56 Harbour View Heights Holiday Apartment

 

Durban is the key city and kick-off point of any visit to KwaZulu-Natal. Durban has from its earliest days possessed a special charm...a certain mystique that adds 'something extra' to the meeting of warm Indian Ocean, radiant golden sands and lush sub-tropical greenery. As a meeting place of east and west, Durban offers a wealth of exciting cultural differences - from African to European to Asian - in a colourful conglomeration. Architectural variety is expressed in the Victorian houses of the Berea, in the Hindu temples, the largest Mosque in the Southern Hemisphere in Grey Street, the skyscrapers in the CBD.

Across the Point Waterfront from the harbour lies the Durban beachfront, or the Golden Mile, so named due to the large number of hotels, restaurants, night clubs, curio sellers and dozens of other attractions which can be found there. The area is also the beginning of the Durban beaches which stretch from the Point Waterfront northwards as far as the eye can see. Sailing, snorkelling, scuba, swimming, surfing, fishing - all of these activities and more are on offer. Along with watersports, the city also provides a wealth of music, theatre, museums, art galleries, monuments, accommodation, shopping centres, sports stadia and, of course, Durban’s famous nightlife.

Durban itself is surrounded by African township communities with their own rich and colourful cultural activities, and which have a strong impact on the city’s culture. There are numerous murals designed by township groups adorning walls throughout the city. In recent times the townships have become a popular destination for foreign visitors and a number of tour companies offer trips through these areas. Here visitors can experience typically vibrant African neighbourhoods where music plays night and day, goats and chickens wander the streets, and the many taverns provide a warm welcome.