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Visiting Durban, South Africa


Aquatic activities are a year-round draw in balmy Durban, South Africa's third-largest city and home to the continent's biggest port. Surfers, swimmers and body boarders flock to the lifeguard-patrolled Indian Ocean beaches north and south of the city. The Point Waterfront is packed with anglers, while Wilson's Wharf blends a marina with restaurants and shopping. Africa's largest marine park sits along the Golden Mile, providing family-friendly entertainment.
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Dec
77°F 25°C
66°F 18°C
Jan
79°F 26°C
68°F 20°C
Feb
80°F 26°C
68°F 20°C
Mar
79°F 26°C
67°F 19°C
Apr
77°F 25°C
63°F 17°C
May
74°F 23°C
56°F 13°C
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Sunday
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73°F 22°C
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66°F 18°C
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86°F 30°C
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68°F 20°C
Tuesday
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75°F 23°C
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66°F 18°C

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Southern Sun Elangeni

Dec 25, 2009

It was nice and clean and the staff was friendly. The view was ok (side view of ocean) and the beach was great. The area was dangerous though and scarey at night. Only go out in groups of 6 or...more

Butcher Boys

4 of 5 stars
Connecticut
Dec 25, 2009

We liked this restaurant - great wine and meat selection. Service was very good (which was not standard for South Africa). Very elegant. Florida Road location is good area. I recommend. more

Moyo's

5 of 5 stars
Connecticut
Dec 25, 2009

We really liked this retaurant and went twice in our 1 week trip to Durban. Very large menu with many African dishes (included lots of curry dishes). My husband had the steak fillet and loved in. I...more

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