Durban (/ ˈdɜːrbən / DUR-bən; Zulu: eThekwini, from itheku meaning 'bay, lagoon') [a] is the third-most populous city in South Africa, after Johannesburg and Cape Town, and the largest city in …

Dec 19, 2025 · Durban, largest city of KwaZulu-Natal province and chief seaport of South Africa, located on Natal Bay of the Indian Ocean. It was founded in 1835 on the site of Port Natal and …

The Indian and colonial influences in this South African beach city can’t be missed, and the blend of cultures and architecture makes Durban unique in South Africa. Durban’s Golden Mile is a …

Durban was originally called Port Natal by the Portuguese mariner Vasco da Gama who sighted the bay on Christmas Day, 1497. The city was founded as Port Natal by British settlers in the …

Mar 2, 2023 · Durban is in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Province, once known as the Natal Colony, and the former territory of the Zulu king, Shaka. Well known for its warmer climate, Durban is located …

From its colonial past to becoming a thriving modern city, Durban continues to celebrate its Zulu heritage, Indian influence, and maritime significance, making it a vibrant gateway to KwaZulu …

Durban boasts beautiful beaches, botanic gardens, game reserves, bird parks, and scenic picnic spots. The city's Golden Mile is a hotspot for surfers, fishers, and swimmers.

With warm weather all year round, Durban welcomes visitors to a relaxed, outdoor lifestyle where beaches, barbecues, seafood and curry restaurants, clubs and upmarket accommodation …

Durban, South Africa’s warmest city in more ways than one, is a vibrant coastal destination where golden beaches, cultural richness, and laid-back charm come together.

Jan 22, 2025 · Durban, South Africa’s subtropical Indian Ocean port and resort city, is eccentric. Unexpected and curious. And weirdly wondrous. It’s a city that can thwack the senses with its …