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province"•on a full-day tour of its top attractions. Begin with a visit to Durban's Golden Mile, a stretch of sparkling pristine beach with its own promenade. Then continue to places like the University of Kwa Zulu Nata, the bustling markets of Warwick Triangle and the 19th-century botanic gardens, home to stunning orchids, ferns and bromeliads. You'll also make stops at uShaka Marine World and Moses Mabhida Stadium, where you can ride a SkyCar (own expense) to the top for incredible panoramic views.

Visit the oldest game reserve in South Africa on a full-day safari through Hluhluwe iMfolozi National Park. Search for 'Big Five' wildlife on morning and afternoon game drives, and enjoy a picnic lunch inside the reserve, which is home to the world's largest population of white rhino. This full-day Hluhluwe iMfolozi tour includes pickup and drop-off in Richards Bay, park entrance fees, and lunch, and it's limited to 14 people for individual service from the guides.

Uncover the little-known treasures of Durban on a 3/4-hour insider walking tour with a savvy guide. Explore pathways, hidden alleys and busking streets of the busy inner city. Tantalize your taste buds with a tastes and flavours from the world reknown spice emporium. You'll see top attractions like the Victorian Market and neighborhood gems like Juma Masjid Mosque . As you walk, you'll learn the history of this contemporary city and its ancient Indian roots and rich culture.

Discover the incredible heritage of South Africa's Zulu people with a visit to Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park. Depart Durban for KwaZulu-Natal's stunning Valley of 1000 Hills, where many Zulu people still reside. The park itself is known for its traditional beehive-shaped huts and hands-on experiences like Zulu spear making. Witness a colorful Zulu dance performance, then embark on an informative tour of the park's reptile portion where you'll learn first-hand about resident crocodiles and snakes, including the notorious green mamba.

Experience the beauty of Sani Pass via 4x4 vehicle on a day trip from South Africa into the mountain kingdom of Lesotho and back. Set out from Durban and pass through the exquisitely preserved Victorian city of Pietermaritzburg en route to the World Heritage Suni Pass, a steep pass rising 9,429-feet above sea level. Once crossing the border (bring your passport) visit a traditional Sotho village filled with huts built around a central area filled with livestock. Afterward, savor incredible views while enjoying lunch (own expense) at Africa's highest pub.

See for yourself why Durban is one of the most visited places in South Africa on this 4-hour tour of the city. Start your tour with stunning views of the Indian Ocean as you ride along the Golden Mile. Then, visit the markets in Warwick Triangle and Moses Mabhida Stadium. Along the way, see the popular Durban Harbour, one of South Africa's busiest ports. Other must-see spots of the day include the Durban Botanic Gardens and City Hall.