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Get your bearings Welcome to Durban! ................................... 2 Useful info ................................................... 4 Map – Durban & Surrounds ........................ 6 Durban at a glance ...................................... 8 Getting around ............................................ 12

Don’t leave before… Spending time on the beachfront ............... 14 Exploring uShaka Marine World .................. 15 Samplingafierycurry ................................. 16 Checking out Moses Mabhida Stadium ...... 18

Closer look Heybrew! .................................................... 22 Thepursuitofhoppyness ........................... 26 Exploring the depths ................................... 28 Fairwaysandfairdays ................................ 30 Craftyshopping .......................................... 34

Snap shots Call of the mall ............................................ 36 Nightonthetown........................................ 39 Eatyourheartout ....................................... 42 Live sporting action ..................................... 46 Get out there ............................................... 48 Intothewild................................................. 50 Ahotbedofcultureandhistory................... 52 Restyourhead ............................................ 54

Beyond Durban Ontopoftheworld ..................................... 56 Aplaceofmiracleandwonder ................... 58

Big events .......................................................... 66Useful contact details ........................................ 66Directory ............................................................ 67

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One of the best-reviewed hotels in Durban, renowned for its service and great location in the heart of the city and next door to the International

Convention Center. A dynamic business centre if you are here conducting business, a fully-equipped fitness centre if you keen to keep up with your

routine, a grand ballroom for those special occasions, spending quality time with the family on Durban's Golden Mile beaches or Ushaka Marine

World. Watching an event at the new prominent Moses Mabhida Stadium just 4km away, are just a few of the reasons why Hilton Durban is here to

make the most of your stay by o ering the services you need, the amenities you expect, and the extras you deserve.

Starting from R 888 per room per night, subject to availability T&C's applyFor room reservations please visit durban.hilton.com or call 31-336-8100

Durban,Durbs,eThekwini,SurfCity–orwhatevernameyouknowitby–isafriendly,laidbackplace.We’reproudofourwidebeaches,warmoceanwater,friendlypeople,unpretentiousatmosphere,uniquemixofcultures,greatattractionsandchilledlifestyle.

There’snootherplacequitelikeDurban.It’salargecitythatseemssmall.It’sabustlingeconomiccentrewithAfrica’sbusiestport,butit’salsowhereeveryoneruns late, andcoming towork via thebeach ispretty common.We’repartofKwaZulu-Natalprovince,homeoftheZulupeople,butalsohavelargeIndianandEuropeancommunities,suchthatourcityisrichlycosmopolitan.

Wehopeyoufeelathomehere,takethetimetomeetsomelocalsandexperienceallthefantasticthingsDurbanhastooffer.Enjoyyourstay!

Welcome to Durban! We’re so glad you came

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WeatherDurbanisasubtropicalcity,withwarm,humidsummersandmild,sunnywinterswithanaveragemaximumtemperatureof28°Cand18°Crespectively.Theseaiswarmat24°Cduringsummerandseldomdropsbelow17°Cduringwinter.Asyoucansee,it’sprettymuchsummerallyearroundinDurban!

Health mattersDurban ismalaria-free,as ismostof theprovinceofKwaZulu-Natal,althoughifyou’revisitingthegamereserves in thefarnorthof theprovinceyoushouldconsultyourdoctor.

Intheeventofanemergency,Durbanhasahostoftopqualitymedicalfacilities.Ifyou’reaninternationalvisitor,it’sadvisabletotakeouttravelinsurancetocoveranypotentialmedicalcosts.

Local lingoEnglish and isiZulu are the main languages spoken in Durban, and almosteveryone can communicate in basic English.While you’re here, get a feel forsome of the local slang!

Money mattersMostbanksareabletoexchangeforeigncurrency,andthereareforeignexchangebureaus in most areas.

ATMsarewidespreadandwillacceptmostinternationalbankandcreditcards.Credit cards, including American Express, Visa, DinersClub andMasterCard,maybeusedatmosthotels,restaurants,carhirecompaniesetc.

Drinking waterSouthAfrica’stapwaterissafetodrink!

SafetyAsinanybigcityaroundtheworld,crimeisarealitywemustface.You’reunlikelytobeavictimofcrime,andsomesimplewaystoavoiditincludenotflashingwadsofcasharoundorcarryinglargeamountsofmoney,notwavingyourexpensivecameraaboutorwalkingthroughareasyou’reunfamiliarwithbyyourself.

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Beechwood Mangroves Nature Reserve

Umgeni RiverBird Park

AssagayNature Reserve

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thecityboasts stylishhotels, trendy restaurants,world-class shopping,topnightlife,ashorelineofgoldensandsandabreathtakingmarinawhereyoucanenjoythefreshestseafoodontheEastCoast.ThebestwaytoexplorethecityistohopontheopentopRickshaBusortakearolldown

thepromenadebyrickshaw.TherecentlydevelopedbeachfrontpromenadehasputthezingbackintotheGoldenMile,withawidewalkwaytakingyoufromthestadiumarea right down to uShakaMarineWorld. You can safelywalk, jog orcycle fromoneend to theother,pausing for cocktails at newlyopenedbeachrestaurants, or simply take in the panoramic view from the Moses MabhidaStadiumSkyCar–yourchoiceisendless.

DurbanisadiverseandculturallyrichcitywithstrongAfrican,EasternandWesterninfluences.Ashortdaytripoutsideofthecityallowsyoutoseethearea’smanyfacets. Durban’swestern boundary is flanked by the Valley of 1000Hills,withitsnaturereservesandculturalvillagesandtherichhistoryoftheWozaeNandaHeritageRoute.Thesouthernboundaryofferssuperbbeaches,golfcoursesand

Durban covers a pretty large metropolitan area, from small coastal towns in the south to the resort town of Umhlanga and beyond to the tiny village of Westbrook in the north, and inland to the gorgeous Valley of 1000 Hills in the west.

Durban at a glance

worldclassdivingatAliwalShoal,andthenorthernboundaryboastsastunningcoastline, and excellent entertainment and recreational facilities. A little further afield,theBig5gamereservesanduKhahlamba-DrakensbergParkarejustafewhours’driveaway.

Youalsocannotleavethecitywithoutexperiencingauniquetownshiptourandtasting authentic local cuisine like shisanyamaandthelegendaryBunnyChow.

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Check out Durban’s nine awesome areas!There’ssomuchtodoinDurban,andthecityishometonineaction-packedareas,eachwithsomethingalittledifferenttooffer.

Northofthecity,Umhlangaoffersbeautiful beaches, shoppingmalls,finedining and a fantastic resorttownexperience.

Tothewest,thisexpanseofrollinghillsandvistashasacountryfeel,offeringadventuresports,culturalvillages,leafysuburbsandfriendlyhospitality.

EchoesofDurban’sturbulentpast ring through enanda, and youcanvisitmanyimportantstruggle and liberation sites, includingtheplacewherenelson Mandela cast his voteinSouthAfrica’sfirstdemocratic elections.

Bronzebeaches,world-class diving and a great familyholidaydestination,Amanzimtoti and surrounds are a short drive south of thecity.

Justinlandfromthecitycentre,Durban West is home to great guesthouses, shopping and lovelynaturereserves.ThegatewaytoDurban,it’stheperfect place for business travellers.

the colourful South Durban Basin (Sodurba) covers the stretch of coastline from the harbourinthenorthtojustshortofAmanzimtotiinthesouth.It’sadynamicplacethat’shometobeacheswithgreatsurfingwaves,multiculturalpeople,industryandnaturereserves.

Umlazi is the third largest townshipinSouthAfricaandiswhereanewAfricanurbanculture is developing. Meet some friendlylocalshereatashebeen(whichmeans‘hiddenbar’)andeat shisanyama (meat cooked on anopenfire).

Encompassing the CBD, beachfront and surrounding suburbs,there’ssomuchtodo! Check out the Golden Mile, explore uShaka Marine World, game at Suncoast Casino, hotels & Entertainment and check out Moses Mabhida Stadium.

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Set alongside the Umgeni river asitwindsdownfromtheValleyof1000HillstoemptyintotheIndianOcean,theClermont-KwaDabekaareanearPinetownis home to a vibrant mix of people.

DurbanTourism-Tel:0313224164//www.durbanexperience.co.za

durbanthewarmestplacetobe @durbanxperience

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Getting around

Car rental and drivingRentingacaranddrivingyourselfisarguablytheeasiestwaytogetaround.TheroadsinDurbanareingoodconditionandwellsign-posted.Remember,inSouthAfricayoudriveonthelefthandsideoftheroad!ThereareanumberofreputablecarhirecompaniesoperatinginDurban,withpickupanddropoffzonesattheairport and in most suburbs.

Airport shuttleTheshuttletoandfromKingShakaInternationalAirportrunsat15-minuteintervalswithstopsatUmhlangaandtheDurbanBeachfront.More info: 031 465 5573 / 082 340 9990

People MoverThePeopleMover bus systemprovides convenient and comfortable transportaround thecity. Itoperateson three routes, linking thebeachfront to theCBD.Busesdepartevery15minutesfromtheeasilyidentifiableDurbanPeopleMoverbusstops,whichareconvenientlylocatedforbothcommutersandtourists.More info: 031 309 2731

Metered taxisThereareplentyofmeteredtaxisoperatinginandaroundthecity.Theyaresafeandrelativelyinexpensive.Thesetaxisoperateinkeyzones,includingtheairport,beachfront, city centre and accommodation and entertainment nodes withinDurban.Registeredmeteredtaxisareclearlymarkedwithacolouredsticker,sothatyoucanbeassuredofasafeandprofessionalservice.

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info@ucabs.co.zaUmhlanga Express – 082 268 0651 /

083 555 5324•umhlanga-express@live.comMozzie Cabs–0860669943•brad@mozzie.co.zaEagle Taxi’s–0313378333•touring@eagleafrica.co.zaZippy Cabs–0312027067•mandy@zippycabs.co.zaLighthouse Cabs–0834408650•

lighthousecabs@telkomsa.netChecker Radio Taxis–0314655573•

coastals@mweb.co.zaShashi’s Taxi–0313031356•sssbb@telkomsa.netPro-Cabs–0314689643•procabs@telkomsa.netUmhlanga Explorer – 031 561 1577 /

0824541577•info@umhlanga-explorer.co.zaAsiphepheni Taxi and Tours – 084 252 1618

CAR HIRE CoMPAnIESAvis Rent-A-Car–0313109700•

deshegen.moodley@avis.co.zaBudget Rent a Car–0313049023/0861016622•

nikkiw@budget.co.zaEurope Car Hire–0313373731•

info@europecar.co.zaFirst Car Rental –0313358400/0861178227•

firsthorecp@cmh.co.zaHertz–0313352570/0861600136•res@hertz.co.zaTempest Car Hire–0313685231/08618367378•

rbiyela@tempestcarhire.co.zaRent & Drive Car Hire–0313324987/0836566599•

info@rentanddrive.co.zaThrifty Car Hire–0313681946/1955•

dbncity@thrifty.co.zaWindermere Car Hire–0313129477/0824541625•

mwincarhire@mweb.co.za

Woodford Car Rental–0313378602/0837861718•ordnance@woodford.co.za

InTERCITy BUS SERvICESGreyhound–0839159000/0313349702•

frenika.royetten@greyhound.co.zaTranslux–0861589282/0313617670•

translux@apx.co.zaSA Roadlink–0313075424•

customercare@saroadlink.co.zaInter-Cape–0313071971•info@intercape.co.zaIntercity–0313059090•durban@intercity.co.za

oTHER TRAnSPoRT SERvICES Durban Transport–0313093250•

dbnt@tansafrica.comDurban People Mover–0313092731•

dtpmover@durban.gov.zaSouth Coast Bus–0319109100•

shamim@dassgroup.co.zaSinghs Tours–0399795447•

singhtours@telkomsa.netGolf Got you–0364881378•

info@golfgotyou.comStallion Coaches –0314037725•

stallioncoaches@vodamail.co.zanUD Express–0796967108•

info@underbergexpress.co.zaAirport Shuttle–0314651660•

airportbus@mweb.co.zaBaz Bus–0861229287•info@bazbus.comShosholoza Meyl–0860008888•

schetty@metrorail.co.zaMargate Mini Coach–0393121406•

coach@margate.co.zaRail Enquiries – 031 813 0000 Africa Bus – 073 4278 220 / 072 278 1921

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Spending time on the beachfront

Durban ischaracterisedby itsbeaches– laidback, friendlyandalwaysinaslightholidaymode.Evenourbusinessmencanbefoundgoingtoworkinboardshortsandsandals,andshakingbeachsandoutoftheirhair during meetings.

Assuch,Durbanisprobablymostfamousforitsbeachfront,dubbedtheGoldenMile,andit’snosurprisethatit’ssopopular.Withwide,sandybeachesperfectfortanning,swimmingareaspatrolledbylifeguards,anewpromenadeidealforjogging,walking,skateboardingandcycling,awesomebeachbreaksbusywithsurfersandbodyboarders,restaurantsoverlookingthewater,pierstolookbackovertheseafrom,localartsandcraftsforsale,peopleplayingadhocgamesofvolleyballorbeachsoccer,aworld-classskatepark–really,there’snoexcusetobe bored at the beachfront.

Stretching from the harbour mouth in the south to Blue Lagoon at the Umgeni Rivermouth in the north, there are loads of different beacheswith their ownatmospheresandofferings.Snorkel ordive atVetch’spier and limestone reefnexttotheharbourmouth,catchyourfirstwaveeveratAddingtonbeach,surfwiththelocalsatWedge,DairyorNorthbeach,fishfromBlueLagoon,paddleoutbehindbackline,catchatanatBayofPlenty,takethekidstoMiniTown…yougetthepicture.

Furtherafield, thebeachesat theBluffare lessbusy,with loadsof rockpoolsfor thekids toexplore.Umhlanga’sbeachfront ishugelypopularwith its longstretches of sand, restaurants overlooking the water and dolphin and whalewatchingoperatorsthatlaunchfromGranny’sPool,andthelargeprotectedtidalrockpoolatUmdlotiisgreatforkidsandpopularwithsnorkellers.

ExploringuShaka Marine World

UShakaMarineWorld is thekindofplace thatfillsyoungandoldwithawe.Andwellitshould.ExplorethewondersofthedeepatSeaWorld,the largest aquarium in the southern hemisphere, with undergroundviewing galleries that extend for 500 metres through four beautifully

designedoldshipwrecksasyouencountercreaturesgreatandsmall,fierceandfriendly,tropicalanddeep.

Youcanalsomeetandtouchadolphinoraseal,orfeedaraybyhand.Bringyourswimmingcostumebecausethesnorkellagoonispackedwithtropicalfishtodiscover,andyoucanalsotryouttheOceanWalkerExperienceasyouwalkalongthebottomofatanksurroundedbylargefish,orevencomeface-to-facewithatoothysharkduringtheSharkCageExperience.Thetwice-dailydolphinshowsarehugelypopular,withthedolphinstadiumseating1200visitors.

Foratingleupyourspine,checkoutDangerousCreaturesandgetupcloseandpersonalwith someof theworld’smostdangerousandcreepy frogs, snakes,spidersandmore.Forathrillofadifferentkind,youcan’tleavebeforetryingouteverythingWet‘nWildhastooffer,withitsslides,poolsandchill-outareas.

Kid’sWorldwillkeepthelittleonesoccupiedforhourswith itsjunglegym,sandpit,cave,watercannonsandmore,whilethegrown-upscanenjoyshoppinganddiningattheVillageWalk.YoucanalsotakeiteasyonuShakaBeach,alovelystretchofsandwithaswimmingareaprotectedbylifeguards,andwethoroughlyrecommendasundowneronMoyopierasyoulookoutoverthewaterandbacktowardsthecity.

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Sunrise Chip ‘n Ranch (Johnny’s)89 Sparks Road, Overport / 031 209 2020KnownasJohnny’s toDurban locals,SunriseChip ‘nRanch isDurban’smostfamouscurryspot.Open24hoursaday, it’spopular in theearlyhoursof themorningwhenpeoplehaveacurrycravingafterpartyinghard.Trytheirmassivechipandcheeserotiwithvegormuttongravy,andshareitwithsomeoneasahalfisusuallyenoughforthebiggestappetites.Theserviceisfriendly,theirdoorsarealwaysopenandmakesureyoulookoutfortheirinsanespecialsonthebrightlypaintedpostersallovertheirwalls.

Brittania Hotel1299 Umgeni Road / 031 303 2266BrittaniaHotel isalwaysbusyandalwaysservingup incrediblecurry.Set inaratherweirdlocation–practicallyunderanoverpass,buteasytogettoasit’soffthelargeUmgeniRoad–it’swhereCEOsjostlefortablespacewithstudentsandtheunemployedtoeatunpretentiousbutundeniablyincrediblecurry.Theyhaveallthestandards–beans,kebab,mutton,chicken–aswellassomemoreunusualoptionsforthosewithanadventurouspalate,suchastrottersortripecurry.

Reallythough,it’shardtofindabadcurryinDurban.Soifyoufeelthecraving,drivea kilometreor two in anydirectionandyou’ll comeacrossa restaurant,cornercaféortearoomservingupDurban’sfinest.

SamplingA fiery curry

one of Durban’s culinary specialities is curry, which makes senseconsideringthecity ishometothelargestIndianpopulationoutsideofIndia.Andthegreatthingis,inmostcasesthecheaperacurryis,themore legit and themore delicious. Sure you can go to a fancy

restaurantandorderadecentcurryforR100,butpartofwhatmakesourcurrysospecialistheexperienceofeatingitinasmallcurrydenatthebackofawheelalignmentgarageoronasmall,nondescriptstreetcorner–andonlyshellingoutr10 or r20.

Whileyou’rehere,you’vegottotryabunnychow–ahollowedouthalforquarterloafofbreadfilledwithacurryofyourchoiceandtoppedoffwiththebreadthatwascutout,withsomepickleontheside.It’sprettymuchthecity’smostfamousmeal, and the averageDurbanite can’t go aweekwithout that bunny cravinghitting themhard. If you’renotused toeatinghot food,bringahandkerchief,becausesomecurriescanmakeyousweat!Checkoutthesegreatcurrydenswhileyou’reintown.

Durban Curry House286 Matthews Meyiwa (formerly Stamford Hill) Road, Windermere / 031 312 5745Low-key,butverymuchalocalfavourite,DurbanCurryHouseisalwaysbuzzing.Theirbonelesschickenbunnyisunbeatable,andtheirmuttonbunnyisinsanelypopulartoo.Eatthere ifyoucan,becausetheyserveupbunniesswimmingindeliciouscurry,unlikesomeotherplaceswhichservedry,stingybunnies.

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Checking out Moses Mabhida Stadium

ifDurbandidn’thavean iconic landmarkbefore, it certainlydoesnow.MosesMabhida Stadium dominates the skyline with its gorgeous arch and gentlecurves,andisausefulpointfromwhichtoorientateyourself.SetjustinlandofthenorthernendofDurban’sGoldenMile,thestadiumiseasilyaccessiblefrom

theM4,which linksDurbanwiththenorthernsuburbsandUmhlanga,thebeachandtrendyMorningside,ashasbecomesomethingofalocalhotspot.

Bicycle andwalking routes flowpast the stadium,world-classgymsand sportsfacilitiessharethestadium’sprecinct,andonthefirstSaturdayofeverymonththegroundshosttheIHeartMarket,whereallthingsartisan,vintageanddeliciouscanbebrowsedandbought.

Butthestadiumitselfisattractionenough.Amust-doonyourvisittothecityisatripupthefamedstadiumarchontheSkyCartotheviewingplatform.At106metreshigh,there’snobetterviewofthecityandtheocean.Ifyou’refeelingenergetic,you

canalsowalkupthearch’s500orsostepstoreachtheviewingplatform.Whileyou’reupthereandfeelingcourageous,youcanalsotryouttheBigRushBigSwing–it’sthetallestswingofitskindintheworld,andwillsendyououtinamassive220-metrearcabovethepitch.

If that all sounds rather terrifying, there are also sedate stadium tours, Segwayglidingtours,aswellasafewrestaurantsandcoffeeshopsforyoutofuelupat.

Ifyou’reafootballfan,there’snothinglikecatchingagamebetweenhomeAbsaPremiershipteamAmazuluFC(locallyknownasUsuthu)astheyclashwiththeirnationalleaguerivals.Visitwww.amazulufc.nettoseewhenthey’replayingnext.

More info: www.mmstadium.com / 031 582 8242

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SouthAfricanslovetheircoffee,butnotmanypeoplerealisethatthereare localcoffeeproducerswho’vebeenat it fora longtime. Itusedtobethat localsugarcanefarmersgrewabitofcoffeeontheside–areasofKZNmimic theclimaticconditionsof internationalcoffee

plantations–butoverthedecadestheystoppedproducing.

Nowthecountryishometojusttwoproducers,andoneofthem,AssagayCoffee,isjusta30-minutedrivefromDurbanintheValleyof1000Hills.

Afamilyownedandoperatedfarm,AssagayCoffeehasbeenproducingfantasticbeanssince1992,whenownerRickJamesboughtasmallplotoftreesandbuiltaroasteroutofanoldtumbledryer,roastingthebeansinhisgarageandsellinghiscoffeetoafewshopsinthearea.

In2003heboughtalargerfarmfurtherinlandatCatoRidge,andnowhas25,000treesplantedon15hectares,producingeighttonsofroastedcoffeebeansayear.Although it’s an easydrive fromDurban, the farm feels like it’s in themiddle ofnowhere,andperchedasitisonthetopofasmallhill, ithaslovelyviewsofthesurroundingcountryside.

Rickleadstoursofthefarmhimself,andshowsvisitorstheentirecoffeeproductionprocessfromseedtoshelf.Youcanget intotheplantationtoseethetrees,anddependingontheseasonyoumightseethelovelyflowersthatwillturnintoberries,ortheberriesthemselves.Nextup,youcanseewhatgoesintoturningtheberriesinto ready-to-grindbeans; it’s quite a process, involving deskinning, fermenting,

Did you know coffee is grown on Durban’s doorstep? See what goes into your favourite cuppa.

Hey brew!drying,dehusking,gradingandfinally roasting.The tourends in theold stableswhichhavebeenconvertedintoalittlecoffeeshop,whereRickmakesthecoffeehimself.Alsoforsalearebagsofcoffee,freshhome-bakedgoods,preservesandafewcoffeeaccessories.

Farmtoursareruntwicedailyonweekends,andbookingisessential (R50/headincl.coffeetasting).ThefarmhostsopendaysonthefirstSundayofeverymonth,withbreakfastservedfrom9am-11am.AssagayCoffee isavailableatSpar,Pick‘nPayandFoodLoversMarketsnationwide,andcanalsobepurchaseddirectlyfromtheAssagayCoffeewebsite.

More info: www.assagaycoffee.co.za / 031 782 1268

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Durban’s Coffee CultureDurbanitesarepassionateabouttheircoffee,andsomefantasticcoffeeshopsarescatteredaroundthecitywhereyoucangetagreatcuppa.

The Factory Café (www.factorycafe.co.za / 369MagwazaMaphalala Street) iswhereconnoisseursgotodrinkandaspirantbaristasgototrain.Setinalovelyoldindustrialbuilding,theFactoryCaféisthebeatingheartofDurban’scoffeeculture,and doubles as an entertainment space and music venue.

The Bean Green Coffee Roastery (0312018122 /147HelenJosephRoad) inGlenwood,ownedandrunbya father-daughter team,servesarguablythefinestcupofcoffeeinthecountry.ServingonlyEthiopianbeans,theirblendsandsingleoriginbeansbringcoffeeloverstotheirdoorfromalloverthecity.It’sagreatplacetositbackandchillwhilevinyl’sspinontheirturntable.

Love Coffee (484 Lilian Ngoyi Road, 031 312 1663) is where coffee loverscongregatefortheircaffeinefixinMorningside.Openfrom6am-5pm,the

morning rushseespeopledroppingbyon theirwayhome fromasurforontheirwaytowork.Theserviceisquickandfriendly,the

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The PursuitthemattheShongweniFarmersandCraftMarket(www.shongwenimarket.co.za)whichisheldeverySaturdaymorningontheoutskirtsofHillcrest.More info: 031 777 4685 / www.thestandeavenbrewery.co.za

Porcupine Quill Brewing CompanyFurther into theValleyof1000Hills – theremustbesomething in theair thatgets people here excited about producing beer! – is Porcupine Quill, located on the 1000HillsChefsSchool property and sharing a buildingwith a cheesery,bakeryandsausagemakingfacility.Let’sjustsaytherearealotoftastythingshappening per square metre. The brewery produces 11 different beers – thePorcupineQuilllabelandtheAfricanMoonlabelbeersaregenerallylighter,withtheDamWolfrangeofferinghighalcoholoptions.Youcanenjoytheirbeerintheon-siterestaurantoronthedeli’sveranda,sotakeyourtimeandseewhichoneticklesyourfancy.More info: 031 777 1566 / www.craftbrewers.co.za

That Brewing Co.That BrewingCo. has risen in prominence fairly quickly thanks to the qualityofthefourbeersitproduces.There’sanEnglish-stylepaleale,aGermanstyleWeiss,anIrishstyleredcreamaleandanAmericanstylepaleale.Fullflavouredandrefreshing,it’salmosthardtobelievethatthisbreweryonlystartedproducingin 2013. Their beers are found exclusively on tap atUnity Bar &Brasserie inMusgrave(seemoreinfobelow)andhavebecomereallypopularwiththelocals.

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Peoplearegettingprettyseriousabouttheirbeerthesedays.Muchlikecoffee,formanypeoplethestuffthat’smassproducedjustisn’tuptoscratch,andevencasualbeerdrinkersarelearningaboutthesubtletythatgoesintomakingatrulygreatbeer.

Some excellent microbreweries have popped up around the greater Durbanarea,offeringall the things thatmakecraftbeerawesome–handcrafted,nopreservativesandmadewithpassion.Soifyoulikebeerandwanttotastewhatthelocalsdrink,seeifyoucan’tvisitacoupleofthemtoseewhat’sgoingdown.

Shongweni BreweryHalfanhourfromDurbanatShongweninearHillcrestyou’llfindShongweniBrewery,whichhasbeenproducingfantasticbottle-conditionedbeerssince2006. They produce five beers: East Coast Ale, Wheat Beer, Fruit Beer,Durban Pale Ale andWest Coast Ale, sowhatever your preference, oneof these will appeal to you. Over the years they’ve received recognitionglobally,andexporttheirbeerstotheEuropeanUnion.CheckouttheirtourswithtastingsrunonSaturdaysat2pm(bookingessential)andseewhatthefuss is about.More info: www.shongwenibrewery.co.za / 082 497 6462

The Standeaven BreweryAfterlaunchingtheirrangeofbeersin2012,theStandeavenBreweryhasgonefromstrengthtostrength,gainingfansaroundthecountryandtakinghomeawards.BasedonafarmatAlverstone,whichiswheretheValleyof1000Hillsmoreor lessbegin,thebreweryproducesafantasticrangeofbeers,includingpilsner,Irishstout,wheatbeer,aleandlager.Youcanfind

Go on a road trip for your taste buds at UnityAll the beers we’ve featured here (except those from Porcupine QuillBrewing Company) can be sampled at Unity Bar & Brasserie. ArguablyDurban’smostpopularwateringhole, they’reallaboutservinggreatbeerpairedwithdowntoearthbutlovinglypreparedgrub–thinkbutterchickencurry,thickbeefburgers,beerbraisedbeefpie,beerbatteredfish…yougetthepicture.Thegreatthingisyoucangetaglassofbeerthat’sonly180mlinsize,soyoucantrywaymorebeersthanyoumightordinarilybeableto.Justaplea–don’tdrinkanddrive.RathergraboneofDurban’smanycabs.More info: 031 201 3470 / www.unitybar.co.za

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If you didn’t know Aliwal Shoal was there, you’d never guess it as you stand on the beach and look out over the water. Essentially a fossilised sand dune, Aliwal Shoal lies 5km off the coastal village of Umkomaas (about a 30-minute drive south of Durban) and was considered by none other than Jacques Cousteau to be one of the top 10 dive sites in the world.

Once you’re down there, it’s obvious why. Hard and soft corals, turtles, rays,nudibranchsandamassivevarietyoftropicalfishcanbeseen,andifyou’relucky,youmightevenencounteralocalschoolofdolphinorhearwhalescallingastheymigrate up the coast.

Butperhapswhatthereefismostfamousforaregreynursesharks,commonlyknownasraggedtoothsharks,orcolloquially,raggies.Thesetoothyhuntersmaylookterrifying,butthey’reinfactfairlydocile,andcongregateingreatnumbersatthereeffromearlyJulytolateSeptember.Infact,it’snotunusualtoencounter15or20sharksonasingledive.Nowthatmaysoundlikeanightmaretosomepeople, but being in thewater with them and experiencing them in their ownenvironmentissomethingquitespecialandmemorable.

AliwalShoalcanbedivedandenjoyedbynovicesandexperienceddiversalike,althoughconditionsaredifferenttoso-calledresortdivesintropicalareas.Earlyinthemorning,whenconditionsarecalm,visibilityandconditionsmatchthoseof famous tropical dive sites, but conditions can also quite quickly becomechallenging.Theoftenbumpyboatridetoyourdivingspot,andthecurrentsandoddbitofsurgewillcalluponalltheskillsyoulearnedduringyourdivetraining,

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andresultinahugelysatisfyingtimeunderwater,makingeverythingyouseefeelwell-earned.

Therearetwowrecksnearthereefthatarepopularwithdivers,theMVProducewhichsankin1974,andtheSSNebowhichsankin1884.Bothwrecksarebelow24metres,andsoaredeeperthantheaverageAliwaldive,buttherewardsarefantastic,asthewrecksarehometosomeincrediblelife.Keepaneyeoutforthegiantbrindlebass,theendemicharlequingoldieandeventheoddtigershark.

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Golf is agameof simplepleasures – the sweet ‘ping’as you hit a powerful drive, a gentle breeze as youstrolldownafairway,thehollowgurgleofalongputtbeing sunk, even replacing an emerald divot can be

somewhat soothing. This is, of course, assuming that you’re not having oneof those rounds,whenyour long ironshots fade insteadofdrawing,youkeephookingtheballintowaterhazards,andthoseshortputts,whichyoushouldsinkwithyoureyesclosed,justwon’t.get.in.the.hole.Butthisiswhatmakesgolfthegameitis–it’sachallengeagainstoneselfandagainsttheconditions,andagreatwaytospendsometimeintheopenairsurroundedbynature.

Durbanisafantasticgolfingdestination–year-roundsunshine,awiderangeofcourses,beautifulsubtropicalvegetation,birdsongandfriendly19thholesbring golfers back to our courses again and again. And whether you’re ahackerlookingatplayingasingleround,oraseriousgolfaddictwantingtoplaychampionshipcourses,you’vecometotherightplace.

TherearesomanycoursesintheDurbanarea,youcouldplayaroundeverydayfortwoweeksandstillhavemoretovisit.Ourcoursesrangeindifficultyandstyle,butallhaveonethingincommon–nomatterwhatyourskill,therewardsaretheretobefoundeveryround.

Have a bit of a swing on one of Durban’s beautiful golf courses

Fairwaysand fair days

Durban Country Club031 313 1777 / www.dcclub.co.za / Walter Gilbert Road, Durban

ThegrandolddameofSouthAfricangolf,DurbanCountryClubisconsideredtobethecountry’stopcourseandhasaninternationalreputation.SetneartheIndianOceanandfashionedintothedunes,thecourseisatruestunner,withitsgorgeoustree-linedfairwaysandimpeccablymanicuredgreens.Visitinggolfersarealwayswelcome,sogotestyourmettleontheverycoursethathashostedsomeoftheworld’stopplayers.

Royal Durban Golf Club031 309 1373 / www.royaldurban.co.za / Gate 15, 16 Mitchell Crescent, Greyville, Durban

RoyalDurban isoneofSouthAfrica’stoughestchampionshipgolfcourses.Atfirstitlookseasywithitsflatlayoutandabsenceoftrees,butthewindcanbetrickytogaugeandwith itsnarrowfairways, thickroughandprofilegreensidebunkers,wellplacedtocatchtheslightlywaywardshot,RoyalDurbanisn’teasybutisimmenselyrewardingforthepatientgolfer.

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Kloof Country Club031 764 0555 / www.kloofcountryclub.co.za / 26 Victory Road, Kloof

KloofCountryClubissetintheverdanthills just25minutes’driveinlandfromDurban.RegardedasoneofKZN’sfinest,KloofCountryClubGolfCoursetestseventhemosttalentedgolfers.Eachofthe18holeshasauniquecharacterofitsownandintegratesthenaturalbeautyoftheareawithsomechallenginghazards.

Mount Edgecombe Country Club031 539 5330 / www.mountedgecombe.com / Gate No. 2 Golf Course Drive, Mount Edgecombe

MountEdgecombeCountryClub’s twogolfcoursesareamongthe few in thecountry designed toUSGA specifications. Course 1 has a spectacular layoutthat combines attractive water features, multi-tiered greens and forgivingroughs. Course 2 is undulating and provides a challenging but fair test of golf. the indigenous trees that line the course attract a host of colourful birds and butterflies,addingabeautifuldimensiontothecourses.

other courses in the Durban areaIf you’ve got the time, be sure to try out Durban Country Club Beachwood (0313131777/www.dcclub.co.za)withitsbeautifulundulatingfairways,WindsorPark Golf Course (031 312 2245) one of the busiest and friendliest courses in the country,theexclusiveandhaven-likeZimbaliCountryClub(0325381041/www.zimbali.co.za)orAmanzimtotiCountryClub (0319021166 /www.totigolfclub.co.za)withitsviewsofthesea.

Further afieldKwaZulu-Natalislitteredwithfantasticcourses.Ifyougetoutofthecitytowardsthe Drakensberg, you’ve got to play a round at Cathedral Peak Golf Club (0860774625/www.cathedralpeakgolfclub.co.za)withitsspectactularmountainviews.On theway there,stopbyMaritzburgGolfClub (0333962356 /www.maritzburggolf.co.za) to boost your confidence on its wide fairways and flatlayout.OntheedgeoftheIndianOceanandontheborderbetweenKwaZulu-NatalandtheEasternCape,theWildCoastSunCountryClub(0393052799/www.suninternational.com)hasaruggedbeautyandisaverychallengingcourse.

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Craftyshopping

FridayandSundayofeverymonthatUmhlangaCentre,andoffersanawesomeeating, social and shopping experience. the market is undercover, so come rain or shine it’s alwayson, and there’s always a great vibewithbuskers creatinga livelyatmosphereand loadsofentertainment for thekids. It’sagreat familyouting,sobringgranandthekidsandseewhatyoucansee.

Shongweni Farmers and Craft MarketEstablished in 1998, Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market (www.shongwenimarket.co.za / 031 777 4686) is something of an institution. Heldat Shongweni, just outside Hillcrest, the market oozes country charm and iscompletely unpretentious. It’s open from 6:30am to 10:30am, and it’s worthgetting there early as it gets busier the later it gets. Take your time choosingsomething amazing for breakfast; eggs benedict, French toast, pancakes,waffles,falafelwraps,Germandelicacies,Greekpastries,homemadepies–therange is incredible.Youcanalsobuy freshvegetables,breads,cheeses,meatandflowers,nottomentionart,furniture,plantsandothercrafts.

I Heart MarketDurban’s trendiestmarket, IHeartMarket (http://iheartmarket.blogspot.com) isheldonthefirstSaturdayofeverymonthatthefootofMosesMabhidaStadium’siconicarch.Overtheyearsit’sgrownintooneofthecountry’sbusiestandbestdesignmarkets,withallproductsonsalecarefullyselectedtoensureauthenticity,quality design and that they’re locally made. Jewellery, clothing, art, retroknickknacks,furniture,toysanddeliciousfood–it’sallhere,andyoumightbattletowalkawaywithoutspendingallthecashyouhaveonyou!

Markets today are different from those of yesteryear, which tended towards perhaps being a little old fashioned, sometimes scruffy, and certainly not hip. Now however, markets are usually where one can find the best handmade or artisan items, usually from the creators themselves.

Partofthereasonshoppingatmarketsissogreatisbecauseyouneverknowquitewhatyou’regoingtostumbleacross,beitadelicatepieceof handmade jewellery, a designer dress, a retro piece of furniture, aclassicvinyloragorgeouspieceofart.Durbanishometosomefantastic

markets,sofindoutwhichonesareonduringyourvisitandseeifyoucan’ttakehomeasmallpieceofthecity’screativeoutput.

A market like no otherVictoriaStreetMarket is theplace togo togeta realsenseofDurban’sAfro-Orientalatmosphere.OpendailyonthecornerofVictoriaandQueenStreet,themarketisanextensivebazaarsellingeverythingfromsouvenirs,crafts,jewelleryand fabrics to fish, fresh meat, fruit, vegetables and spices. It’s a fantasticexperienceandagreatplacetopickupakeepsaketotakehomewithyou.It’sbesttoseethemarketaspartofatour–youcancontactDurbanTourismon0313224164tofindoutaboutthese.

Upmarket UmhlangaThenewkidon theblock,Upmarket (www.upmarket.mobi) isheldon thefirst

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Call of the Mall

Fancy a bit of light shopping or have a craving for some intense retail therapy? You’ll be just fine in Durban. Our malls and boutiques come in all shapes and sizes, so hook out that credit card from its hiding place in the freezer and go have some fun.

The up-market suburb of La Lucia is just south of Umhlanga, and La Lucia Mall (www.laluciamall.co.za / 031 562 8420) is as classy and beautiful as thehomes around it. It has an exclusive and relaxed atmospherewithmany localandinternationalbigbrandstoresandrestaurantstochoosefrom.Ifyouwanttospendafewunhurriedhoursbrowsingaround,thisisthemalltogoto.

Durban’sbiggestmallby farandseton the topofUmhlangaRidge,Gateway Theatre of Shopping (www.gatewayworld.co.za/0315140500)istheultimateshopping and entertainment destination. there are shops galore, from chain stores to fashionboutiques to jewelers togadgets– there’salmostnothingyoucan’tfindatGateway.There’salsolotstodootherthanshopping–amassivecinemacomplex, a supper theatre, fun science centre for kids, go karting, the D-Rexdoublepointbreakingstandingwaveandmany,manyrestaurantstochoosefrom.

ConvenientlylocatedinWestvillejustofftheN3(youcan’tmissit)andtenminutesfrom the city centre,The Pavilion Shopping Centre (www.thepav.co.za / 031275 9800), or the Pav as it’s known to locals, is one of the country’s busiestmalls,pullinginmorethan1.8millionshopperseverymonth.ThePavilionoffers Ph

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Nighton the town

Did you pack your dancing shoes? Got an itch to party that needs to be scratched? Despite Durban’s reputation as a sleepy place, there’s always a party somewhere, so dress up and go play.

a wide selection of restaurants, shops, banking facilities, fashion outlets andentertainmentareas,sogiveyourselfplentyoftimetoseewhatyoucansee.

Perched on the top of the Berea with easy access from Glenwood andMorningside, Musgrave Centre (www.musgravecentre.co.za/0312778420)isaclassy,intimateandwell laid-outmallwithanemphasisonqualitystores.ItslocationbetweenMusgraveandStephenDlamini(Essenwood)Roadsmakesitidealforvisitorsandlocalsaliketoenjoy,anditsmanyindependentboutiquesholdsomelovelytreasuresforshopperstodiscover,aswellasacinemacomplex.

For a family friendly shopping, dining and entertainment experience,Galleria (www.galleria.co.za/0319042233)isthepremiermallontheSapphireCoast.Witharangeofstylishbigbrandstores,fashionboutiquesandrestaurants,aswellasahostofentertainmentforthewholefamily,includingacinema,mini-golfandanice-rink,GalleriaisconvenientlylocatedjustofftheN2highwaysouthofDurban.

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Durban’strendiestdanceclubisThe origin(www.theorigin.co.za/0312019959)inGlenwood. It hasseparate zonesplayingstraight-updancemusic, soul andfunk, deep house, vocal electro and minimal tech.

Set in SuncoastCasino and overlooking the northern end ofDurban’sGoldenMile, there’s always a party atCafé vacca Matta (www.vaccamatta.com). It’sanightclub,VIP loungeand restaurant rolled intoone,and it’swhere thecity’strendysocialitesgotolettheirhairdown.

Set on the top story of the Oyster Box Hotel, the Lighthouse Bar (www.oysterboxhotel.com)isopulentandrelaxed,andhasanamazingpanoramicviewoftheUmhlangacoastline.Grabacocktailandenjoythesunset,orminglewiththecity’sjet-settersandbreakopenthebubbly.

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Eatyour heart outyou’ll never be at risk of going hungry in Durban – there are restaurants, delis and eateries on just about every street, as well as popular restaurant precincts where Durbanites and tourists flock every night of the week. Whether you’re hankering after italian, thai, Chinese, fusion, Contemporary, indian, burgers, steak or whatever your taste is, Durban has loads of places to choose from. If you’re not feeling particularly picky, it’s worth driving or walking around to see which places are buzzing – generally, if it’s packed with locals, you know it’s a safe bet.

Glenwood gorgingGlenwoodisalargesuburbontheBerearidgeoverlookingtheCBDandharbour,andhasafewareaswheregreatrestaurantshavepoppedup.OnthecornerofBrandandCromwellroadsistheaptlynamedCorner Café(www.thecornercafe.co.za/0312010219),whichisopenforbreakfastandluncheverydayexceptSunday. It’s down to earth,with a neighbourhoodhangout feel, all the food isorganicallygrownandfresh,andthecoffeeistodiefor.

JustacrosstheroadisMooki noodle Bar (https://mookinoodles.wordpress.com/0318119199),atinypan-Asianrestaurantservingupsomeamazingnoodleandricedishes. Ifyou’rearoundonthe lastSaturdayof themonth,makesureyoucheckout theirDim-SumSession,where they serveupplatters and individualportions – delicious!

Ifyou’reintoburgers,you’vegottoeatato’Bryan’s Sports Bar (079 638 8574) at131HelenJosephRoad.Theirburgersareoutofcontrolthey’resogood,andifyouaskalocalaboutthem,they’llspeakinhushedtonesaboutthelasttimetheyatethere.

Morningside munchingMorningsideisalovely,leafysuburbonthenorthernendofthecityandishometoDurban’s trendiestarea,FloridaRoad.Thereare loadsofgreateateriesandbistros here, the most popular being Spiga d’oro (www.spiga.co.za /0313039511).It’soneofDurban’sbusiestrestaurantsandservesupgreatItalianfoodinalivelyatmosphere.

JustuptheroadisHouse of Curries (0313036076),whichservesupunpretentiouscurries(trytheirmassiverotis)andhasbecomethearea’sbusiestwateringhole,thanks to its large outdoor deck.

For something a little more chilled, Delfi Greek Taverna (031 312 7032) at 386 Lilian Ngoyi (Windermere) Road is a tiny, family-run restaurant serving upmouthwateringGreekfood.Theirmoussakaisgoodenoughtocommitcrimefor,andmakesureyousharetheirmezeplatterwithsomeoneasastartertotasteabunchofdifferentdelicacies.It’sworthbookingahead,astherestaurantfillsupveryquickly.

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Beachfront bitesEnjoyingDurban’sbeachfront ishungrywork.The Circus Circus Beach Café (www.circuscircus.co.za/0313377700)isrightonthepromenadeoverlookingBayofPlenty,andevenhasafewtablessetuponthesand.It’sgreatforadrinkoralightmealandyoucan’tbeatthesetting.

on the other end of the beachfront is Moyo uShaka Pier (www.moyo.co.za / 0313320606),whichoffersa360-degreeviewoftheshorelinefromabeautifultwostoreytallstructureontheendofapier.Grabadrinkandwatchthesungodownassurfersandswimmersenjoythewavesbelowyou.

Upping the ante in UmhlangaKeen for a dash of fine dining?Harvey’s (www.harveysrestaurant.co.za / 0313125706),whichrecentlyrelocatedtoUmhlangafromMorningside,hasbeena popular fine dining institution for years. Their innovativemenu is constantlychanging,theirwinelistisextensive,andtheambianceissomethingspecial,sotreatyourpartnertoanighttoremember.

Ifyoufeellikedroppinginonwhateverlooksnice,takeastrolldownChartwell Drive, which has a staggering range of great eateries, including Thai, Italian,Argentinian,Mexicanandmore.Seewhatstrikesyourfancyandjustdropin. Ph

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Durbanites are passionate about their sport and support their local teams fiercely. There are actionpackedcontests hosted year-round, so seewhat’sonwhileyou’rehereandexperiencethelocalscheeringontheirhome-grownstars.

The Sharks (www.sharksrugby.co.za) are the local rugby team, playing theirhomegamesatGrowthpointKingsPark,astone’sthrowfromMosesMabhidaStadium, in frontof thezealous localswhopackouteverygame.TheSharksregularlyperformwellinthelocalCurrieCup,aswellastheinternationalSuperRugbycompetition, and the teamhasproducedsomeof thebiggest starsofSouthAfrican rugby. International testmatches are also held here,where theSpringboksbattleitoutforsupremacy.

Local PSL team Amazulu FC(www.amazulufc.net)arebasedatthespectacularMosesMabhidaStadium,andtheirpassionatefansareeasytospotonmatchday,deckedout in the team’sgreenkit andblasting vuvuzelas.Homegamesalwayshaveapartyatmosphereandaregreatfun.Ifyouhearpeoplechanting‘Usuthu!’,it’sanoldZuluwarcrywhichhasbecometheclub’snickname.

Cricket fans are in for a treat at Sunfoil Dolphins (www.dolphinscricket.co.za)games.BasedatSaharaStadiumKingsmeadjustinlandfromthebeachfront,thecricket isagreatplacetospendthedayorevening,withafamilyatmosphereprevailing. The Sunfoil Dolphins have produced some of the country’s topcricketers,andcompetewellintheFirstClass,ODIandT20domesticleagues.ThestadiumalsousuallyhoststheBoxingDaytestmatch,wherethenationalcricketteam,theProteas,showwhythey’reoneofthetopteamsintheworld.

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Getout therealmost every Durbanite has some form of outdoorsy hobby, many of these pretty exhilarating. If you like being outdoors and going on a bit of adventure, there’s plenty to be found, so bring along some clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty!

ifyoucan’tleavehomewithoutyourmountainbike,you’reinforatreat.Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park (www.gibagorge.co.za/0317691527) is justa20-minutedriveinlandfromDurbanatWestmead,andhasmorethan30kmofmountainbikingtrailssuitableforeveryonefrombeginnerstopros.Thetrail

centrecaterstotheneedsofallriders,andthebikeshopisstockedwithallthegearyoumightneed,includingbikes,gloves,sparetubes,helmetsand,ifyou’renot too proud, advice.

Fishing is popular with locals and visitors alike, whether it’s shore angling,deepseafishingorspearfishing.Deep sea fishing chartersareagreatwaytoappreciatethecity,andthewatersoffDurbanbustlewithlargegamefish.FishingchartersareavailablefromDurbanharbour,andfromski-boatlaunchesnorthandsouthofthecity.

Iftheideaofbeingouttoseaappealstoyou,youcanalsogoonawhale and dolphin watching charter,butifyoudon’thaveyoursealegsyouhaveadecentshot of spotting them from land too.Dolphins often frolic behindbackline offtheDurbanbeachfront,sogetdowntothebeachalittleafterdawn,grabsomecoffeeandmakeyourwaytothepiertotrycatchaglimpseofthem.Humpbackwhalesandoccasionallysouthern rightscanbeseenalongthecoastline fromJulythroughtoNovember,soifyoucatchyourselfstaringouttosee,keepaneyepeeledforatelltalespurtfromablowholeoramassivetailslappingthewater. Ph

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The KZn Sharks Board(www.shark.co.za/0315660400)istheonlyorganisationofitskindintheworld,andprotectsbathersfromsharkattacksalongtheKZNcoastlineusingacombinationofnetsanddrumlines.TheirheadofficeinUmhlangaisopentothepublicforanaudio-visualpresentationandsharkdissection,wherevisitorscanlearnmoreabout(andsmell)theinnerworkingsofthesefascinatingcreatures.TheKZNSBalsogivesmembersofthepublicanopportunitytogoouttoseaandwatchthesharksafetygearbeingcheckedintheearlymorning.Thistwo-hourboattripwillalsogiveyouanawesomeviewofDurban’sbeachfrontintheearlymorninglight,andifyou’reluckyyou’llalsoseedolphinsandseabirds.

There’snothingascharmingasanoldsteamlocomotive,andtheUmgeni Steam Railway (www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za /0878087715) runs returnday tripsthroughtheValleyof1000HillsonthelastSundayofeverymonth,poweredbya100-year-old locomotive.The trainchugs itsway fromKloofStation, throughthe village of hillcrest, up the steep Bothas hill, hugging the passes, to inchanga Stationwherethereisacraftmarketandloadsofgoodfoodonsale.

An unusual and exhilarating way to experience the beauty of Durban and itssurrounds is from the air. A number of helicopter tour operators offer scenicflips,departingfromDurban’sVirginiaAirportjustnorthoftheUmgeniRivermouth–bringyourcamera,becausetheviewsyouseewillbeunparalleled.

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Durban is a particularly green city, thanks in part to its warm, subtropical climate. From finding a bit of solace in a park to exploring the nature reserves and conservancies dotted around the area, to even finding a deserted bit of beach, Durban’s natural surroundings are beautiful and easy to lose yourself in.

the Umgeni Green Hub (031 303 8476 / greenhub@durban.gov.za) is Durban’scentralportalforeco-tourisminformationandbookings.BasedattheUmgeniRiverEstuary,theHubarrangescanoetrails,naturetrailsandheritagetrailsinandaroundDurban.Open09h00-17h00daily.

Despitebeingrightundereveryone’snosesonthenorthernmouthoftheUmgeniriver, Beachwood Mangroves nature Reserve (082 559 2839) is one of those placesthattendstoflyundertheradar,particularlyifyou’reavisitor.Andyetit’safantasticplace,hometoauniquemangroveecosystemwhichisasinterestingasitisbeautiful.Rarebirdspeciesflitaboutthetrees,andthousandsoflopsided

fiddlercrabsscurryaroundinthesilt.Youcanexplorethereserveonaraisedboardwalkthroughthemangrovesonaguidedorself-guidedwalk.

Umgeni River Bird Park (www.umgeniriverbirdpark.co.za / 031579 4601) is home to more than 200 species of exotic and indigenous birds,andisgreatfuntovisitthankstoitswalk-throughaviaries–

filledwiththechatterofbrightlycolouredbirds–theflamingodamandacascadingwaterfall.ThefreeBirdShow,whichisruntwicedaily,

isthetopattraction,whereyoucangetupcloseandpersonalwithowls,cranes, hornbills, macaws, kookaburras, toucans, vultures and

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manyotherspeciesastheydemonstratewhattheywouldnormallydointhewildintotallyunrestrictedfreeflight.

Ifyouwanttograbsomepeaceandquiet,there’snothingquiteastherapeuticas an amble around the Durban Botanic Gardens(www.durbanbotanicgardens.org.za / 031 322 4021). It’s the oldest surviving botanic garden in Africa andboasts extensive collections of both exotic and indigenous trees and plants including cycads, bromeliads, palms and orchids. Entrance to the DurbanBotanicGardensisfreealthoughdonationsareencouraged,andthere’salovelylittle tea garden that serves light snacks. The gardens also regularly host livemusicperformances,sokeepyoureyespeeledtoseeifsomethingishappeningduringyourstay.

Just next to the leafy suburb of Kloof is Krantzkloof nature Reserve (www.kknr.org.za)alushplacewheretworivergorges,theMolweniandNqutu,meet.Thereservehas20kmofscenicwalks,includingastunningwaterfallandtwowonderfulviewsitesoftheKrantzkloofGorge,andishometosmallgameandlovelybirdlife.

Just 30 minutes from Durban is Shongweni Dam and nature Reserve (www.msinsi.co.za/0317691283),andit’ssuchasanctuaryit’shardtobelievethe city is so close. With thick forest and steep cliffs, the reserve is prettydramatic,andafavouriteplaceforlocalstocampandgamewatch.Ifyou’rekeenforadventure,there’scanoeing,sailboating,trailingandrockclimbing,andifit’sanimalsyouwant, it’sanimalsyou’llget.Thereserveishometorhino,buffalo,giraffe,zebra,impala,kudu,wildebeest,caracal,ostrichandmanymore,andisrated as one of the top bird sanctuaries in the area.Ph

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Durban is populated by people who have come from all corners ofthe globe, creating a cultural mix that makes the city unique. Thereare theZulupeople,bornasanationunder the reignofKingShaka,peopleofEuropeanextractionwhoarrivedduetoColonialexpansion

from theCape in the early 1800s, and a large and diverse Indian population,whenindenturedlabourerswerebroughtinfromBritishIndiatoworkthesugarplantations.

Theresult isaculturalmixofEastern,WesternandAfrican influencesthatarevisibleeverywhere,intheartandarchitecture,fashion,cuisineandlanguage.

ShisanyamaThere’s no vibe like the vibe at a shebeen (which means ‘hidden’ bar) or ashisanyama(wheremeatisgrilledonopenfires).Thefoodisamazing,thedrinksflowfreelyandlocalsmeettogethertohaveagreattime.Thisisoneofthebestways to experience local township culture and get to knowDurban’s friendlypeople.

A hotbed ofculture and history Woza enanda Heritage Route

YoucanexperiencesomeofDurban’smostimportanthistoricalsitesontheWozaeNandaHeritageRoute,includingthePhoenixSettlement,whereMahatmaGandhideveloped his philosophy of passive resistance, and the Ohlange Institute atInandaTownship,foundedbythefirstpresidentoftheAfricanNationalCongress,Rev.JohnDube,andwhereNelsonMandelacasthishistoricvoteinSouthAfrica’sfirstdemocraticelections in1994.Visitstothesehistoricsitescanbearrangedthrough specialist tour operators.More info: Woza eNanda – 031 519 2555

Mosques, temples and churchesWith Durban’s different cultures comes a mix of religions and some beautifulplacesofworship.There’stheJummaMusjidonGreyStreet,whichisthebiggestmosque in thesouthernhemisphere,Chatsworth’sTempleofUnderstanding,abeautifulHareKrishnaTemple,and theMariannhillMonastery,builtbyTrappistmonks in 1882.

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Whatever kind of holiday you’re after, there’s a place to stay to suit you. If you want maximum time on the beach, then one of the beachfront hotels in Durban, amanzimtoti or umhlanga is your best bet, though if you’ve got a car you can stay in any of the central suburbs and be on the beach in a matter of minutes.

Forpeaceandquiet,abedandbreakfastintheleafysuburbsofWestville,Kloof,HillcrestortheValleyof1000Hillswillgetyourelaxinginnotime,andthereareplentyofnaturereserves,coffeeshopsandspastoexplore.Ifyou’reheretoparty,eatatadifferentrestauranteverynightandexplore

thecity,thenahotelorguesthousenearFloridaRoadistheplacetostay.

There’s a wide range of accommodation options to suit your budget, too,from luxurioushotels to self-cateringholidayapartments,guesthouses,B&Bs,backpacker establishments and lodges.

Visitwww.durbanexperience.co.zaforaccommodationlistings.

Restyour head

The five-star family-owned business Summerhill Estate has been run by the Richter family since 1997. It is located in the beautiful suburb of Durban, Cowie’s Hill. The quiet surroundings and view over the city of Durban lets all your stress melt away. The 17 rooms and the open restaurant offer guests a sophisticated and relaxing atmosphere.

9 Belvedale Road, Cowies Hill 3610, RSATel: +27 31 709 3616 | Fax: +27 31 7017847 | Mobile: +27 83 645 0999 | Skype: christinerichtersa

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These two elegant homes offer designer decorated accommodation and are ideally situated for both the business executive and the traveller.

291 Helen Joseph Rd (Davenport Road), GlenwoodContact: Delia Tel: +27 31 201 3256 | Cell: 083 450 3277

info@roseland.co.za | www.roseland.co.za

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The KwaZulu-Natal Midlands is a peaceful place, known for its pastoral atmosphere and country lifestyle. But there’s more to it than pub lunches, crafts and handmade goods – there’s a decent dose of adrenalin to be found, with nowhere better than Karkloof Canopy Tours.

Set in the beautiful mistbelt forest of the karkloof nature reserve, KarkloofCanopyToursoffersupanunforgettableadventureasyouslidefrom one platform to the next along a series of steel cables set amongst magnificentnaturalsurroundings.RegardedasoneofSouthAfrica’stop

ecoadventures,thetourtakesvisitorsonatwo-houradventurethroughpristineindigenousforest,witheightslides–upto180metreslongand30metreshigh–thatzig-zagdownthevalley.

Thesceneryisspectacular,andontheplatformsbetweenslidesyourguidewillexplaintheecologyoftheforest,pointingoutdifferenttreesandthemagnificentgiant fernswaybelow.Thebirdlife is incredible,so ifyou’reabitofatwitcher

On top ofthe world

thenkeepyoureyespeeledforEmeraldCuckoo,KnysnaTuraco,awidevarietyofraptorsand–ifyouarelucky–theelusiveNarinaTrogonorendangeredCapeParrot.Theforestisalsohometoavarietyofmammals,butitistheloudcallsandfearlesstreeswingingoftheSamangomonkeysthatyouwillrememberbest.

Despitetheheight,thetouris100%safeandsuitableforpeoplefromagefiveto95,soitreallyissomethingthewholefamilycanenjoy.KarkloofCanopyToursisopeneveryday,withtourseveryhalfanhourfrom8amto3pm.ComeexperienceoneofSouthAfrica’sfastestgrowingecoadventureswiththousandsofsatisfiedthrill-seekershavingalreadycaughtthebug.

More info: 033 330 3415 / www.karkloofcanopytour.co.za

Contact us on 033 330 3415 or info@karkloofcanopytour.co.za

Visit www.karkloofcanopytour.co.za to find out more!

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Beyond Durban

A place ofmiracle and wonder

Some 275 kilometres north of Durban lies iSimangaliso Wetland Park, declaredSouthAfrica’sfirstWorldHeritageSite in1999. Itcompriseseight ecosystems, three lakes, ancient dunes, the country’s biggestestuarinesystem,swampforestsandincrediblydiversefish,bird,plant

andanimalspecies.Therearen’tmanyplaces in theworldwithsuchavarietyofnaturalsplendourpackedtogether,soit’seasytoseewhytheareaiscalled‘iSimangaliso’–afterall,itmeans‘miracleandwonder’.

Spanning 220 kilometres of coastline from Maphelane and St Lucia in the south to theMozambiqueborderinthenorth,iSimangalisoalsoincludesuMkhuze,FalseBayandLakeSibayainland,andtotals332,000hectaresofpristinewilderness.Assuch,there’smuchmoretodoiniSimangalisothanonearticlecantellyou–oronevisitcanexplore–andit’sthekindofplacewhererepeatvisitswilldeliversomethingspecialorneweverytime.

Amongst the animalsiSimangalisoishometotheBigFive(elephant,lion,leopard,buffaloandrhino),with lions recently reintroduced to the uMkhuze section.At just under 40,000hectares,uMkhuzeisn’taparticularlybigpark,butwhatitlacksinsizeitmakesupforindiversity.HometotheBigFive,hyena,cheetahandwilddog,nottomentionnyala,kuduandotherantelope,it’sincrediblygamerich.Andyet,it’sevenbetterforspottingbirds;morethan420speciesofbirdscanbeseen,includingAfricanbroadbill,NarinaTrogon,BrownheadedParrotandLappet-facedVulture.

NestlednexttoStLuciatownaretwolovelywildernesssections – the Western and Eastern Shores. the Western Shores is a 25,000-hectare section of theparkwhichwasonlyopenedtothepublicinDecember2013;theanimalsherearen’tusedtovehiclesandsoare properly wild, making spotting game somehowmorerewarding.MakesureyoustopattheuMthomaAerialBoardwalkandviewingdeck,whichisbuiltinalargeCapeAshtree.TheviewlooksovertheLakeStLucianarrows,wetlandsandgrasslandtoCapeVidaland the densely vegetated sand duneswhich followthe shore.

AboatcruiseontheStLuciaEstuaryisamust-do–LakeStLuciaisSouthAfrica’slargestestuarinesystem,andhome to more than 800 hippos and 1200 crocodiles. Acruisewillgetyourightupcloseandpersonalwithdifferent hippo families, and you should catch a fewcrocs sunning themselves on the riverbanks.

Unspoiled beachesIftropicalbeachesareyourthing,yousimplycan’tbeatthecoastlinehere.CapeVidal,Sodwana,MabibiandKosi Bay offer seemingly endless stretches of whitesand, with the blue Indian Ocean on one side andtowering vegetated dunes on the other. There aren’tmanybeachesintheworldthatarethisbeautifulandyetalmostcompletelydeserted.

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MonDI’S CoMMITMEnT To THE EnvIRonMEnT RECoGnISED By MASSMART AnD THE WWF

Find out more about Mondi’s sustainability efforts by visiting www.mondigroup.com/sustainability

for, among other things, our contribution to wetland conservation, a 30% reduction in Co2 emissions since 2004 and deriving over 60% of our

operational energy requirements from renewables in our south african operations, Mondi South Africa was identified as the overall winner.

mondi also received a special mention in the WWf’s living Planet report for our wetlands rehabilitation at SiyaQhubeka Forests in St Lucia. The Living Planet

report is the world’s leading, science-based analysis on the health of our planet and the impact of human activity. Thanks in part to Mondi’s efforts, regular

freshwater flows into Lake St Lucia have been secured and rehabilitated wetlands and grasslands already support a wide range of biodiversity.

on and in the waterThearea’smarinelifeisjustasvariedandrichasitsbirdsandanimals.Whalesanddolphinsarefrequentvisitorstotheseshores,andaboattripouttoseawillgetyouclosetothesefantasticcreatures.There’salsoloadsofopportunitytofish,withdeepseachartersgoingoutregularly,aswellassomegreatshoreangling,spearfishingandevensaltwaterfly-fishingtobehad.Justmakesureyouhavetherelevantfishinglicence,availablefromyournearestpostoffice.

Ifbeinginthewaterisyourthing,thesnorkellingatCapeVidal,Mabibi,SodwanaBayandKosiBayisfantasticatlowtide,withahugevarietyoftropicalreeffishtobeseen. Ifyoudive–orwant to learn–you’vecometo the rightplace,asSodwanaBay isoneof the topdivesites in theworld, its reefshome tomorethan1200speciesoffish,nottomentionanincrediblevarietyofcoralsandotherinvertebrates.

one of the most special things one can do in the area is to go on a turtle tour. Leatherback and loggerhead turtles lay their eggs on iSimangaliso’s beachesat night fromNovember to January, and in February andMarch thousands ofhatchlings make a perilous break for the sea. night time turtle tours leave from St LuciaandareofferedbylodgesintheCoastalForestarea,givingyouthechancetoseetheselovelycreaturesengageintheirdesperatefightforsurvival.

Stay in comfortThereare lodgesandcampsdotted throughout iSimangalisobutyourbestbetis to stay inSt Lucia town; it haseasy roadaccess to the rest of thepark, iscloseenoughtothemostpopularattractionsandhasallthefacilitiesonewouldneedinthevillageitself.It’salsopracticallysurroundedbytheIndianOceanandtheestuary,andbustleswithactivitywithoutfeelinglikeanoverruntouristtown.It’spackedwithgreatrestaurantsandcomfortableaccommodationoptions,frombasicself-cateringholidayflatstoluxuriouslodges,andmosttouroperatorsintheareaarebasedhere,makingbookinganactivityeasy.

ContactiSimangalisoWetlandParkAuthority–www.isimangaliso.com/0355901633EzemveloKZNWildlife–www.kznwildlife.com/0338451000(Centralreservations)

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iSimangaliso St Lucia Half Marathon and Fun Run10 May 201521.1km, 10km and 5km race at the Lake St Lucia EstuarysectionoftheiSimangalisoWetlandPark.Runnersandwalkersofallagesandlevelswelcome.More info: www.isimangaliso.com

iSimangaliso MTB 4 Day powered by nashua 20-23 August 2015Aunique280kmstagedmountainbikerideexperiencethroughthe‘Big5’territoryofiSimangaliso Wetland Park.More info: www.isimangaliso-mtb.co.za

iSimangaliso Sodwana Shootout Festival5-10 october 2015All budding and accomplished photographers areinvitedtojointhisyear’sannualunderwaterphotographiccompetitionintheSodwanaBaysection of iSimangaliso Wetland Park.More info: www.sodwanashootout.co.za

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See the best of iSimangaliso with Advantage ToursBasedinStLuciatown,AdvantageToursofferssomefantastic packages for visitors to see the beautiful sightsinthearea,includingwhalewatching,deepseagame fishing charters, safaris to Hluhluwe-iMfoloziGame reserve, hippo and croc boat tours, night drives, turtle tours and more.

Find out more:tel: 035 590 1259Cell: 083 487 2762Email: advantage@zululink.co.zaWeb:www.advantagetours.co.za

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DUSI CAnoE MARATHon: 19-21February2015•PietermaritzburgtoDurban•0333949994•www.dusi.co.zaMIDMAR MILE: 7-8February2015•MidmarDam•0861643627•www.midmarmile.co.zaToURISM InDABA:9-11May2015•DurbanICC•0114675011•www.indaba-southafrica.co.zaCoMRADES MARATHon:31May2015•DurbantoPietermaritzburg•www.comrades.comToP GEAR FESTIvAL:13-14June2015•MosesMabhidaStadium•www.topgearfestivaldurban.co.zaECR HoUSE & GARDEn SHoW:26June-5July2015•DurbanExhibitionCentre•

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www.shova.co.zaGooD FooD & WInE SHoW:30October-1November2015•DurbanExhibitionCentre•

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Big Events

Durban Tourism –Tel:0313224164/www.durbanexperience.co.za uShaka Office – tel: 031 337 8099 Airport Office – tel: 031 322 6046 Beach Information Office – tel: 031 322 4205

Sapphire Coast Tourism (South)–Tel:0319037498/www.sapphirecoasttourism.co.zaUmhlanga Tourism (north)–Tel:0315614257/www.umhlangatourism.co.zaWoza enanda – tel: 031 519 25551000 Hills Tourism –Tel:0317771874/www.1000hillstourism.co.zaDurban West Community Tourism organisation–Tel:0312668640/www.durbanwest.co.zaSodurba–Tel:0720607707/www.sodurba.comUmlazi Township Tourism–Tel:0762525375/www.umlazitourism.co.zaDurban Community Tourism organisation–Tel:0313215140/www.durbancto.co.zaClermont KwaDabeka Tourism Development–Tel:0317112326/www.clermonttourism.comTourism KwaZulu-natal –Tel:0313667500/www.zulu.org.zaSouth African Tourism–0118953000/www.southafrica.netSA national Parks Reservations–Tel:0313224179/www.sanparks.orgKZn Ezemvelo Wildlife Reservations–Tel:0338451000/www.kznwildlife.comRicksha Bus Bookings – 031 322 4209

Police and Flying Squad – tel: 10111Metro Police / Fire and City Emergency Services – tel: 031 361 0000Ambulance – tel: 10177netcare Medical Response – tel: 082 911EMRS Medical Response – tel: 10177

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Useful Contact Details

ARTS AnD CRAFTSAfrican Art Centre – 031 312 3804/5DUT Art Gallery – 031 373 2207Art SPACE Durban – 031 312 0793BAT Centre, Democratic & Menzi Mcunu

Galleries – 031 332 0451Artisan – 031 312 4364 / 083 443 4033Durban Art Gallery – 031 311 2264/5Elizabeth Gordon Gallery – 031 303 8133KZnSA Gallery – 031 277 1705Heritage Market – 031 765 2500Choppin Johnson Gallery – 031 201 1501Tamasa Gallery – 031 207 1223Springbuck Art & Curio – 031 304 8451Swazi Candles – 031 777 1000Woodmagic – 031 777 1189Embocraft – 031 765 3697Pan African Art – 031 741 8231Candles & More – 031 903 2182Illovo nursery – 031 916 2491Hope Shop – 039 973 2424Kwaximba Tourist Junction – 031 783 4013Hillcrest AIDS Centre – 031 765 5866Palace Craft Ceramics – 031 777 1115

MAJoR ATTRACTIonSFun World –0313329776•funpark@iafrica.comMoses Mabhida Stadium–0315828222•

reception@mmsdurban.co.zaocean City Ice Rink – 031 332 4597uShaka Marine World –0313288000•

reception@ushakamarineworld.co.zaRicksha Bus City Tour – 031 332 4209Mini Town–0313377892•minitown@live.co.zaDurban Botanical Gardens –0313224000•

www.durbanbotanicgardens.org.zaSugar Terminal – 031 365 8100Umgeni River Bird Park–0315794600•

info@urbp.co.zaMitchell Park & Mini Zoo–0313032275•

westphalik@durban.gov.zaJapanese Gardens–0313116976•

chettyvictor@durban.gov.zaKZn Sharks Board –0315660400•

www.kznsharkboard.co.zaKZn Sharks Board Boat Trips – 082 403 9206Crocodile Creek–0329443845•

crocodilecreek@mweb.co.za

Wavehouse–0315849400• info@wavehouse.co.za

Fantasy Forest –0315661897• carriehitman@gmail.com

Centre for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife – 0314621127•www.crowkzn.co.za

Science Centre–0315668040• info@sciencecentre.co.za

De Colores Craft Shop–0319035004•dalenewagner@webmail.co.za

Crocworld–0399761103•crocworld@cbl.co.zaAmanzimtoti Bird Sanctuary–0319031203•

shangesiphiwe@durban.gov.zaJapanese Gardens – 031 311 5500 Funland–0319031068•info@funland.co.zaEmpisini nature Reserve–0399730093•

empisini@scottburgh.co.za Reunion Park / Isipingo Mangroves –

0319026072•larrysingh@yebo.co.zaUmbogavango nature Reserve–0319492081•

alvinm@twini.co.zaUmgeni Steam Railway–0313033003•

www.umngenisteamrailway.co.zaHighstakes Adventure venue –0317821139•

www.highstakes.co.zaBlue Horizons Horse Trails–0832694945•

debbie@bluehorizonsestate.co.zaShongweni Brewery–0317692061•

www.shongwenibrewery.comLion Park/Zoo – 031 785 1423 / 083 640 2641Shongweni Reserve–0317691283•

www.msinsi.co.zaPhezulu/Assagay Safari Park – 031 777 1405/1464

info@phezulusafaripark.co.zaAfrican Birds of Prey Santuary–0317852981•

onair@africanraptor.co.zaMariannhill Monastery–0317004288•

monastery@ionet.co.zaKrantzkloof nature Reserve – 031 764 3515Makaranga Garden lodge–0317646616•

info@makaranga.comCampaign Trails cc–0317674166•

info@campaigntrails.co.zaSpringside nature Reserve–0832975019•

pickles@csinternet.co.zaWaterberry Trails – 031 765 3412 Crinkley Bottom Park & Lodge–0317634149•

kim@crinkleybottompark.co.za

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Inanda Dam & Resort–0317669946• info@msinsi.co.za

Animal Farm yard–0317652240• jenny@animalfarmyard.co.za

Duck ‘n Deck–0317681029• cheryl@duckanddeck.co.za

1000 Hills Bird Park –0317656090• raredleg@iafrica.com

Spirit of Adventure–0861333919• www.spiritofadventure.co.za

FACToRy SHoPSMarine Salvage Warehouse – 031 207 3378AlJays – 031 205 6966Grab-A-Bargain – 031 312 0490Lizzard – 031 374 8400Ripcurl Clearance Store – 031 312 1729Levi’s Factory outlet – 031 263 0429Louis Factory Shop – 031 461 4240Lucky Break – 031 313 1421Face value – 031 312 3850Bluedot Footwear Planet – 031 312 6920J.A.M. – 031 306 9370Dungeon Factory Shop – 031 203 5639Continental Crockery – 031 207 5166Bull Clothing – 031 312 7716ninian & Lester Factory Shop – 031 303 1422Grab A Garb – 031 337 5014Charles WackWay – 031 202 1840osmans Wholesalers & Cash & Carry –

031 368 6777Kingsmead Shoes – 031 263 0010/304 8915It’s Africa – 031 701 04001st Factory Shop – 031 705 3844/5House of Classics – 084 504 2626Playtex Factory Shop – 031 303 7905/460 8752Just Plastic – 031 263 1906Merry Enterprises – 031 201 6974Mohamedys Mayfair Discount City –

031 462 2214Golden Horse Family Market – 083 262 3693

GoLF CoURSESRoyal Durban Golf Club–0313091373•

rdgc@global.co.zaDurban Country Club –0313131777•

www.dcclub.co.zaDurban Country Club Beachwood –

031 313 1777•www.dcclub.co.zaWindsor Park Golf Course–0313122245•

papwagolf@telkomsa.netPapwa Sewgolum Golf Course – 031 262 7130

•thedurbangolfclub@telkomsa.netBluff National Park Golf Course – 031 467 7448

•bluffgc@iafrica.comMount Edgecombe Country Club –

031 539 5330

Church Walk Market–0313221763• samson dlamini@durban.gov.za

Food Market –0315633877• info@thefoodmarket.co.za

Umhlanga Farmers Market–0824131887•underwood@telkomsa.net

Stables Lifestyle Market –0313123058• www.stablemarket.co.za

oUTDooR ADvEnTURE

HoRSE RIDESHorse Back Beach Adventures – 084 467 0752

•www.horsebeachrides.co.zaBlue Horizons Horse Trails–0832694945•

www.bluehorizonsestate.co.zaHorseback Rides –0842059797•

coetzee3@polka.co.za

HELICoPTER RIDESKing Shaka Aviations–0315637226•

www.kingshakaaviation.co.zaJnC Helicopters –0315639513•

flightops@choppers.co.zaBAC Aviations –0315695869•

info@bacaviations.comVirginia Airflip–0315637101•glen@indiza.bizLegend Aviations–0315718320/7/6•

cwyness@legendaviations.co.zaSheltam–0315638361•susanw@sheltam.com

PARACHUTInG & PARAGLIDInGSky Adventures –0733347911•

www.skyadventures.co.zaSky Dive Durban–0722146040•

vernon@skydivedurban.co.za

CyCLInG & MoUnTAIn BIKInGGiba Gorge Mountain Biking Park –

0317691527•www.gibagorge.co.zaBicycle Hire (viki) – 031 312 2559 / 082 773

6870•vikif@vodamail.co.za/www.2ride.co.zaBicycle Hire–0313122559•

greg@cyclesthere.co.za

FISHInG CHARTERS / DoLPHIn & WHALE WATCHInGCasea Charters –0315617381/0836902511•

info@caseacharters.co.zaDurban Charter Boat Boding–0317090797•

www.durbanboatcharters.co.zaSwissroll Charters – 031 4672185 /

0824516567•www.swissroll.co.zaLynski Charters–0315393338/0824456600•

www.lynski.com•tom@lynski.com

Maidstone Country Club–0329450419•maidstongolf@mweb.co.za

Kloof Country Club–0317640555• golf@kloofcc.co.za

Camelot Golf Estate–0317658347•camelotgolf@telkomsa.net

Amanzimtoti Country Club–0319021166•totigolfclub@icon.co.za

HEALTH SPASMakaranga Spa – 031 764 9434 African Sensations Solar Spa –

031 207 5564 Mangwanani African Day Spa –

031 580 5230 / 086 055 0055 Armani Day Spa–0319166744•

www.armanispa.co.zaBeauty Treats Hair & Beauty Spa –

0315723389•.beautytreats.co.zaGwahumbe Game Reserve and Spa –

0317811082•www.gwahumbe.co.zaLimelight Day Spa –0314631044•

www.spalimelight.co.zaUmhlanga Leisure–0315666936/8•

info@umhlangalaser.co.zaThe Spa at the oyster Box –0315145072•

spa@oysterbox.co.zaSpa on Fairway –0315731700/2528•

enquiries@healthspa.co.zaArt of Beauty–0319167019•

artofbeauty@telkomsa.netRiverside Spa–0315646006/3881•

www.riversidespa.co.zaKimaya Day Spa–0312669885•

www.kimayaspa.co.zaBali Grand Spa–0319038790•

www.baligrand.co.zaCrowhurst Health & Beauty Spa –

0317675078•www.crowhurst.comSuncoast Spa –0313147900•

suncoasthotels.spa1@tsogosun.comPalace Hotel Health Spa–0313328351•

palacedeputy@firstresort.co.za

MARKETSvictoria Street Market–0313064021•

admin@victoriastreetmarket.co.zaEssenwood Craft Market –0312081264•

info@essenwoodmarket.comAmphimarket –0313013200•

amphi@telekoms.netCar Boot Market–0312094751•

etiquette@intekom.co.zaShongweni Farmers & Crafts Market –

0837771674•www.shongwenimarket.co.zanite Market –0319034534•

info@lordsandlegends.co.za

oTHER ACTIvITIESKite Sport–0825724163•

info@kitesports.co.za•www.kitesports.co.zaFishEye –0315664955/0727311270•

info@fisherye.co.zaThe Big Rush–0313129281•

www.bigrush.co.zaoribi Gorge (Wild 5) – 039 687 0253 /

0825667424•www.oribigorge.co.zaGroovy Balls –0317837162/0843303112•

www.groovyballs.co.zaElectric Avenue–0315661897•

www.electricavenue.co.zaGateway Skatepark–0315849400•

kim.perry@wavehouse.co.zaSplash World–0319042273•

ragingrapids@yebo.co.zaTen Pin Bowling–0315665668•

gatewayfunctions@electric-avenue.co.za

SCUBA DIvInGBlue vision Dive Centre–0399731345•

info@bluevision.co.zaoceanworx –0399732578•

info@oceanworx.co.zaAgulhas House Dive Centre–0846531972•

info@agulhashouse.comAfrica Blue Dive School & Safaris –

0825747871•beryl@diveafricablue.comAliwal Dive Centre–0399732233•

dive@aliwalshoal.co.zaAfrican Watersports–0399732505•

watersports@icon.co.zaUmkomaas Lodge & Dive Charter –

0399732542•umkomaaslodge@gmail.comAliwal Rest & Dive Charters–0767479805•

kevin@divinginafrica.co.zaCalypso Diving –0313320905•

info@calypsoushaka.co.zaUnderwater World–0313325820•

info@underwaterworld.co.zaocean Adventures–0861001138•

steve@oceanadventures.co.zaocean ventures–0313329949•

info@oceanventures.co.zaAqua Planet–0393157524•

info@aquaplanet.co.za

SHoPPInG CEnTRESWorkshop Shopping Centre – 031 304 9894Pavilion Shopping Centre – 031 265 0558Musgrave Centre – 031 201 5129La Lucia Mall – 031 562 8420Gateway Theatre of Shopping – 031 566 2332Chatsworth Centre – 031 403 5451

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Phoenix Plaza – 031 507 8505Seadoone Mall – 031 903 2681Umhlanga Plaza – 031 561 1020The Crescent – 031 566 2887oxford village – 031 765 2500Umlazi Mega City – 031 902 8203Toti Mall – 031 903 5488South Way Mall – 031 465 9411Pine Crest – 031 701 4164City view Shopping Centre – 031 309 6737Windermere Centre – 031 312 5959China Mall – 031 332 4338 Glenwood village – 031 201 0137Richdens village Mall – 031 765 4015Westville Mall – 031 266 0028 / 083 657 1574Lillies Quarter – 031 765 4037Hillcrest Corner – 031 765 5345Christians village – 031 765 8551Kloof village – 031 764 5112Bailey Centre – 031 705 3637 / 083 774 8256Westwood Mall – 031 279 2160Galleria Arbour Town – 031 904 2233Arbour Crossing – 031 904 2064Bridge City – 031 530 3192Waterfall Shopping Centre – 031 763 4433The Heritage in Hillcrest – 031 765 2500

SURF SHoPSJill & Co – 031 561 2027Clayton Surfboards – 031 368 4825Piranha – 031 337 6666Lizzard – 031 566 5522ocean Adventures – 031 332 9949 / 086 100 1138

TEAM BUILDInGFishEye – 031 566 4955Fat Traxx Quad Tours – 082 477 5837Wavehouse – 031 584 9400Beach & Bush Adventures – 031 266 2253Spirit of Adventure – 0861 333 919 Karkloof Canopy Tours – 033 330 3415Wild 5 Extreme Adventure – 082 566 7424Groovy Balls – 084 330 3112

THEATRES, EnTERTAInMEnT & nIGHT LIFE

LIvE MUSICCoco’s–0315612323•ronniep@southernsunBAT Centre–0313320451•

publicity@batcentre.co.zaZacks – 031 312 0755/305 1677/368 6800 Afriportico Jazz Lounge – 031 332 0451 The Corner Café – 031 201 0219 The Stables Lifestyle Market – 083 704 4879

De La Sol – 031 312 9436The Lounge (Gay Friendly) – 031 303 9030Rocca Bar – 031 765 2872Friends of Music – 031 202 7822

ToUR GUIDESBongani A. Radebe–0826824188•

nobesuthu@gmail.comBob Malu Makanda –0786378704•

malubobtour@gmail.comEric Khumalo–0828942572•

khumaloen@gmail.comJudith Haines–0727244571•

judzrendezvous@vodamail.co.zaKhulekani Mbonambi–0768245491•

thami@ntandokazitours.comMichele Addison–0837963636•

info@ddsafaris.co.zanomandla Dlokova – 082 263 7082 Pascal Agarason–0720280600•

durbancitytours@gmail.comRichard James Powell–0718873079•

info@streetscenetours.co.zaStuart nairn–0763858009•

narin.stuart@gmail.comThokozile Jili–0824760726•

thoko@wisdomtours.co.zaUrmilla Singh–0835609999•

uritours@absamail.co.zaBantu S ntlangani –0797588504•

bantubathi2006@yahoo.comnonkululeko Preciouse nene–0738741575•

nonkululekonene.nene7@gmail.comBarry Burton–0825989680•

barryburton@telkomsa.netKhululiwe nxele – 083 336 1762 Khetha Mkhize–0792149034•

khetham@mwebmail.co.zaSabelo Mazibuko–0735491111•

motsamaii@yahoo.comviji Pillay–0314096757•

vijipillay@webmail.co.zanonkululeko Mandy Biyela–0790261205•

biyelasiza@gmail.comntombizonke Mayvis Cele–0824216250•

nmcele@vodamail.co.zaRita nunn–0722105336•

mtinybubbles10@gmail.comManfred Heinrich–0313032766•

info@touristotours.comRenee Fransis–0832354424•

info@anytimeafrica.co.zaSonke Mdluli –0313667516•sonke@zulu.org.za

THEATRESThe Playhouse Company–0313699555/40•

info@playhousecompany.comBAT Centre–0313320451•

publicity@batcentre.co.zaElizabeth Sneddon Theatre–0312602296/2887•

sneddontheatre@ukzn.ac.zaThe Heritage Theatre–0317654197•

info@heritagetheatre.co.zaCatalina Theatre –0313056889•

tsibisi@mweb.co.zaBarnyard Theatre–0315663045•

gateway@barnyardtheatre.co.zaIzulu Theatre –0315805555•

bmbambo@sunint.co.zaStables Theatre–0313092513•

stablestheatre@telkomsa.netCentre For Jazz –0312603385•

luthulia1@ukzn.ac.zaSeabrooke’s Theatre–0312771500•

seabrooke’s@durbanhigschool.co.zaRhumbelow Theatre–0312057602•

rolande@stansell.za.netPumpkin Theatre–0329462121•

info@pumpkintheatreclub.co.za

JAZZ CLUBS(Please note that, the dress code for all jazz clubs is smart casual.)Rivets @ Hilton – 031 336 8204Centre for Jazz – 031 260 3385The Rainbow – 031 702 9161Bean Bag Bohemia – 031 304 2167Jus Jazzin – 031 563 4530

nIGHT CLUBS(Please note that all clubs have a specific dress code.)Cubana Lounge Durban – 031 303 2076Ice Dance Emporium – 031 561 7740Level 4 – 031 312 0947Cuba Lounge – 031 584 6444/303 6364Krakatoa – 031 580 5559/444Hops – 031 573 1657Plush Ultra Lounge – 031 273 2578TLT – 084 994 4410

REGGAECool Runnings – 031 368 5604

PUBS & BARSConnors L’Afrique – 031 362 1300Joe Cool’s – 031 332 9697Rivets – 031 336 8142Exchange Bar – 031 333 6000The Grove Pub – 031 304 4381

ToUR oPERAToRS1st Zulu Safaris–0313373103•

info@1stzulusafari.co.zaKude Travel & Tours–0313017760•

kudetours@webmail.co.zaAfrican Wild Travel –0318293029•

xolani@africanwildtravel.co.zaAmaMboma Tours & Travel–0314615732•

mandla@amamboma.co.zaAmanzama Tours–0827834474•

mzonzama@absamail.co.zaAfrican Exposure–0317675180•

gavin@africanexpo.co.zaBlue Tours–0837475094•

malusi.bluetours@gmail.comBonana Tours –0833246860•tezz@bonana.co.zaBongumusa Travel and Tours –0314623060•

musa@bongmusa.co.zaBush Junkies –0317681626•

bj@bushjunkies.co.zaCountry and Coastal Touring –0317623374•

info@cctouring.co.zaCachat Tours–0312057502•

ken.neoioo3@gmail.comDubarn City Tour Guide–0313370959•

info@dctgtravel.comEthnic Tours–0314666549•

ethnic-tours@medis.co.zaEssence Shuttle and Transfer–0761893055•

bookings@essencetravel.co.zaFaniza Tours–0325863371•

sindyzwane@telkomsa.netGarson Expedition–0315611314•

info@garsons.co.zaGrace Shuttle Service–0319031613•

shuttle@halomail.co.zaHlonipha Tourism–0730625939•

hloniphile@hloniphatourism.co.zaIkamva Travel & Tours – 031 322 6968Jikeleza Tours–0317021189•

info@jikelezatours.co.zaJoachim’s Travel & Tours –0325377832•

cgengan@gnb.co.zaKMC Tours – 031 401 7852 Khumalo Chanffer Airport Shuttle &Tours –

0318279183•khumaloen@gmail.comKuhle Tours – 0315664458•info@kuhletours.co.zaKwandisa Travel and Tours –0761804634•

mthokokhomo@gmail.comntandokazi Tours – 0832272838•

info@ntandokazitours.co.zaS&B Shuttles – 083 791 5474Shizembe Travel & Tours – 0314628792•

qadis@wall.comSid’s Travel & Tourism – 0314631528•

sidneygovender@telkomsa.net

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Street Scene Tours – 0313685909• info@streetscenetours.co.za

Tim Brown Tours – 0717168823• info@timbrowntours.com

Tito Trans – 0325371960/1• lighties@telkomsa.net

Uthando Tours – 0315102770• kgugu27@yahoo.com

Trips &Transport –0313370230• tripsm@yebo.co.za

Wisdom Travel & Services –0824760726•thoko@wisdomtours.co.za

Zebra Tours – 0312612600/6800• peter@zebratours.com

Blue Dolphin Tourist Services – 0312019758•blue-dolphin-ts@yebo.com

CABZ 4 U cc – 0313039999• cabz4u@webmail.co.za

Mgazi Travel & Tour – 0314620814• info@mgazitours.co.za

Kusaphu Shuttle & Tours – 0727998647•kushapu1@webmail.co.za

Sothi Shuttle Services – 0314001360• info@sothishuttles.co.za

Sgagela Trave & Tours – 0834338060•malindan@telkomsa.net

Umhlanga Explorer – 031 561 1846 • info@umhlanga-explorer.co.za

GPS Tours – 072 900 0302 • gpstoursct@gmail.com

vibe Tours – 076 968 3066 • info@vibetours.comvalue Plus Tours – 0790397476•

nz@valueplustours.co.zavyper Tours – 031 207 8166 •

bukhosi@webmail.co.zaLindom Travel and Tours – 0733601259•

comforto@lindomtravel.co.zaZulwini Tours and Safaris–0312671619•

ricallan@polla.co.zaSiyathutha Travel & Tours–0315035547•

nenenhlanhla@yahoo.comvuka Africa Tours–0783365094•

info@vukafricatours.comZAF Travel and Tourism–0315054789•

zaftravel@gmail.comZone 2 Zone Tours–0317743001•

musa_ntshangase@ymail.comDankiza Tours–0315727305•

dankizatours@gmail.comnkuna Travel and Tours – 061 405 0438

•thokozanenkuna@gmail.com

French Connection Tours and Services – 0871514133•michel@afriquedusud.co.za

IPCI–0313060026•info@ipcisa.comJulnic Tours–0312059119•jan@julnic.co.zaTembe Tours–0312624007•

info@tembetours.co.zaZulu Destinations–0315795682•

david@zuludestinations.co.za

CAnCELLATIon oF CREDIT CARDSABSA – 0800 111 155First Auto Card – 0861 102 090First national Bank International Travel Card

Services – 087 575 9406 / 0800 110 132First national Cancellation – 0800 110 132MasterCard International – 0800 990 418nedbank – 0800 110 929 Post Bank/Capitec – 0800 535 455Standard Bank – 0800 020 600visa International – 0800 990 475

ConSULATESBelgium–0313032840/1•durban@diplobel.orgChina –0315634534•

chinaconsul_db_za@mfa.gov.cnDenmark–0312678410•consulate@itt.co.zaGermany–0312663920•

germanconsulatedbn@caraville.comIndia–0313047020/6•cgicom@iafrica.comItaly–0315645678•condurb.mail@esteri.itKorea –0315392234•rorym@eastcoast.co.zaMalta–0315722041•

maltaconsul.durban@gov.mtMozambique–0313041455•

mozamcon@mweb.co.zanetherlands –0312669291•

info@netherlands.consul.co.zaPoland–0312669792/3/4•

reception@wozani.co.zaPortugal–0313124854•

eliasd@vodamail.co.zaUSA –0313057600•derderianjx@state.govFrance–0315731554•fconsdbn@sos.co.zaLesotho–0313072168•lesothodurban@

telkomsa.net•lesotho-durban@foreign.gov.lsAngola–0313126516•

conculadodeangola@gmail.comSwitzerland –0315682457•durban@honrep.ch

Physical address: 1st floor, marine building, 22 Dorothy nyembe street, Durban, 4001Tel: +27 31 325 0200 // Web: www.kwazulunatalfilm.co.za

Durban Tourism: tel: +27 (0)31 322 4164www.durbanexperience.co.za/funinsun@iafrica.com

uShaka Office: +27 (0)31 337 8099Airport Office: +27 (0)31 322 6046Beach Office: +27 (0)31 322 4205

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