The largest city in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban is also the third largest city in the country of South Africa. The city had humble beginnings as a small port, only home to a few British settlers in 1823. Surviving much fighting and strife it has grown to become the biggest container port in Africa, and a well visited tourist destination. This article looks at the things you can do on holiday in Durban.
Durban is a centre for shopping, being home to some huge shopping malls, some of which have nearly 300 different shops in them (such as Warwick Mall and the Pavilion. If this is a little too commercial for you then you could visit some of the many flea markets and weekend markets where you can find a huge variety of goods, such as fruit, vegetables and leather. For those who are fond of art, you can go to the African Art Centre and buy some original pieces.
Crocworld is a great place to visit if you want a taste of the natural world. There are over 10,000 crocodiles to feast your eyes on, along with 200 different kinds of birds. The magnificent Fish eagle, Isis, will take your breath away and you can marvel at the oldest and heaviest crocodile known to be in captivity. And there's more, including flamingo's, snakes and a fresh water aquarium.
Another collection of rare natural beauty is the Durban Botanical Gardens which was started in 1849 for commercial crops, but soon became home to tropical plants too. There you can see plants of African, Asian and American origin and various kinds of orchids, palms and cycads. Why not spend an afternoon in this beautiful place and share a picnic with someone?
The beaches are also a popular sight in Durban. The most popular of the beaches is South Beach which has wonderful soft golden sand and warm waters. It can tend to get over crowded so make sure you get there early. Other good beaches include the North Beach and Addington Beach, all with similarly beautiful characteristics.
Durban is a centre for shopping, being home to some huge shopping malls, some of which have nearly 300 different shops in them (such as Warwick Mall and the Pavilion. If this is a little too commercial for you then you could visit some of the many flea markets and weekend markets where you can find a huge variety of goods, such as fruit, vegetables and leather. For those who are fond of art, you can go to the African Art Centre and buy some original pieces.
Crocworld is a great place to visit if you want a taste of the natural world. There are over 10,000 crocodiles to feast your eyes on, along with 200 different kinds of birds. The magnificent Fish eagle, Isis, will take your breath away and you can marvel at the oldest and heaviest crocodile known to be in captivity. And there's more, including flamingo's, snakes and a fresh water aquarium.
Another collection of rare natural beauty is the Durban Botanical Gardens which was started in 1849 for commercial crops, but soon became home to tropical plants too. There you can see plants of African, Asian and American origin and various kinds of orchids, palms and cycads. Why not spend an afternoon in this beautiful place and share a picnic with someone?
The beaches are also a popular sight in Durban. The most popular of the beaches is South Beach which has wonderful soft golden sand and warm waters. It can tend to get over crowded so make sure you get there early. Other good beaches include the North Beach and Addington Beach, all with similarly beautiful characteristics.
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