Durban South Africa 6 Day Itinerary

Durban, South Africa 6-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Exploring Downtown Durban

  • Arrive at King Shaka International Airport (Transport: Taxi/Uber)
  • Check-in at The Pavilion Hotel (Luxury: thepavilion.co.za, Mid-Range: Protea by Marriott Hotel Durban Umhlanga, Budget: Ikraah Lodge)
  • Visit Durban City Hall and the surrounding Victorian architecture (Free admission)
  • Lunch at Curry House for authentic Indian cuisine (curryhouse.co.za)
  • Afternoon stroll along Beachfront Promenade and visit the uShaka Marine World (Entrance fee: ZAR 150-270)
  • Evening meal at The Grillroom in the Oyster Box Hotel (theoysterbox.com/grillroom)

Day 2: Durban North & Umdloti Beach

  • Breakfast at your hotel or local café
  • Head to Durban North and explore the Kloof Gorge Nature Reserve (Free admission)
  • Lunch at Café Neo in Glenashley (cafeneo.co.za)
  • Afternoon at Umdloti Beach or try water sports like surfing, paddleboarding, or boat trips (Equipment rental available on site)
  • Dinner at local seafood restaurant Rickshaw Ristorante (rickshawristorante.co.za)

Day 3: Durban Botanic Gardens & KwaMashu Township Tour

  • Breakfast at your hotel or local café
  • Visit the Durban Botanic Gardens (Entrance fee: ZAR 15)
  • Lunch at Bunny Chow Land for the famous Durban street food (bunnychowland.co.za)
  • Afternoon guided tour of KwaMashu Township to learn about Zulu culture and history (Tour operators: durbanexperiences.com, zulutours.com)
  • Dinner at Indian Ocean Café & Restaurant for authentic South African cuisine (indianoceancafe.co.za)

Day 4: Hiking and Wildlife

  • Breakfast at your hotel or local café
  • Head to the Verulam Nature Reserve for hiking (Free admission)
  • Lunch at a picnic spot within the reserve or nearby restaurant like The Little Gujarat (thelittlegujarat.co.za)
  • Afternoon visit to Umgeni River Bird Park (Entrance fee: ZAR 60-125)
  • Dinner at The Grub & Vine for creative South African cuisine (grubandvine.co.za)

Day 5: Moses Mabhida Stadium and Surroundings

  • Breakfast at your hotel or local café
  • Visit the Moses Mabhida Stadium (Entrance fee for activities like the SkyCar and Big Swing)
  • Lunch at the stadium’s The Social Kitchen & Bar (mosesmabhidastadium.com/social-kitchen)
  • Afternoon explore the Point Waterfront and Mobiles Art Museum (Entrance fee: ZAR 15)
  • Dinner at The Shed Kitchen for contemporary African cuisine (theshedkitchen.co.za)

Day 6: Departure

  • Breakfast at your hotel or local café
  • Transfer back to King Shaka International Airport for departure (Transport: Taxi/Uber)