Durban is a gorgeous coastal city in the KwaZulu Natal province. Well known for having the busiest port in the country, Durban has miles of golden beaches that make it a magnet for surfers. The city also has fantastic attractions, including a downtown blend of colonial, Art Deco, and contemporary architecture. Durban is bordered in the south by the Bluff, a range of green-clad hills separating the sea from Durban Bay and stretches northwards beyond the Umgeni River to the highlands of Durban North. 

On land lies Berea, a ridge of hills encircling the flat, central part of the city. The coasts to the north and south of Durban enjoy beautiful beaches and warm water. Surfing is one of the main activities on the many beaches, though angling and boating are also very popular. Durban is constantly affected by the warm sea current flowing down its shoreline. It also makes the humidity levels of the area high. The climate is tropical most of the year, with the summer thunderstorms bringing a slight relief from the humid atmosphere. 

Once the Apartheid era was over, however, Durban quickly revamped its image to become the very poster child for secularity and progressive thinking. The city now unabashedly celebrates its mixed cultural heritage. Durban’s main attractions are the lovely beaches kissing the Indian Ocean & surrounds most of the city’s entertainment & hangout spots.

By Air - The King Shaka International Airport about 40 kms from Durban is used to access Durban by air. It is connected to the city via a shuttle bus and taxi. It is served by direct flights to Africa, Middle East Asia and some parts of Europe by several international airlines.

By Train - The central railway station in the city centre serves as the main railway station of Durban and connects it to nearby cities of Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg and a Metrorail link connects Durban with its suburbs.

By Road - Durban can be reached via the N-3 from Gauteng and the regions west of Durban and the N-2 connects Durban along the coast towards the north and the south. Durban is around 570 kms from Johannesburg, while Cape Town lays 1600 kms to the west.

By Bus - Express long distance Bus Services run regularly from Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and other large centres. Operators include Greyhound, Translux and Intercape. Services operate from the motor coach terminal, New Durban Station, NMR Avenue.

By Water - There are several international cruise liners that dock in Durban's busy port, but otherwise passenger transit between Durban and another specific city or country does not popularly exist. The cruise ship MSC Sinfornia which cruises from November to April has Durban as one of its most popular destinations.

Getting Around - People Mover buses connect various points in the CBD to the beachfront and other popular locations, and rickshaws too can be found for leisurely rides along the beachfront. Taxis in the city need to be called to specific locations and minibus taxis are the most used mode of public transport by the working class of Durban. Renting a car in Durban however is considered to be the best way to get around.