Durban Travel Guide
South Africa
Durban is a large coastal city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, with a population of 3,228,003. It sits on the country’s east coast, facing the Indian Ocean, and combines a major urban setting with easy access to the shoreline.
Travellers arriving by air can use King Shaka International Airport or Virginia Airport. The closest named beaches are South Beach, 1.3 kilometres from the city, and North Beach, 1.5 kilometres away. Brighton Beach is 8.6 kilometres from Durban, offering another nearby stretch of coast.
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Weather in Durban
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Pays in ZAR
Plug type Type C & Type D & Type M & Type N (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +27
Tipping: Tipping is customary in South Africa for good service. While not mandatory, it's a common practice to show appreciation.
Best time to visit Durban
Jan
28°13Feb
28°14Mar
27°12Apr
25°10May
24°4Jun
23°3Jul
23°4Aug
24°3Sep
24°9Oct
24°12Nov
26°10Dec
27°16Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Durban
South Beach, Durban
1.3 km away
North Beach
1.5 km away
Addington Beach
1.6 km away
Battery Beach
2.3 km away
Country Club Beach
3.3 km away
Mission Beach
7.4 km away
Anstey's Beach
7.7 km away
Brighton Beach
8.6 km away
Things to do in Durban
Moses Mabhida Stadium
stadium arena
3.2 km
Kings Park Stadium
stadium arena
4 km
Emmanuel Cathedral
christian place of worship
1.2 km
Pigeon Valley
park
3.8 km
Port Natal Maritime Museum
history museum
0.5 km
Jameson Park
park
3.9 km
Old Court House Museum
museum
0.1 km
Kwa Muhle Museum
museum
0.7 km
Getting there
King Shaka International Airport · 28.4 km
Virginia Airport · 10.1 km
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