Welcome to Durban Central Tourism

A MESSAGE FROM THE TEAM AT DURBAN CENTRAL TOURISM ORGANISATION

The face of the Durban Central Region has changed dramatically over the past few years due to massive investment in infrastructure upgrades that have transformed Durban into a world-class city, praised by its citizens and visitors alike. The top attractions located in the Durban Central Region include uShaka Marine World, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre.

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Victoria Street Market

Venture down to the Victoris Street Market on the corner of queen and Victoria Street Market Wet Streets in Durban Central and step into a sensory explosion of Aten ture. Here the smell of incense and spices pervades the phere where over 180 traders sell their produce. You will find all maer of delightful food and spices, including a fish market, one of South Africa's premier tourist destinations that is rich in culture and heritage. Experience the hustle and bustle of one of the oldest markets in Durban.

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Wilson's Wharf

With its incomparable harbour views, Wilson's Wharf is Durban's trendiest fusion of fun food, top shows and crafts, blended with the rustic interface of a boating marina and working slipways. Shops contain a wide range of crats and speciality items, while the 165-seat intimate Catalina Theatre brings shows to Durban's only stage with bay vistas. The Marina offers deep-sea fishing charters daily, or visitors may take their pick of the catch of the day from a full range of seafood at the wharf-side fresh fish market.

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The Workshop Centre

The Workshop is an iconk, heritage rich building embraced in the vibrant heart of the CBD. It was transformed from a railway workshop originally built in 1860 Into a modem shopping centre. Safety upgrades, expansion and rigorous renovations have restored, replenished and shaken off the dust to reveal a brand new shopping experience. The character and charm of a bygone era is complemented by state of the art finishes, resulting in a remarkable contrast of vintage and vogue. In addition to a wide choice of luxury brands, top national retailers and popular eateries, The Workshop boasts the largest curio shop in South Africa.

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Windermere Shopping Centre

Windermere Centre has been a firm favourite among Morningside residents for many years as a meeting place and shopping destination catering for just about every need. The centre offers shoppers a mix of retailers that provide for day to day necessities as well as life's little luxuries. Windermere Centre underwent an extensive renovation a few years back and is very accessible, and free parking makes shopping a breeze. Several entrances and exits welcome pedestrians and the Installation of a lift makes visiting multiple shops extremely convenient.

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Musgrave Shopping Centre

Musgrave Centre offers a unique, cosmopolitan shopping experience for the disceming buyer in search of the best that is available from decor shops to boutiques that stock the latest fashions. The elegant restaurants and cafés on all three shopping levels offer delectable refreshments as well as top quality service, and patrons can take in a movie on the upper level. One of the most attractive malls in Durban, Musgrave Centre is classy but certainly hasn't lost its intimate feel.

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Durban Car Boot Fleamarket

The Car Boot Fleamarket is the oldest of its kind in the city of Durban, having been established in 1992. It is situated on the old circus site behind the Greyville Racecourse and offers plenty of free parking for those wanting to peruse the many stalls. It is also kept safe and secure by experienced security personnel. It is a great option for the thrifty buyer. This market is open every Sunday from the early morning.

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Night life experience

Despite its laid-back approach to life, Durban boasts a pretty impressive nightlife scene. From chilled cocktail lounges to banging nightclubs and music to chilled bars, a night out caters to a variety of tastes and can be enjoyed all over the city and surrounding suburbs. The key areas include Road and Windermere Road in Morningside, which offer a great variety of restaurants in street cafe settings and very vibey pubs and clubs. The Vi Embankment refers to the area around Durban's Harbour where numerous restaurants cater for all tastes in a beautiful setting.

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I Heart Market

For 10 years, the I Heart Market has been a community of makers who have been creating a platform for local design, craft, fashion and food and providing a retail space for local creatives a great day out in pleasant surroundings. On the first Saturday of every month from 9am-2pm, Durbanites and visitors, friends and family gather at the Hay Store, corner of Albert Terrace and Camperdown Road on the Point to meet the makers,

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Durban City Tour

See for yourself why Durban is one of the most visited places in South Africa on this four-hour tour of the city. Start your tour with stunning views of the Indian Ocean as you ride along the Golden Mile. Then visit the markets in Warwick Triangle and Moses Mabhida Stadium. Along the way, see the popular Durban Harbour, one of South Africa's busiest ports. Other must-see spots of the day include the Durban Botanic Gardens and City Hall.

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UShaka Marine World

The fifth largest aquarium in the world. The water theme park offers a world of water rides, oceanarium, dolphin, seal and penguin shows, shopping, a A World, live shows, beach and activities

Moses Mabhida Stadium

Sky car and viewing platform. This is your chance to view Durban like you have never seen it before.

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Botanical Gardens

Famous for the specimen of cycad that is still widely acknowledged as probably the rarest plant in the world.

South Beach, Durban

South Beach lies close to Addington Hospital, and to Durban's trendy Point area - now a revived development of waterways, upmarket apartments, shops and office space. There is even a small craft harbour at Vetch's Pier.

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Durban International Convention Centre

The Durban ICC has been voted Africa's Leading Conference Centre for six consecutive years by the World Travel Awards and in 2004 was also ranked as one of the top 10 conference centres in the world by AIPC. Its proven track record is unrivalled in Africa. A focal point of the Durban Central business district, and just a quarter of an hour from the airport, Durban's multiple award-winning Durban ICC.

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Durban Ice Arena

The revamped Durban Ice Arena is a multi-purpose complex located behind the Golden Mile and comprises an ice rink, convention centre, exhibition halls and meeting rooms.

The Riksha Bus

Hopping on the Riksha Bus is a convenient way of exploring the City's offerings where one is able to enjoy scenic overviews of a range of Durban's major attractions.

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THE PALACE HOTELS & SUITES

The Palace, one of First Group's finest Hotel & Suites, holds pride of place on Durban's Golden Mile with luxury high-rise self-catering suites and hotel rooms offering accommodation boasting gorgeous, idyllic views over North Beach and the Indian Ocean. Rejuvenate at our world-class wellness spa, relax with cocktails at the pool or just enjoy the comfort of our lavish rooms. Delight in delicious Durban cuisine, including the traditional Shiza Nyama at our onsite restaurant.

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Beautiful Beaches

Durban has some of the best beaches in South Africa

Warm throughout the year

Durban is the ultimate holiday destination because the weather is always good.

It has everything

Durban has the sea, the valleys, and the mountains.

Events
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Accommodation

Bed & Breakfast

Acorn B&B 031 208 1884 www.acornbandb.co.za
An Upper Room Bed & Breakfast 031 261 1778 www.anupperroom.co.za
Executive Suites at 555 031 208 8527 www.executivesuite555.co.za
Madeline Grove Ned and Breakfast 031 303 5425 / 083 440 2861 www.madeline.co.za
Roseland House 031 201 3256 www.roselandhouse.co.za

Guest Houses

Essenwood House 031 207 4547 www.essenwoodhouse.co.za
Fiddler Rest Guesthouse 031 209 8928 www.fiddlerrest.co.za
Grange Gardens 031 312 9918 / 082 561 0018 www.grangegardens.com
Mackaya Bella Guest House 031 205 8790 info@mackayabella.co.za
McAllistersGuesthouse 083 402 9373 info@8thave.co.za
Mitchell Park Inn 081 711 2821 saloshna@iafrica.com
Musgrave Avenue Guesthouse 061 540 5857 info@musgraveavenue.co.za
Napier House 031 207 6779 www.napierhouse.co.za
The Neuk Guesthouse 031 312 2788 theneuk@telkomsa.net

Lodges

Bentley Lodge % Lifestyle 031 202 4628 www.bentelylodge.co.za
Botany Bay Lodge 031 202 1829 www.botanybaylodge.co.za
Cypress Lodge 031 303 4845 subrayanprop@gmail.com
Daisy Lodge 061 068 7705 www.daisylodge.com
Erlesmere Lodge 039 695 2475 www.erlesmere.co.za
Fernleigh Lodge 031 313 4500 www.fernleighlodge.com
Qalakahle Lodge 031 565 1935 / 082 354 8327 www.qalakahle.co.za
Somerst Guest House 031 201 4659 www.somersetguesthouse.co.za
The Deck on Manning 031 205 8463 www.thedeckon manning.co.za

Back Packers

Gibela Backpackers 031 303 6291 www.gibelatravellerslodge.co.za
Mkhumbane Backpackers 072 126 8746 www.mkhumbanebackpackerss@gmail.com

Hotels

Bon Hotel 64 on Gordon 031 312 8907 / 071 682 4804 gm@hotel64ongordon.co.za
City Lodge 031 332 1447 www.clhg.com
Coastlands Musgrave 031 271 8200 www.coastlands.co.za / hotels/coastlands-musgrave
Garden Court Marine Parade 031 337 3341 andre.greef@tsogosun.com
Hotel Cube 031 303 2097 www.hotelcube.co.za
McDonalds Boutique Hotel 031 251 8700 / 031 201 4976 www.mbhotel.co.za
Mesami Hotel 031 201 1145 www.mesamihotel.co.za
Quarters Hotel 031 303 5246 / 084 262 9627 www.quarters.co.za
Road Lodge 031 304 8202 www.citylodge.co.za
The Benjamin Hotel 031 303 4233 www.benjamin.co.za
The Palace Hotel 031 332 8351 www.firstresorts.co.za
The Royal Hotel 031 333 6000 www.theroyal.co.za
Waterfront Hotel 031 322 8190 www.threecities.co.za

Eateries

Centre Court uShaka 031 332 7411 centrecourtushaka@amaweb.com
North Beach Café 031 332 4786
Sumthing Tasty 072 957 6311 sumthingtasty.co.za
Views at Twenty 5 081 258 4451 kgolo@kgolodaguru.co.za

Casinos

Suncoast Casino 031 328 3000 www.suncoastcasino.co.za

Tour Guides

Kimburi Tours 072 476 5817 www.kimburi.com
Nozipho Khuzwayo 082 259 2322 Nozipho@gmail.com
Urmilla Singh 031 337 7879 unitours@absamail.co.za
Wisdom Travel & Tours 082 476 0726 www.wisedomtours.co.za

Tour Operators

1st Zulu Safaris 031 337 3103 www.1stzulusafaris.co.za
African Link Tourism 033 345 3175 www.mandelafreedomroute.co.za
Avocatur CC 031 202 0370 mahomed@avocatravels.co.za
Away Corporate and Leisure Travel Agency 031 301 0774 www.awaycorp.co.za
Bryss Tours 031 463 5313 don@bryssgroup.co.za
Cngobele Travel and Tours 032 944 1475 robertmzobe@gmail.com
Dankiza Tours 076 031 3439 www.dankizatours.co.za
Durban Fever Travel & Tours 078 306 7549 thokozani.lution@gmail.com
Eulophia Tours 031 386 6104 www.eulophia.com
Eulophia Travels 083 793 3124 info@eulophia.com
Foresure Travel Services 072 151 7839 spremchand@oldmutual.com
French Connection Tours & Services 087 151 4133 www.afriquedusud.co.za
Impilo Enhle Travel and Tours 062 580 1048 mpilohmathebula@gmail.com
IPCI 031 306 0026 www.ipci.co.za
Isiqalo Esihle Trading Enterprise 072 712 3655 sprintertours@gmail.com
ING Travel and Tours 073 916 6101 bookings@ingtravel.co.za
Joachim's Travel & Tours 032 537 7832 www.joachimstravel.co.za
Julnic Tours 031 205 9119 www.julnic.co.za
Jz Travelling and Tours 073 372 9993 www.jzitravellingandtours.co.za
Khumalo Chauffer Airport Shuttle & Tours 031 301 9991 khumaloen@gmail.com
Kimburi Tours 072 476 5817 www.kimburi.com
Kude Tours 083 363 9774 www.kudetours.co.za
Kuhle Tours 031 332 0894 www.kuhletours.co.za
TGFG Travel & Tours 081 339 9439 info.fgtg@rocketmail.com
Ulwandle Lwasethekwini Travel 063 634 5425 nooboyzungu@gmail.com
Mo Taxis and Tours 078 925 5188 www.motaxintours.co.za
Ndaleka Travel and Tours 082 222 4375 mthokoshangase@yahoo.com
Nkuna Travel and Tours 078 587 7729 www.nkunatravel.co.za
Queen Nandi Tours 031 906 9139 andile.mhlongo01@gmail.com
Rose of Sharon Tours & Transfers 062 382 6838 www.rostat-tours.co.za
Shuttle 247 084 504 1629 www.shuttles247.co.za
Shuttleworth Tours and Transfers 084 877 7081 shuttleworthtransfers@gmail.com
Street Scene Tours 031 321 5079 www.streetscene.co.za
Strelitzia Tours 031 579 5682 www.zuludestinations.co.za
Trim Shuttle and Tours 078 440 2460 trimstours@gmail.com
Tsheola Dinare 031 313 9356 andiles@dinaretours.co.za
uShaka Tours & Safaris cc 031 368 6588 www.shakatours.com
Uxolo Bush & Battlefield Tours 031 207 2728 www.uxolobushbattlefieldtours.co.za
VIP Journey 083 717 2220 www.vipjouerney.co.za
Wisdom Travel & Services 082 476 0726 www.wisdomtours.co.za
World Wide Mice (Pty) Ltd 031 825 4892 ngubane@worldwidemice.co.za
Zulu Kingdom Tours 082 259 2322 nozipho@eastcoast.co.za

Tour Brokers

Far and Wild Safaris CC 031 208 3684 farwild@africasafari.co.za

Chauffeur Services

AMC Chauffeur Services SA 084 503 0682 info@amcautoinvestments.co.za

Transport

Clive's Taxis 082 956 0823 / 082 956 0823 clivetaxi@gmail.com
V.Cabs 072 202 7127 vjmothilal@gmail.com
Phola Metered Taxis 031 207 6516 / 073 259 9744 pholataxi@gmail.com
Siba Olukhulu Trading (Pty) Ltd 031 909 6961 / 083 345 7636 siba.olukhulu@gmail.com
Eagle Taxis 031 337 2442 /083 301 4767 www.eagletaxicabs.co.za
VIP Journey 060 579 9358 www.vipjourney.co.za

Art Galleries / Art & Crafts

The African Arts Centre 031 312 3804 / 5 /082 749 6425 www.afriarts.org.za
Gugu Mobile Boutique 071 500 5830 www.gugumbotique.co.za/new

Attractions

Ushaka Marine World 031 328 8000 / 079 813 8291 www.ushakamarineworld.co.za

Entertainment

Zulumoon Gondolas 084 730 8784 / 060 505 0316 www.gondolas.co.za
Segway Marketing 031 303 4534 / 082 837 8430 www.segwayglidingtours.co.za

Media

Megazone Media 315 664 443 / 072 151 5811 www.megazonehitradio.com

Whale and Dolphin Watching

Advantage Tours 035 590 1259 / 082 329 9890 www.advantagetours.co.za

Durban Community Tourism Organisation (Central)

Durban Tourism - 031322 4164 www.visitdurban.travel Tourism KZN-031 366 7500 www.zulu.org King Shaka International Airport - 032 436 6758 1000 Hills Tourism - 031 777 1874 Inanda Tourism - 031 519 2555 Sapphire Coast Tourism - 031 903 7498 Dolphin Coast Tourism - 032 437 5183 uShaka Marine World - 031 337 8099 KZN Wildlife & South African National Parks Reservations - 031 322 4179

Consulates and Embassies in Durban

Austria- 031 242 5117 Belgium-031 303 2840 Germany - 031 266 3920 Greece- 031 301 4880 Hungary- 031 251 4000 India - 031 335 0300 Lesotho- 031 307 2323 Malta - 031 572 2041 Mozambique - 031 303 7130/9204 Netherlands-031 266 9291 Norway/Sweden - 031 267 8410 / 031 266 0030 Portugal - 031 312 5340 Spain 031 764 2574 Uruguay - 031 262 7331 USA 031 305 7600

Emergency Numbers

Police Flying Squad - 10111 Ambulance-10177 Fire & Emergency-031 361 0000 Sea Rescue - 031 361 8567 Mountain Rescue - 080 000 5133 City Health Hospital - 031 309 4646 Parklands Hospital-031 242 4000 St Augustines Hospital - 031 268 5000 Entabeni Hospital - 031 204 1300 Addington Hospital-031 327 2000

Useful Numbers

Weather Bureau - 082 162 Department of Home Affairs - 031 308 7904 Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Reservations – 033 845 1000 Central Post Office - 031 336 3333 Durban Public Library - 031 311 2401 Cancellation of Credit Cards Master Card International - 0800 990 418 Visa International - 0800 990 475 Cancellation of Travellers Cheques American Express - 0800 991 021 Visa - 0800 998 174 Thomas Cook - 0800 998 174 Master Card - 0800 998 175

Durban Central Tourism

Durban – a sub-tropical paradise which is fun, fun, fun all year-round!. The Durban Community Tourism Organisation is responsible for the area shown on the map, the central hub, including its magnificent beaches, incredible attractions, exotic restaurants and unique multi-cultural lifestyle.: There are another eight Community Tourism Organisation’s within the Durban area, each with its own unique feel and attractions:

  • Discover Inner City Jewels Walking Tour in Durban Uncover the little known treasures of Durban on a 3/4 hour insider walking tour with a savvy guide. Explore pathways,
  • The Golden Mile runs roughly from South Beach (uShaka Marine World) to Suncoast Casino in the north in a perfect gilded stretch of sea and sun.
  • All aboard for the ultimate Durban Experience step aboard La Vue, our premium luxury yacht. Join us for a tour of Africa's biggest and most vibrant working harbour and get a dolphin's eye view of Durban - you may even see a dolphin or two as we cruise along.

Durban CTO Members

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Thankyou Joseph Williams - Chairperson
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Thabang Mofokeng - Deputy Chair
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Theresa Reinecke - Secretary

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