Ethekwini Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A stadium with a distinctive white roof, a coastal cityscape with a beach, and an extensive railway network.
A sunset over a beach with palm trees and a bridge.
A sunset over a beach with a bicycle and a person running.
An underwater scene with various marine life, including lionfish and sea urchins, against a wooden backdrop.
A large sand sculpture of a rhinoceros with the words "STOP RHINO POACHING" on its side.

Popular cities in Ethekwini

A coastal cityscape at night with a beach, high-rise buildings, and a busy parking area.
Durban
Known for Beaches, Sea and Relaxing
The third-largest city in South Africa is an inviting coastal playground famous for its beaches, surfing and cosmopolitan vibe.

Reasons to visit

  • uShaka Marine World
  • Durban Beach
  • Golden Mile
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A wooden boardwalk through a lush green area with dense vegetation and a hotel in the background.
uMhlanga
Known for Luxury, Entertainment and Cocktails
Come to trendy uMhlanga and enjoy its cafes, entertainment and spas.

Reasons to visit

  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping
  • Umhlanga Main Beach
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A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore, a sandy beach, and a clear sky.
Durban North
Known for Sea, Rivers and Luxury
Escape to upscale Durban North! Enjoy its parks, golf and spas.

Reasons to visit

  • Umgeni River Bird Park
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Newlands East
Newlands East
Head to Kings Park Stadium and Golden Mile—just two of the sights around Newlands East.
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A pier at sunset with a patterned walkway and railings.
eMdloti
Known for Beaches, Sea and Relaxing
Come to upscale eMdloti and enjoy its beaches, oceanfront and dining.
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A rocky coastline with a misty sea and distant icebergs.
Kingsburgh
Known for Friendly people, Beaches and Romantic
Romantic Kingsburgh awaits: its golf, oceanfront, beaches and more!
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Stay near popular Ethekwini attractions

A tropical theme park entrance with a shark sign, palm trees, and a thatched-roof building.

uShaka Marine World

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Ride high-speed waterslides, explore the thrilling rope adventure park and witness dolphin, seal and shark shows at South Africa’s premier oceanfront waterpark.
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