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Early morning at Addington Beach, Durban (Walter Knirr/courtesy, South African Tourism)
Durban Beach Travel Tips
- The least humid time of year to visit the beach is between February and mid-May, but even in winter (May though August) the weather can get warm enough for a beach day.
- Durban's celebrated beachfront holds a number of beach volleyball and surfing tournaments. With plenty of public transportation, it's an easy place to reach, although you may not want to hang out after dark.
- Although most beaches around Durban are safe, it's best not to bring any valuables or jewelry.
Beach Overview: Durban, South Africa
International tourists to South Africa head directly to Cape Town, but a longtime popular destination for South African tourists is Durban (population 3.5 million), a sophisticated seaside port city lined with miles of golden beaches basking in a laid-back vibe. Durban, the country's third-largest city, is located about 1,000 miles northeast of Cape Town in KwaZulu-Natal. It features a warm, subtropical climate for most of the year, making it a magnet for surfers and scuba divers (particularly at Aliwal Shoal) and kiteboarding (particularly at La Mercy Lagoon and Country Club Beach).Read More
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Hotels
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DURBAN, South Africa
Distance: 1.4 mi.
(from destination center)
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DURBAN, South Africa
Distance: 1.4 mi.
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Attractions
Aliwal Shoal
Off the Durban coast
Durban, South Africa
Distance: 2.1 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Aliwal Shoal is the remains of an ancient sand dune approximately 5km off the coast, that hosts a vareity of corals and fish, including gray nurse sharks.... Read More
Durban, South Africa
Distance: 2.1 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Aliwal Shoal is the remains of an ancient sand dune approximately 5km off the coast, that hosts a vareity of corals and fish, including gray nurse sharks.... Read More
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Umhlanga Rocks
North of the city center
Durban, South Africa
Distance: 9.2 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Umhlanga Rocks is a community with hotels, beaches, nature trails and a variety of entertainment spots.... Read More
Durban, South Africa
Distance: 9.2 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Umhlanga Rocks is a community with hotels, beaches, nature trails and a variety of entertainment spots.... Read More
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Beach Cafe
Bay Of Plenty
Durban, South Africa
Distance: 2.1 mi. (from destination center)
Durban, South Africa
Distance: 2.1 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports
Major Airports near Durban
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Other Smaller Airports near Durban
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Durban International Airport | 9.0map | |
| Maseru Airport | 213.0map | |
| Manzini Airport | 230.8map |
Durban Beach Advice
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Durban Vacation Rentals
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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Beachfront View, Disability Access, Oceanfront
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Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: DVD Player, Garage, Shower, Stove, TV
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