Durban

Overview
Experiences
Accommodation

Durban is South Africa’s third largest metropolis, and Africa’s biggest and busiest harbour, but is better known as a mecca for holiday makers and is a unique mix of the colonial European, Indian and Zulu communities. This is reflected in the architecture, fashions, sights and sounds of the city. As one of the country’s popular holiday destinations, Durban is well known for it’s superb beaches - known as the Golden Mile, that stretch for six kilometres along the shoreline.

Shongololo - The Good Hope Adventure

Shongololo Express provides a very special touring experience for visitors to Southern Africa. The trains travel comfortably and securely during the night and you awake each dawn to a different vista. No more packing and unpacking for the whole duration of the trip! The train carries a fleet of air-conditioned touring vehicles with professional guides on board ready to take guests on the daily inclusive scheduled tours.

The Majestic Drakensberg & Lesotho

Travel way, way up the highest, most challenging vehicle pass in the country to the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho, and enjoy lunch at the highest pub in the world, in the heart of the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains. A vast World Heritage Site, it is not only proclaimed for its extreme beauty, but also for the historic bushman - paintings found here. Take a gentle walk to the Cave, once home to South Africa’s earliest inhabitants and for those who enjoy hiking, there is time to do so in these exquisite surroundings.

andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve

Phinda offers six unique safari lodges within the game reserve – Mountain Lodge, poised majestically on the crest of a mountain, Rock Lodge, where the suites are carved into the rocky hillside, Forest Lodge with its floor to ceiling glass walls, Vlei Lodge, set in an open vlei with waterhole, Zuka and The Homestead, both exclusive use lodges for family and friends travelling together.

Thanda Private Game Reserve

This luxury tented camp has been built in colonial safari-style structure best suited for guests who are searching for an authentic safari experience in style. The four beautifully furnished tents have four-poster beds, en-suite bathrooms and magnificent views of the game reserve. Facilities include an intimate dining tent, dramatic outdoor boma, stylish lounge and plunge pool for cool relief on hot summer days.

Here is a small selection of hotels available in Durban.

Quarters Hotel

Splendidly restored to create charming hotels of the utmost class, either at Quarters Florida Road with 23 en-suite rooms or Avondale with 17 en-suite rooms, these boutique properties offer modern sophistication with old-fashioned hospitality in the heart of Durban, but just a short drive from the beach. With an all female management team they are committed to making your stay memorable.

Departures	Twin	Single
Oct 11 - Oct 12	$140	$200

Prices are per person in Australian Dollars for two-nights. Includes all breakfast daily. Supplements may apply for sole travellers on certain departures. Extra night prices are available on request. Weekend and seasonal supplements can apply.

Southern Sun North Beach

At the Southern Sun North Beach hotel you’re just a few steps from the beach, and a short drive from the city centre. This is the perfect family hotel in Durban and is minutes away from a host of the city’s tourist attractions. All 285 comfortable rooms offer ocean views, an outdoor swimming pool, bright, sunny breakfast room and restaurant with friendly, personal service.

Departures	Twin	Single
Oct 11 - Jan 12	$135	$230
Feb - Dec 12	$140	$245

Oyster Box Umhlanga Rocks

This luxury boutique hotel, with 86 individually designed rooms, stands on Umhlanga’s prestigious beachfront, only a short drive from Durban. Together with an abundance of colonial charm, sweeping views of the Indian Ocean, lush landscaped tropical gardens and direct beach access, together with the bars, restaurants, swimming pools and spa, this property offers everything for the discerning traveller.

Departures	Twin	Single
01 Nov 11 - 05 Jan 12	$355	$685
06 Jan - 26 April 12	$330	$640
02 May - 31 Oct 12	$320	$625