 Sights - The Golden Mile, which actually stretches 40 mi/64 km from the Umgeni River to the Point; rickshaw-pullers on the beachfront in their colorful attire; 60-100 surfers at the Bay of Plenty.
Museums - KwaMuhle Museum; the Campbell Collections.
Memorable Meals - Natal curry at the Ulundi restaurant in the Royal Hotel; Mozambique prawns or langoustines at the Famous Fish Company on Durban's harbor; bunny chow from any number of city takeaways.
Late Night - Afro-jazz at the BAT Centre; cocktails at Bean Bag Bohemia on Windermere Road in the Berea.
Walks - Strolling at sunrise along the Golden Mile; walking through the Durban Botanic Gardens; meandering among the dozens of vendors and crafts markets along Marine Parade on the beachfront.
Especially for Kids - uShaka Marine World; roller coasters, swings and bumper cars at FunWorld; the Wave House, Skate Park and "world's highest indoor climbing rock" at Gateway Theatre of Shopping; miniature golf, just south of the Umgeni River.
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Fact FileEstablished: 1835
Estimated Population: 3,5
Ethnic Groups: Black 68.3%, Indian or Asians19.90%, White 8.98%, Coloured 2.82%,
Literacy: 84.6%
Government: Republic
Points of interest: Durban Waterfront is host to many events including the annual and prestigious Mr Price Pro Surfing Championship; City Hall which was completed in 1910; The old station which currently houses Tourist Junction and was built in 1892; Elephant House at 745 Ridge Road which is the oldest house in Durban having been built in 1850.
GeographyBeing situated on the south-eastern seaboard of South Africa in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban is adjacent to the Indian Ocean in the east, and is bordered by the Drakensberg Mountains in the west and to the south lies the Atlantic Ocean.
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