Durban Beaches - sun, sea and sand.

Whilst Durban is an interesting city with a unique cultural mix, there is no getting away from the fact that it is the sun, sea and sand that really give the place its extra appeal for overseas visitors and South African holidaymakers alike.

The main beaches form a 6 km run known as the Golden Mile, and their golden sands, lined with palm trees, are covered with bodies of all shapes, sizes and ages enjoying the sun, regardless of whether it is winter or summer. 

Many hotels line the busy seafront and promenade, and restaurants and bars jostle for space and attention.

The waves are just begging for surfers to try their luck, and snorkelling is another popular past time.

Choose your Beach ...

The many different beaches each have their own attractions:

Addington and South beaches are ideal for families, with plenty of entertainment for the children during the holiday periods.  

Dairy, Wedge and North beaches are renowned for their great surf and wide range of watersport activities and surfing events. The Bay of Plenty and Snake Park Beach have earned a place in surfing history, with some of the best waves on the coast. 

Battery Beach is a sunbathers' paradise as well as a popular surfing spot, while further north, Oasis Beach offers rolling sand dunes and deserted stretches. 

Tekweni is a lovely family picnic spot, with grassed areas, while the Blue Lagoon attracts fishermen. 

And finally, Laguna Beach is the place to go if you are into kitesurfing or jetskiing.

Fancy a Swim ...?

Being the Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa, you would expect there to be some form of wildlife present.  True enough, the coast off Durban is home to several species of shark.

However, don't let this put you off from going into the water. Sharks nets running the entire length of the beaches offer protection, and are checked daily.

If you still don't fancy braving the ocean, then a visit to uShaka Marine World is definitely for you.

uShaka Marine World

At the end of Durban’s Golden Mile is a new world of fun, entertainment and excitement. uShaka Marine World, spanning over 15 hectares of prime beach front, is Africa’s largest Marine Theme Park.

uShaka incorporates fresh and sea water, lush vegetation, natural materials and the recreation of a 1920s cargo ship wreck into a magical world of sea and marine life.

The marine park is tastefully themed with African imagery and exudes an air of fun and excitement.

No matter what the occasion, you will always find something to do here, from sizzling entertainment at Sea World, restaurants offering excellent cuisine to cater for all food passions, fun-filled water slides in Wet ‘n Wild, or simply a lazy day spent sunbathing on uShaka Beach.