Flights To Durban
Durban International is the third largest airport in South Africa. It transports nearly 4 million passengers, through the Durban International annually.
Several airlines come and take off from the Durban International. Even though Durban is a popular South Africa?s tourist destination, it is also called the Convention City, because it hosts several International Conventions all the year round.
If you are a subtropical weather and beaches lover, then you must make Durban your next holiday destination. You can enjoy your vacation by lazing on the immaculate stretches of powdery and soft sand beaches. You can also enjoy activities like surfing, sailing, body boarding, and scuba diving, in the friendly waters of Indian Ocean. There are lifeguards who ensure your safety, and if you want more privacy then you can head to the more secluded beaches.
In addition to the beaches, the tourists can enjoy visiting the other attractions like the Botanical Gardens, where you will see a striking set of aboriginal orchids, trees, and cycads. There is also a special garden designed for those who have visual impairment.
There are a host of museums, art galleries and art centres you may want to look up as well.
You can enjoy strolling along the Golden Mile located at the Durban Beach Front. This stretch of land is packed with several pools, gardens, an amusement park, and cable car rides offering shoreline views. The Wilson’s Wharf located nearby offers fantastic views of the harbour. It also offers an exciting background for many shops and shows.
Do you have love for water? Enjoy a deep sea cruise, from Sarie Marais Jetty. You can even hire a craft for personal use. The North Pier is a fantastic spot for activities like fishing or ship watching.
Bargain hunters can drop into the pretty Amphitheatre Gardens, where there?s a flea market on the last Sunday of every month and an art market on alternate Sundays. In many shops, you will get colourful African artefacts, carvings, woodwork, ostrich eggs, leatherwork ? these make excellent souvenirs of your visit.
Some other important tourist attractions include the Local History, the Da Gama Clock, and Natal Maritime Museums. You will also find here the remains of the Hare Krishna Temple of Understanding, the Alayam Hindu Temple, the Burman Bush Nature Reserve, Old Fort, and the Umgeni Steam Railway.
There are some very striking buildings like the Congella Battlefield Monument, the Cenotaph in the Farewell Square Complex, the Indian War Memorial, and the Currie?s Drinking Fountain
Explore nature with the Amanzimtoti Bird Sanctuary, situated to the south of Durban. It boasts 150 varied species of birds. You can also explore other attractions like the Bluff Nature Reserve, the Glenholme Nature Reserve, the North Park Nature Reserve, the Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve situated at Mgeni River, the Inanda Resource Reserve boasts astounding cliff views, the Hazelmere Resources Reserve, and the Hawaan Forest Nature Reserve, among others.
Besides, you can also try activities like rafting, canoeing, mountain-climbing, hang-gliding, fishing, hiking, or biking. There is an unlimited choice for you!
Graham McKenzie is the content syndication coordinator for South Arica?s leading Flight comparison & Booking portal, which includes Alitalia Airlines amongst others.
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