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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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Thursday
Dec 17
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82°F 27°C
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68°F 20°C
Friday
Dec 18
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84°F 28°C
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66°F 18°C
Saturday
Dec 19
Hi:
87°F 30°C
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66°F 18°C

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The Benjamin

5 of 5 stars
Manchester, United Kingdom
Dec 16, 2009

We only stayed for one night but enjoyed our brief stay. Spotlessly clean, friendly and helpful staff, around 10-15 minutes away from the centre of Durban. I've paid so much more for business...more

Ridgeview Lodge

Dec 14, 2009

We stayed there our first night in South Africa. It's close to the airport and situated in a quiet and safe area. Thus this is the perfect place to stay for the first night(s). The owner was very...more

Olive & Oil

Dec 14, 2009

Coming from Europe, South Africa as a whole is food heaven - cheap, high quality, and lots of it. Olive+Oil just makes it better - my steak was the size of a small child and tender enough to almost...more

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