- 13 Durban Cultural and Document Centre, Corner of Epsom and Derby Street, ☏ +27 31 309 7559. The history of Indian indentured labour. Free. (updated Feb 2017)
- 15 Port Natal Maritime Museum, Samora Machel St, ☏ +27 31 322 9598. 08ː30-15ː45 M-Sa, 11ː00-15ː45 Su. Here you get to walk around inside a couple of tug boats and a military ship as well as visit an indoor exhibit area. R10. (updated Sep 2020)
Durban travel guide
Plan a trip to Durban, South Africa — things to do, where to stay, food, transport, and local tips. Start with Moses Mabhida Stadium, City Hall, Mahatma Gandhi Settlement, Hare Krishna Temple.
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Stays in Durban
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Compare hotels and apartments in Durban — neighbourhood vibe, price, and walkability in one search.
- Stay near a metro line if you plan museum-hopping days.
- Read recent reviews for noise — central streets can be loud at night.
- Flexible cancellation helps when flight times shift.
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Flights in Durban
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Find flights into Durban and compare fares across airlines in one place.
- Compare nearby airports — sometimes a short train ride beats a pricey hub.
- Midweek departures are often cheaper than Friday/Sunday peaks.
- Set a flexible ±3 day search when your dates can move.
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Experiences in Durban
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Tours, food walks, day trips and city activities around Durban — book ahead and skip the guesswork.
- Book popular tours early in peak season — small-group slots go first.
- Day trips often include hotel pickup; check the meeting point.
- Look for free-cancellation options if the weather looks unstable.
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Tickets in Durban
Tiqets
Skip lines and grab attraction tickets for Durban — museums, landmarks, and city passes.
- Book popular museums and towers ahead — timed slots sell out on weekends.
- Mobile tickets are usually scanned at the gate; keep offline screenshots as backup.
- Combo passes can be cheaper when you plan 2–3 big sights in one day.
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Transfers in Durban
Kiwitaxi
Private airport and city transfers for Durban — fixed price, driver waiting for you.
- Pre-book airport transfers when landing late or with heavy luggage.
- Meet-and-greet at arrivals beats hunting taxis after a long flight.
- Confirm child seats / extra stops when you reserve.
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Cars in Durban
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Rent a car around Durban for day trips and countryside — flexible pickup options.
- Compare full-to-full fuel policies — they save hassle at return.
- Check congestion / limited-traffic zones before driving into historic centres.
- Book early for weekends and holidays; automatic cars go first.
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eSIM in Durban
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Travel eSIM data for visiting Durban — online as soon as you land, no kiosk queues.
- Install the eSIM before you fly; activate on landing.
- Confirm your phone is unlocked and eSIM-compatible.
- Keep a small local SIM as backup if you need a local number for calls.