Tours & Activities in Durban

Enjoy a half-day tour of multicultural Durban to explore the Botanic Gardens and visit the Moses Mabhida Stadium which makes a perfect Durban city tour.

Relax and see some of Durban’s spectacular landmarks while sailing down the canals on a 30 minutes cruise onboard a luxury pontoon boat.

Take a private 3 night 4 day safari tour of the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve and visit the St. Lucia wetland reserve. This is a specialized, fully inclusive private safari, with a hippo and crocodile boat cruise and visit to the Cheetah rehabilitation center (optional extra). Spend 2 nights in the Hluhluwe Game reserve, for your Big 5 safari experience. Your last night is in the quaint tourist town of St. Lucia, bordering on the isimangaliso Wetland Park. Here you will have an included boat cruise and visit the beautiful Cape Vidal beach for the day. The trip includes all guided transfers, entrance fees, activities, accommodation and meals where stipulated.

Enjoy a full-day safari in the beautiful Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, home to the largest population of white rhino in the world

Take in views of the coastline from the water as your cruise around the Durban Harbor on a luxury pontoon boat. Bring your own drinks and snacks aboard and enjoy a good time with friends and family.

A South African safari is best to be done from Durban as we are fortunate enough in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal to have the Oldest reserve in Africa, Hluhluwe Imfolozi and it is home to the Big 5 the Rhino, Elephant, Lion, Buffalo and Leopard. Pick up from your hotel in the Durban area, your qualified guide will ensure your Durban Safari Tour will be memorable as he shows off what wildlife Hluhluwe Imfolozi game reserve has to offer! Being a Big 5 Game reserve and malaria free, Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game reserve is our most popular Durban Safari Tour and our Tour of choice! Your Safari Tour with Tim Brown Tours will be unforgettable from beginning to end. WHY WE THINK YOU’LL LOVE IT ✓   Having the possibility of seeing the Big 5. ✓   Visiting the oldest protected reserve in Africa. ✓   Being in nature where seeing anything is possible while in the capable and safe hands of your qualified and experienced guide.

Enjoy a full-day sightseeing heritage tour through the Drakensberg mountain range.

Set sail on a voyage to appreciate the city of Durban from the perspective of the Indian Ocean. Revel in the breathtaking sights of the bustling port, the picturesque beachfront, and Durban skyline.

The tour starts off with a visit to Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu Natal. There we will stop by Pietermaritzburg's City Hall, which claims to be the largest brick building in the southern hemisphere. There we will visit the Gandhi statue also before we head towards the Drakensberg mountains. Kamberg Cave Art is a 90 minute walk and hike from the base camp. This tour is for the physically fit. • Pietermaritzberg City Hall • Drakensberg Kamberg Nature Reserve. • 90 minutes scenic walk to the sandstone cave paintings. • Guided tour of the Sandstone cave paintings of the San people. • Howick Falls. • Nelson Mandela’s Capture Site and Museum.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the cruise and sights, as your skipper takes you to explore the largest harbor in the Southern Hemisphere. Watch as huge ships are maneuvered inside the port with the Tugs.

On this full day tour we visit Emdoneni Wild Cat Project, which offers a very popular  guided tour about South Africa’s endangered wild cat species. At Emdoneni you will have the opportunity to see Cheetahs, Serval Cats, African Wildcats and Caracal (Lynx) up close and hear about the amazing work the project does to rehabilitate wild cats.

Go on a gondola boat ride in Durban on the amazing Point Waterfront Canal and take in the magical views. Pass by beautiful bridges and enjoy the unique atmosphere.

The tour starts off with a short visit to Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu Natal. We then head towards the Giants Castle Reserve in Drakensberg Mountain range to visit the cave paintings. Access to the caves requires a 40 minute leisurely walk along a trail. After the guided tour at the caves, we head to Howick falls before visiting the Nelson Mandela Capture Site Sculpture and Apartheid museum.

Discover the beautiful scenery and wildlife of iSimangaliso Wetland Park on a Full or Half-Day Tour. Embark on an open game drive safari and discover why this park is a World Heritage Site.

On this tour, you will have the pleasure of meeting Michael, a captivating historian and storyteller with a deep connection to Durban's rich history. Having spent 46 years working at the iconic Blue Zoo Restaurant, Michael now shares his wealth of knowledge through his popular talks. The cube on Rosetta road boasts views of the city that brings a sense of peace amongst the madness. The last stop at Mitchell park has historical value with the statue of the Zulu king.The Station at Umgeni road has a great street market with alot of zulu attire and beadwork. Experience the real beauty of Durban with AfricaConnection Tours. Our curated, safe tours give you the opportunity to explore the city with knowledgeable, women-led tour operators, drivers and cooks. With our Level-1 B-BBEE status and black-owned business, you'll get the real African experience at a great value - perfect for single travelers! Discover Durban and its culture today with AfricaConnection Tours.

A city tour that shows the unique sides of Durban! The tour will take you through town to the markets and to the beachfront by using the famous combi's to get around. Fun and adventure guaranteed!

This tour offers a Croc & Hippo Boat Cruise as well as a game drive all in the same day. On the Croc & Hippo Boat Cruise, Discover, Witness, and Observe Hippos, Nile Crocodiles, and Hundreds of bird species on our Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise while in St Lucia. This 2 hour Boat Cruise Safari gets you close up to the residents of the estuary. On the game drive, while on safari, enjoy the spectacular natural beauty of the park as you explore numerous loop roads, outcrops, and lookout points. With knowledgeable and experienced guides, discover an abundance of wildlife species in the park. Search for Africa's Big 5 game animals: lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo. Spot other animals such as waterbuck, impala, wildebeest, zebra, warthog, reedbuck, chameleon, giraffe, and hyena.

Spend an hour exploring the Point Waterfront Canals in Durban on a pedal boat.

We will track your flight (subject to flight number being provided) and will factor in any delays out of your control at no extra charge, so you can rest assured we will be there. All of our cars are maintained to the highest order and our drivers have their Professional Driver’s Permits. We take our customer’s safety and security seriously.

Explore the iconic Hluhluwe-iMfolozi "Big 5" Game Reserve or Isimangaliso Wetland Park in our guided open safari vehicles. Standard packages or tailor your own tour through this wildlife wonderland.

Have you packed your passport? You’re heading into the Mountain Kingdom after all. At 3 240 meters above sea level it can get a tad icy so wrap yourself in one of our authentic Basotho Blankets which is yours for the day. Our first stop is Himeville, at the base of the mountain, where you’ll climb into a rugged 4x4. Time to embark on the steep climb up the scenic and daunting Sani Pass. Get your passport stamped at the border and head into no-mans-land which connects South Africa to Lesotho. Once you enter into Lesotho your guide will introduce you to a Basotho village before a bucketlist lunch (own cost) at Africa’s highest pub. Time to head down the mountain for your drive back to Durban. TRAVEL VISA — Travellers are required to check whether they require a travel visa to enter Lesotho. If you require a visa it is your responsibility to acquire the necessary visa prior to the tour. Wild Routes Africa is in no way responsible for any traveller that is refused entry into Lesotho.

Enjoy a half-day tour focusing on KwaZulu-Natal’s diverse wildlife. Your local qualified tour guide will share their knowledge and experience, educating you about South Africa and KwaZulu-Natal.

WHY WE THINK YOU’LL LOVE IT ✓   Visiting a small nature reserve where the density of animals is high. ✓   Learning about many species of animals from the Rhino and Giraffe to the Warthog. ✓   Visiting a Zulu Cultural village to learn and witness the culture through Song and dance.

Experience the beauty of Sani Pass via a 4x4 vehicle on a day trip from Durban, South Africa. Explore the mountain kingdom of Lesotho and stop to purchase lunch at the highest pub in Africa.

The pedal boats are located in the historic Durban Point Waterfront on the canals.We are the only pedal boat operator on the canals which are a protected marine reserve containing 30 different types of fish.The pedal boats are self driven and are a great way to have fun for all ages. The pedal boats are easy to operate and are light exercise, we have 11 boats so groups can cruise and have fun together.Our pedal boats offer an inexpensive fun experience.

Enjoy a Mini Safari Tour with a visit to the Lion Park and the Tala Game Reserve. Also explore the Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park at the Valley of a 1000 Hills.

Relive the horror of the two most famous Anglo-Zulu War battles with a specialist Battlefield guide. Visit the eerie battlefield of Isandlwana, where British troops were massacred by the Zulu army in 1879, then continue to Rorke's Drift, where a handful of British soldiers heroically held a mighty Zulu regiment at bay, a battle made famous by the movie 'Zulu'. The tour winds through some of the most spectacularly beautiful scenery in KwaZulu-Natal. After a full day's touring, we return to Durban in the early evening.

See the top attractions of Durban city on a sightseeing tour that takes in a variety of landmarks highlighting the city’s history and its culture. Take a walk through the city center and visit the Botanical Garden and the Kwa-Muhle Apartheid Museum.

The Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve is not only the oldest game reserve in Africa, but one of the best. Just 2,5 hours north of Durban, you'll get to spend a fantastic day enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of Africa's bushveld. The park is home to Africa's "Big 5" as well as numerous other animals species. If you are short on time and only have a day available, then this is the best way to spend it. With your own private, qualified and passionate guide, you'll not only be escorted throughout the day but you'll learn more than you thought possible about the animals of Africa.

Journey up the daunting Sani Pass connecting South Africa to Lesotho. Visit a traditional village and have lunch at the highest pub in Africa. Wrap up in a traditional Basotho blanket, try local bread and beer, and enjoy included pickup and drop-off.