In Durban is South Africa's largest port, in terms of transshipment volume considered even the largest port in Africa. The city is regarded as the Miami of Africa. The water is nice and warm. For bathing the North Beach and South Beach are the most appropriate, as both beaches are guarded, protected by shark nets and are close to the city. 300 days of sunshine a year.
Bilder zum Hafen Durban / South Africa
Cruise offers to the port Durban / South Africa
Worth seeing:
The City Hall, built in 1910, copy of the City Hall of Belfast. Here, the art museum is housed, "Art Gallery" with African and English paintings.
The "Natural Science Museum" with a collection of natural history.
The Jumah Mosque (the largest mosque in South Africa) dates from the 19th century. Koran texts adorn the walls and there you can see a specially woven, huge Oriental rug.
Next to the mosque is an Indian Market is with fish and vegetables, but also kitsch and junk.
In Seaworld (Aquarium) next to sharks and turtles also over 1,000 species of fish can be observed.
A ride along the waterfront with the imaginatively dressed rickshaw drivers is magnificent.
At the local History Museum commodities from the establishment period of Durban are on display.
The African Art Centre is for the exhibition as well as sale of original Zulu art such as chains, baskets, sculptures and paintings.
At the Indian markets fish, meat and jewelry are offered at more than 150 stalls in a hall.
In the Oriental Arcades there are street vendors with jewelry, silk and saris.
The Natal Maritime Museum shows the development of the port of Durban.
Which cruise lines and ships sail to Durban?
AIDA Cruises, Azamara Cruises, Costa Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Cunard, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Holland America Line, MSC Cruises, Oceania Cruises, P&O Cruises, Phoenix, PLANTOURS Kreuzfahrten, Compagnie du Ponant, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Silversea Cruises, TUI Cruises
In which country / island is Durban located?
