Durban, South Africa

Scenes of Durban

Cosmopolitan Sights and Botanical Delights Drive through cosmopolitan Durban and immerse in its cultural mix of Indian, Zulu and post-colonial influences. Travel by motor coach past the city sights, including the Victorian-style main post office building that was erected in 1885. Pause for photos at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, then drive along the Golden Mile beachfront and pass the tree-lined Victoria Embankment, also known as the Esplanade—one of the city’s oldest and most famous streets. Admire the vistas at the Currie Road panorama viewpoint and enjoy a visit to the Durban Botanic Gardens. Currently the oldest surviving botanical garden on the African continent, it was developed in 1849 as a station for the trial of agricultural crops. Today the gardens focus on core areas of biodiversity, education, heritage, research, horticultural excellence and green innovation. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.