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Best Things to do in Durban (2026)

The best experiences in Durban mix the beach with the city's Indian and Zulu heritage. Start on the Golden Mile, the paved promenade that runs from the Point to Blue Lagoon; walking or cycling it early in the morning, past surfers, anglers on the piers and rickshaw pullers in beaded costumes, is the classic introduction to the city. In the centre, the Victoria Street Market is the place to buy spices and crafts, and bargaining is expected, so allow time and visit on a weekday morning.

Two outings head out of the city. PheZulu Safari Park at Botha's Hill sits above the Valley of a Thousand Hills, with Zulu dancing shows, short game drives and a reptile park, and it makes a good half-day trip by car or on a tour. In Umhlanga, the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board runs shark presentations and dissections on set weekdays, which need a minimum group size, so phone ahead. In the evening, Florida Road in Morningside is the obvious place for dinner and drinks among converted Edwardian houses. Most of these experiences are free or inexpensive; plan transport with ride-hailing apps, and keep the beachfront and city-centre visits to daylight hours.

5 places · Updated October 27, 2026

Our top 3 things to do in Durban

  1. Golden Mile Beachfront Promenade Beachfront promenade walk, BeachfrontDurban's Golden Mile is a paved beachfront promenade running from the Point and uShaka to Blue Lagoon, lined with beaches, piers, pools and rickshaw pullers.
  2. Victoria Street Market Indian and African market, City CentreThe Victoria Street Market, known locally as the Vic, packs more than 170 stalls of spices, fish, crafts and fabrics into a minaret-topped building near Grey Street.
  3. PheZulu Safari Park, Valley of a Thousand Hills Zulu cultural show, reptile park and game drives, Botha's HillPheZulu Safari Park at Botha's Hill combines Zulu dancing shows, short game drives, a reptile park and a cafe with views over the Valley of a Thousand Hills.