I recently visited uShaka Marine World and found the seal and dolphin shows to be highly entertaining. The aquarium itself was impressive, but I was disappointed to discover that the shop inside didn't have the advertised items from the menu. The overall prices were quite high, which might pose a challenge for local families in Durban looking to enjoy what uShaka has to offer. Despite these issues, the marine shows were a highlight of the visit.

We had an awesome overall experience at uShaka but the dolphin show was a definite highlight for our family. It was incredible to see the dolphins performing are and how well managed and planned the show was. It was very interactive and well coordinated. The oceanarium offers an extensive range of sea life to view and admire- very well maintained.

You can't visit Durban and not go to Ushaka marine world. Best place to be with family: fun for all ages, best aquarium if you are a fun of under the sea worl. Slide best of the best and the entertainment: music Dj's and pool shows. Dedicate full day to enjoy this park.

Visited this huge complex on a South African friends recommendation, whilst stopping off at Durban on a Cruise Ship. This a very family orientated attraction, close to the beach on Durbans Golden Mile, and is basically split into 2 main sections; Sea World & Wet n Wild, both of which you have to pay to go in. There is also a pseudo Shopping Mall called Village Walk, which also contains numerous restaurants & cafes. Wet n Wild is very water orientated with a kiddies pool area, gigantic water slides, snorkel lagoon & a river ride. Sea World which was our main interest has one of the worlds great aquariums built into an old prer-war steamer, which has to be seen to be believed. It also has Seal & Dolphin Stadiums & a Penguin Rookery, which have daily free shows. One of our main reasons for visiting it should be mentioned is that Durban is no longer considered to be a safe City for tourists, unless in organised groups & we like to do our own thing. As the site is quite close to the Cruise Terminal, we considered it our best option. Unfortunately the day of our visit was a Saturday, the weather was very warm and it seemed like half of Africa had the same idea as us. The place was very busy and we had to Q for 40 minutes before we got in. Luckily as UK Pensioners we were given the same acceptance as SA Pensioners, and charged Concessionary rates of 163SAR( about £8), which was extremely good value. The Aquarium was amazing and as good as any I've been to anywhere in the world, we spent hours there. Not only was there a lot to see, but the information boards surrounding the tanks & displays were extremely informative. We then spent some time with my favourite animals; Penguins, then went to watch a very entertaining seal show. Unfortunately, with the heat, my wife felt ill so we left and missed the afternoon Dolphin show, which I learnt later was very good. The place is not everyones "cup of tea", but we enjoyed what was a great value day out. For the record, I have heard since returning back to the UK,that the place is now temporarily closed down, due to an industrial dispute!!!