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Durban, South Africa, a host city for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
Aerial view of Durban and Umhlanga Rocks. Durban is one of the host cities for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. (Walter Knirr/courtesy, South Africa Tourism)

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Durban Travel Guide

The Union Jack was first planted in Durban's fertile soil in 1824, a year after George Farewell fortuitously happened upon its harbor. It was only after the fledgling settlement was formally annexed in 1844, however, that the dense coastal vegetation was gradually consumed by buildings with broad verandas and civilized with English traditions such as morning papers, afternoon tea, and weekend horse racing. Read More

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Hotels

Garden Court Marine Parade

MARINE PARADE 4056
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Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

Garden Court South Beach

73 MARINE PARADE
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Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Beverly Hills Hotel

Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga Rocks
Durban

Distance: 0.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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4.0

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Attractions

African Queen

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Victoria Embankment
Small Crafts Basin
4001

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)
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The Golden Mile Beachfront

expert favorite attraction
East of the central business district
Durban, South Africa

Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Golden Mile Beachfront is one of the main tourist attractions in the Durban area and is s popular spot for surfing. ... Read More
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Aliwal Shoal

expert favorite attraction
Off the Durban coast
Durban, South Africa

Distance: 2.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Aliwal Shoal is the remains of an ancient sand dune approximately 5km off the coast, that hosts a vareity of corals and fish, including gray nurse sharks.... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Durban

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Durban International Airport 9.0 map
Maseru Airport 213.0 map
Manzini Airport 230.8 map

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Durban Vacation Rentals

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Durban holiday get away - Sleeps 16

Bedrooms: 5
Sleeps: 16
Amenities: Freezer, Full kitchen, Garage, Laundry, Oven, Patio, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, TV
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from: $239

Durban holiday get away - Sleeps 04

Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: BBQ, Fireplace, Freezer, Full kitchen, Laundry, Oven, Patio, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, TV
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from: $239

2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA

Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: BBQ, Fireplace, Freezer, Laundry, No Pets, Oven, Patio, Restaurant, Smoking OK, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels

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