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Tourist Attractions in the City of Durban South Africa
By Gerald Crawford
Durban offers a variety of historical places of interest to visit in between
trips to the beach.
Maritime Museum:
Learn more about Durban's seafaring tradition as you would through the
various interesting ships on display, including the 75-year old coal-fired
Ulundi. See also the 38-year old JR Moore which with its oil-burning
engine worked as a tugboat in the harbour, or the SAS Durban, a 42-
year old naval minesweeper.
Take a walk through the Britannia Exhibition Hall to learn about the whole
nautical experience, from communication systems to weather prediction
to star navigation. The children will love exploring the ships while you
learn more about Durban's maritime history.
Township Tours:
Siphiwe Kunene runs township tours from Durban to KwaMashu
Township. (Here’s a titbit of info for you: KwaMashu means the Place of
Mashu – and Mashu was the Zulu name for Sir Marshall Campbell, the
sugar magnate who introduced the rickshaw to Durban). Siphiwe's tours
will introduce you to magnates of different kinds.
You’ll get to experience township life in the sprawling suburbs of Mashu’s
Place, visit a shebeen, meet a sangoma (diviner), be diagnosed by an
inyanga (herbalist) and eat some delicious township food. What is unique
about this tour is that Siphiwe is a Kwa-Ma-shoe-shoe himself, so there’ll
be no-one better to give you the inside edge.
uShaka marine world:
A trip to this kaleidascope of adventure and entertainment is a must for
any visitor to Durban, and at least a day is needed to enjoy it in its
entirety. At the centre you will find Sea and Dolphin world, comprising of a
large aquarium and dolphin stadium where you will be entertained by the
antics of the dolphins, seals and penguins.
Children will love the rock touch pool, while the more adventurous can
dive into the tanks of the offshore rocky reef exhibit. Next to the main
complex you will find Beach World, where adventure seekers can enjoy
non-stop activities such as windsurfing, surfing, jet skiing, kite surfing,
charters and more.
The complex's Wet ‘n Wild World also offers great water entertainment
for the whole family, from swimming pools and river rides to a supertubes
and a rollercoaster. With all this on offer it will be no surprise if you don't
find time to enjoy uShaka Marine World's shopping and restaurants -
there really is something for everyone at uShaka Marine World!
Gerald Crawford was born in South Africa, studied electronics,
telecommunication, eco-travel and african travel concepts. He taught
responsible tourism in South Africa. If you have any questions or
comments please e-mail me on. E-mail Address:
southafricantravelarticles@12234455.co.za
Website Address
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gerald_Crawford
By Gerald Crawford
Durban offers a variety of historical places of interest to visit in between
trips to the beach.
Maritime Museum:
Learn more about Durban's seafaring tradition as you would through the
various interesting ships on display, including the 75-year old coal-fired
Ulundi. See also the 38-year old JR Moore which with its oil-burning
engine worked as a tugboat in the harbour, or the SAS Durban, a 42-
year old naval minesweeper.
Take a walk through the Britannia Exhibition Hall to learn about the whole
nautical experience, from communication systems to weather prediction
to star navigation. The children will love exploring the ships while you
learn more about Durban's maritime history.
Township Tours:
Siphiwe Kunene runs township tours from Durban to KwaMashu
Township. (Here’s a titbit of info for you: KwaMashu means the Place of
Mashu – and Mashu was the Zulu name for Sir Marshall Campbell, the
sugar magnate who introduced the rickshaw to Durban). Siphiwe's tours
will introduce you to magnates of different kinds.
You’ll get to experience township life in the sprawling suburbs of Mashu’s
Place, visit a shebeen, meet a sangoma (diviner), be diagnosed by an
inyanga (herbalist) and eat some delicious township food. What is unique
about this tour is that Siphiwe is a Kwa-Ma-shoe-shoe himself, so there’ll
be no-one better to give you the inside edge.
uShaka marine world:
A trip to this kaleidascope of adventure and entertainment is a must for
any visitor to Durban, and at least a day is needed to enjoy it in its
entirety. At the centre you will find Sea and Dolphin world, comprising of a
large aquarium and dolphin stadium where you will be entertained by the
antics of the dolphins, seals and penguins.
Children will love the rock touch pool, while the more adventurous can
dive into the tanks of the offshore rocky reef exhibit. Next to the main
complex you will find Beach World, where adventure seekers can enjoy
non-stop activities such as windsurfing, surfing, jet skiing, kite surfing,
charters and more.
The complex's Wet ‘n Wild World also offers great water entertainment
for the whole family, from swimming pools and river rides to a supertubes
and a rollercoaster. With all this on offer it will be no surprise if you don't
find time to enjoy uShaka Marine World's shopping and restaurants -
there really is something for everyone at uShaka Marine World!
Gerald Crawford was born in South Africa, studied electronics,
telecommunication, eco-travel and african travel concepts. He taught
responsible tourism in South Africa. If you have any questions or
comments please e-mail me on. E-mail Address:
southafricantravelarticles@12234455.co.za
Website Address
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gerald_Crawford
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Durban Airport:
Durban International Airport
Airport code: DUR
The airport:
The airport is located 18km
(11.2 miles) south of Durban
The airport can be accessed
from the M4 Southern Freeway
from Durban city centre and is
well signposted.
Durban International Airport
Airport code: DUR
The airport:
The airport is located 18km
(11.2 miles) south of Durban
The airport can be accessed
from the M4 Southern Freeway
from Durban city centre and is
well signposted.
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When you are not watching world Cup in Durban
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2010 FIFA World Cup
King Senzangakhona
Stadium, will host one
of the 2010 Fifa World
Cup semifinals.
A brand new stadium
will be built next to the
existing Absa Stadium
and have seating for
up to 80 000 fans.
King Senzangakhona
Stadium, will host one
of the 2010 Fifa World
Cup semifinals.
A brand new stadium
will be built next to the
existing Absa Stadium
and have seating for
up to 80 000 fans.