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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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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.
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HotelsGarden Court Marine Parade
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Garden Court South Beach
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Beverly Hills Hotel
Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga Rocks
Durban Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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AttractionsAfrican Queen
Victoria Embankment
Small Crafts Basin 4001 Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)
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Andy Cobb Eco Diving
Kingsburgh
10 Marion Road, St. Winifreds Durban 4145 South Africa Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)
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Battery Beach
Snell Parade
4001 Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)
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