Guidebook for Durban
Food Scene
Great places to nourish the body with awesome food, wonderful vibes and lots of refreshments
Apache River Spur Steak Ranches
12 Radar DrKid friendly, budget friendly eatery.
Bamboo Sushi Lounge
1/3 Chartwell Dr1/2 price take away everyday and lunch time special.
The Mad Italian
66 Adelaide Tambo DrDelicious pasta, pizza and other Italian fare.
Great food, great service, great vibes and great prices... You shouldn't miss this one!
12 residents recomanen
NIKOS Durban North
54 Adelaide Tambo DrGreat food, great service, great vibes and great prices... You shouldn't miss this one!
Our favourite place to unwind with a glass of wine and and delicious foccacia, after the busy week.
12 residents recomanen
Lupa Osteria Durban North
12 Swapo RdOur favourite place to unwind with a glass of wine and and delicious foccacia, after the busy week.
Extremely popular place for meeting up with friends and enjoying a delicious breakfast, and a cuppa coffee.
45 residents recomanen
Caffe Java.
54 Adelaide Tambo DrExtremely popular place for meeting up with friends and enjoying a delicious breakfast, and a cuppa coffee.
Colombo Coffee & Tea
59 Adelaide Tambo DrThe best coffee ever and the friendliest vibe around!!!
atasca Portuguese Restaurant - Durban North
53 Adelaide Tambo DrivePopular Portuguese food with live music at times...
Oh My Soul Cafe
68 Adelaide Tambo DrAwesome vegan delights!!!!
Another favourite of ours. Tom Yum Soup, Garden Beach Salad and other delicious treats....
12 residents recomanen
The Wok Box
12 Mackeurtan AveAnother favourite of ours. Tom Yum Soup, Garden Beach Salad and other delicious treats....
Great burgers, great for kids but vibey and a little noisy...
9 residents recomanen
RocoMamas Mackeurtan Avenue
23 Mackeurtan AveGreat burgers, great for kids but vibey and a little noisy...
Green Parrot
12 Mackeurtan AveGreat Japanese food and awesome service.
Awesome place to relax with a great cup of coffee or tea and tasty cakes, scones and other treats.
Suburban Cafe
9 Ennisdale DrAwesome place to relax with a great cup of coffee or tea and tasty cakes, scones and other treats.
Chateau Gateaux
66 Adelaide Tambo DrCakes and other treats to spoil oneself...
Silverani's Restaurant and Takeaway
10 Swapo RdDelicious curries to spice up your taste buds.
A super busy strip with a great atmosphere and filled with shops, restaurants, cafes and other eateries...
8 residents recomanen
Mackeurtan Avenue
Mackeurtan AvenueA super busy strip with a great atmosphere and filled with shops, restaurants, cafes and other eateries...
Connors Public House
Woolworths
Mackeurtan AvenueCheckers Durban North
33 Mackeurtan AveEntertainment & Activities
Places to go that will give your a range of
Durban experiences -from our natural heritage to our beaches and beyond.
Fun fun fun all the way...
water slides, restaurants, fast food, aquarium, shops, dolphin show, beach right there, diving and snorkling and kayak tours.
Get there!
525 residents recomanen
Món marí uShaka
1 Signal RdFun fun fun all the way...
water slides, restaurants, fast food, aquarium, shops, dolphin show, beach right there, diving and snorkling and kayak tours.
Get there!
VIRGINIA BUSH NATURE RESERVE
Adelaide Tambo DriveOrganised nature walks
Jardins Japonesos
6 Prospect Hall RdGreat place to relax, braai, walk and unwind.
A slice of nature in the centre of Durban - great for picnics, nature walks, birding, or just enjoying the silence of the great outdoors.
12 residents recomanen
Pigeon Valley Nature Reserve
Bowes-Lyon AvenueA slice of nature in the centre of Durban - great for picnics, nature walks, birding, or just enjoying the silence of the great outdoors.
Parks & Nature
A fabulous local place for breakfast, lunch or tea in nautral garden surrounds and a touch of wildlife with the banded mongoose who pop by to say hello.
Birding, game viewing, braais, camping and fishing for the nature lover. Water sports include kayaking, paddling and boating. Lovely hikes and leisurely walks.
Msinsi Resorts & Game Reserves
Mr461 RoadBirding, game viewing, braais, camping and fishing for the nature lover. Water sports include kayaking, paddling and boating. Lovely hikes and leisurely walks.
Durban's famous Golden Mile, where you can cycle, walk, run, surf, swim, and relax on the beach. Loads of fun at funworld, the skate park and paddling pools for the keedz.
36 residents recomanen
North Beach
Durban's famous Golden Mile, where you can cycle, walk, run, surf, swim, and relax on the beach. Loads of fun at funworld, the skate park and paddling pools for the keedz.
Promenade for walking and jogging, swimming and surfing and rock pools for the keedz. Deep sea fishing charters.
57 residents recomanen
Umhlanga Rocks
Promenade for walking and jogging, swimming and surfing and rock pools for the keedz. Deep sea fishing charters.
Kids playground, picnicking, bike riding and splash fountains, soccer, Kings Park Pool across the way.
11 residents recomanen
People's Park Café
44 Isaiah Ntshangase RdKids playground, picnicking, bike riding and splash fountains, soccer, Kings Park Pool across the way.
Lovely spot for a daytime picnic with friends or a romantic twosome picnic to spend some special time together amongst nature. Fill up the picnic basket with special goodies from Woolies, take a cosy blanket and off you go...
31 residents recomanen
Reserva Natural de Krantzkloof
152 Kloof Falls RdLovely spot for a daytime picnic with friends or a romantic twosome picnic to spend some special time together amongst nature. Fill up the picnic basket with special goodies from Woolies, take a cosy blanket and off you go...
Get there!
Great outings, birding, game viewing and beaches...
Our favourite place to go for the weekend is Cape Vidal or Sugarloaf Camp site...
Driving through the eastern and western shores reserves and veritable feast of wildlife and birds... Not to be missed!
28 residents recomanen
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Get there!
Great outings, birding, game viewing and beaches...
Our favourite place to go for the weekend is Cape Vidal or Sugarloaf Camp site...
Driving through the eastern and western shores reserves and veritable feast of wildlife and birds... Not to be missed!
Great day trip leaving before sunrise to be at the gate by 5:00/6:00 am depending on if its summer or winter. Great game viewing and great birding. Hluhluwe has an awesome restaurant for that midday stop for lunch.
83 residents recomanen
Parc Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
Great day trip leaving before sunrise to be at the gate by 5:00/6:00 am depending on if its summer or winter. Great game viewing and great birding. Hluhluwe has an awesome restaurant for that midday stop for lunch.
Loads of varying places to stay, see and visit... Great mountain hiking and walking with caves you can book to sleepover in.
Favourite places: Lotheni, Giants Castle, Vergelegen Nature Reserve, Hillside, Kamberg, Bulwer, Sani Pass and Midmar Dam.
11 residents recomanen
Parc Maloti-Drakensberg
Loads of varying places to stay, see and visit... Great mountain hiking and walking with caves you can book to sleepover in.
Favourite places: Lotheni, Giants Castle, Vergelegen Nature Reserve, Hillside, Kamberg, Bulwer, Sani Pass and Midmar Dam.
Howick Falls Gorge Walk
Falls DriveGreat viewsite and walks.
A really relaxing place to enjoy a breakfast, lunch or tea, in natural surroundings with even a visit from the banded mongoose.
Hingham Nursery
15 Clematis GroveA really relaxing place to enjoy a breakfast, lunch or tea, in natural surroundings with even a visit from the banded mongoose.
Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve
Riverside RoadEssentials
Quick one stop shopping for all those things you may need at the last minute.
22 residents recomanen
Pick n Pay Durban Hypermarket
5 Uitsig RoadQuick one stop shopping for all those things you may need at the last minute.
Convenience shopping at your local store!
They're there for you!
24 residents recomanen
Kensington SUPERSPAR
53A Adelaide Tambo DrConvenience shopping at your local store!
They're there for you!
Petrol and quick shop with 24 hour Woolworths and Steers. Car wash and Absa ATM.
Engen Fairway Convenience Centre
84 Old Mill WayPetrol and quick shop with 24 hour Woolworths and Steers. Car wash and Absa ATM.
Arts & Culture
Movies, restaurants, fast foods, grass banks with sun loungers, shops and Casino. Enjoy a lazy relax or make your millions...
119 residents recomanen
Suncoast Casino, Hotels i Entreteniment
O R Tambo ParadeMovies, restaurants, fast foods, grass banks with sun loungers, shops and Casino. Enjoy a lazy relax or make your millions...
Learn about Durban’s history by visiting the Kwa Muhle Museum which is history and central to the development of Durban City.
15 residents recomanen
Kwa Muhle Museum
130 Bram Fischer RdLearn about Durban’s history by visiting the Kwa Muhle Museum which is history and central to the development of Durban City.
There is a diverse selection to enjoy and admire, with new exhibits regularly presented. The displays are rotated with pieces from the permanent collection and travelling exhibitions. The artworks often have a Durban flavour and you can see how social issues are portrayed by local artists.
Times
The public may visit the gallery, free of charge during these time:-
Monday to Saturday: 8:30am to 4pm
Sunday & Public Holidays: 11am to 4pm
13 residents recomanen
Durban Art Gallery
30 Anton Lembede StThere is a diverse selection to enjoy and admire, with new exhibits regularly presented. The displays are rotated with pieces from the permanent collection and travelling exhibitions. The artworks often have a Durban flavour and you can see how social issues are portrayed by local artists.
Times
The public may visit the gallery, free of charge during these time:-
Monday to Saturday: 8:30am to 4pm
Sunday & Public Holidays: 11am to 4pm
The Durban Natural Science Museum is located in the heart of the city, on the first floor of the City Hall building. The collection of animals represent lifeforms past and present. There are lifesize elephants, a lion and even a tyrannosaurus. Why learn from books when you can walk upstairs from the library and see these animals first hand? There is plenty of information to read about these animals and prehistoric life.
15 residents recomanen
Museu de Ciències Naturals
234 Anton Lembede StThe Durban Natural Science Museum is located in the heart of the city, on the first floor of the City Hall building. The collection of animals represent lifeforms past and present. There are lifesize elephants, a lion and even a tyrannosaurus. Why learn from books when you can walk upstairs from the library and see these animals first hand? There is plenty of information to read about these animals and prehistoric life.
Art and Craft Supply Store in Ballito offering art supplies and a Creative Class to suit Adult or Children.
Welcome to a world of creative expression, friendly craft advice and a treasure trove of crafting supplies and tools! Ballito Arts and Crafts is a haven of inspiration with a wide range of products from leading brands to tease your creative senses.
We offer a large workshop area where customers are welcome to ‘play’ with helpful art and craft advice from our staff or sign up to one of our regular creative classes to hone your skills and expand your imagination.
Kids Workshops and Art Classes are also the perfect backdrop for a fun, inspirational kids party too.
20 residents recomanen
Ballito
Art and Craft Supply Store in Ballito offering art supplies and a Creative Class to suit Adult or Children.
Welcome to a world of creative expression, friendly craft advice and a treasure trove of crafting supplies and tools! Ballito Arts and Crafts is a haven of inspiration with a wide range of products from leading brands to tease your creative senses.
We offer a large workshop area where customers are welcome to ‘play’ with helpful art and craft advice from our staff or sign up to one of our regular creative classes to hone your skills and expand your imagination.
Kids Workshops and Art Classes are also the perfect backdrop for a fun, inspirational kids party too.
Located in a gracious old Edwardian house on vibrant Florida Road, is one of KZN’s leading commercial art galleries.
Location: 120 Florida Road Morningside | Windermere | Durban
Tel: +27(0)031 303 8133
Elizabeth Gordon Gallery
120 Florida RdLocated in a gracious old Edwardian house on vibrant Florida Road, is one of KZN’s leading commercial art galleries.
Location: 120 Florida Road Morningside | Windermere | Durban
Tel: +27(0)031 303 8133
Shopping
1 Palm Blvd
1 Palm BoulevardEverything under one roof!
Enough said - go and see for yourself!
Everything Else
La Lucia Mall
90 William Campbell DrA great mall with loads of interesting stores and restaurants.
Restaurant strip of Durban North
Loads of choice with Rocca Mama, Wok Box, Ocean Basket, Wakaberry,
Spiga, Neo Cafe, Mayfair, Checkers, Woolworths, and loads more.
8 residents recomanen
Mackeurtan Avenue
Mackeurtan AvenueRestaurant strip of Durban North
Loads of choice with Rocca Mama, Wok Box, Ocean Basket, Wakaberry,
Spiga, Neo Cafe, Mayfair, Checkers, Woolworths, and loads more.
Standard Bank
15 Swapo RoadBanking & Foreign Exchange
Nedbank Durban North
57 Adelaide Tambo DrBanking & Foreign Exchange
Absa bank
Saint Andrews DriveBanking and Foreign Exchange
BROADWAY PHARMACY
5 Swapo RdGreat helpful pharmacy staff and open till eight.
Clicks Pharmacy - Kensington Square
53 Adelaide Tambo DriveGeneral merchandise with pharmacy like Boots in the UK.
Suit Yourself
101 Gainsborough DrSuit hire for those special occasions.
LaLuna Couture (Previously Cinderellas)
281 Problem Mkhize RoadDress hire for that special occasion.
Durban North Mica
87 Umhlanga Rocks DrDIY and hardware shop.
Variety of shops from sporting, electrical computer, Mr Price clothing, homeware stores, Makro, Pick & Pay.
Springfield Value Centre
Electron RoadVariety of shops from sporting, electrical computer, Mr Price clothing, homeware stores, Makro, Pick & Pay.
Everything in one place - fresh produce, clothing, shoes, security, DIY, tiling, crafts and hobbies, and Outdoor Warehouse and more...
Springfield Retail Centre
2 Ilala AveEverything in one place - fresh produce, clothing, shoes, security, DIY, tiling, crafts and hobbies, and Outdoor Warehouse and more...
Total
13 Swapo RdGarage and Quick Shop with ABSA ATM
Hops Riverside
Beauty Spa and Conference Centre and restaurants and bar.