Durban Tours

This comprehensive tour offers an excellent overview of the KwaZulu-Natal region. Stops include the Gandhi statue and City Hall in the capital city of Pietermaritzburg (the largest brick building in the southern hemisphere), the Nelson Mandela capture site statue and Apartheid Museum, and Howick Falls. You will also take a lengthy hike in Kamberg Nature Reserve to view ancient sandstone rock art.

Discover the best that Durban, South Africa has to offer on this sightseeing tour through the city. In just a few hours, visit the city’s top sights including the Victoria Street Market, Moses Mabhida Stadium, the botanical gardens, and city hall. You also get free time to purchase a meal or walk around the uShaka Village Walk shopping mall.

This is one of the most popular tours as it takes you to 3 different game reserves all within the same day. You are also guaranteed to see the various types of animals namely the lions, elephants, rhino, giraffe, zebra, kudu, and many more. You also enjoy a 4 x 4 game drive which takes you through some of the most breathtaking views of the virgin African bush.

Take a journey off the beaten track to the Roof of Africa on our Full Day Shared Transfer to Sani Pass in Lesotho from Durban and experience a country within the borders of South Africa. This is one of our most exhilarating day tours done in a 4x4 vehicle with other guests onboard. We will drive along the scenic Drakensberg Mountain range on a gravel road over the escarpment for approximately 33km. The Sani Pass, formerly known as the bridal path for Basotho people, was used to transport their goods to and from the Highlands of Lesotho and KwaZulu-Natal. Today this route affords guests the adventure to travel this route to a height of 2873 meters above sea level in a 4x4 vehicle.

If you haven’t got the time to spend on an overnight trip to a national park, spend the day at Durban’s Tala Game Reserve, and see rhino, hippos, zebra and giraffe from the safety of your safari vehicles. Take photos and learn about the wildlife in the park, and spot colorful birds and enjoy the natural scenery out in the bush.

South Africa is well-known for its rich biodiversity and this full-day tour from Durban gives you a taste. Join a small group and visit Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve for your chance to spot the Big 5 and learn about how the park saved the white rhino from extinction. Then take a boat ride through iSimangliso Wetland Park to spot crocodiles, hippos, and a number of bird species.

Skip the itinerary angst and self-drive stress and see more of KwaZulu-Natal in less time on this 5-day safari from Durban, with accommodation and most meals included. Spend two nights in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park Wilderness Area, with four game drives and two guided walks, see lions and discover Zulu culture. Then head to the Drakensberg Mountains to take in San/Bushman rock art and look for game in Giants Castle.

The Sani Pass, Lesotho tour is world renowned. It is the most challenging with some unbelievable views along the way and all around. People come from all over the world to experience this pass. The Drakensberg Gardens area is also a top tourist area with beautiful trails to the foo of the Drakensberg Mountains. This tour is one of the most popular. There is also good opportunities to experience snow fall.

Get a comprehensive overview of Durban's highlights and landmarks, with transportation in between, on this full-day tour. Listen as your guide delves deep into the history, culture, architecture, and environment of this South African city. Stops include the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Umhlanga Rocks Promenade, Ushaka Village Walk, City Hall, Victoria Street Market, Durban Botanic Gardens, and others.

There's so much to see in KwaZulu-Natal, particularly the scenic Midlands region, that itinerary planning can be a major headache. Skip the stress but enjoy the privacy of independent travel when you book this full-day tour from Durban. You'll visit the Drakensberg Mountains and see UNESCO World Heritage-listed rock art, admire 310-foot (95-meter) Howick Falls; discover South Africa's turbulent 20th-century history at the Nelson Mandela Capture Site; and more.

Visit two unforgettable wildlife attractions in one day on this this full-day tour from Durban. In the morning, enjoy a thrilling safari at the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve and look out for the Big Five— Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, and Rhinoceros. After lunch (own expense) overlooking the park, visit the Emdoneni Wild Cat Sanctuary and get a closer look at Cheetahs, Serval Cats, African Wildcats, and Caracal.

This is a tour of a lifetime. A 4 x 4 experience up one of the world's most famous passes. Our Sani Pass tour snakes up the mountain and takes you through a scenic valley along a crystal clear river, making for a breath-taking experience. Your personal Tour Guide will fill you in on all you can learn about the history of the pass and the surrounding area. Feast your eyes on the natural landscape that is dotted with many species of wildflowers, creating splashes of vibrant colors.

Learn about Durban’s history and get great city views at the same time with this luxury boat trip on the Durban Point Waterfront Canals. The tour reveals views of top attractions, and interesting facts about Durban and its famous residents—yet without the hassle of being stuck in crowds. Conveniently, the trip is capped at 12 travelers—which means ample space to sit back, relax, and enjoy the views.

Spend the day immersed in Zulu culture and African wildlife on this full-day tour from Durban. With round-trip transportation provided on this multi-stop tour, you'll skip the need to rent a car and be able to focus on the scenery during the drive. Stop first at the Tala Private Game Reserve, where you'll see and learn about African wildlife on a game drive. Head next for the Zulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park to learn about Zulu culture and reptile wildlife in South Africa.

The oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa, Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Game Reserve is all about wildlife. About three hours from Durban, you’ll leave the city bright and early for a full day of game drives and animal-spotting, searching for elephants, lions, zebras, and more. You don’t need a whole week to go on safari—one day here will yield memories that last a lifetime.

The Sani Pass Full Day Tour departs from Durban to Underberg where your 4 x 4 tour begins. At Underberg, you are transferred into a 4 x 4 vehicle and from here you go up a gravel winding pass that is higher and steeper and much tougher than any of its Southern African competitors. This Pass offers the most exceptional views in South Africa. As the altitude increases, the road becomes narrower and more treacherous. All signs of human habitation disappear as you come face to face with the vast, desolate beauty of the Drakensberg Mountains. As part of this tour, you visit a traditional Sotho village and interact with local Sotho people and learn about their culture. You also dine and drink in Africa's highest pub (own expense). This is an exceptional tour not to be missed.

Escape the urban streets and stunning coast of Durban and venture into the Valley of 1000 Hills during this inland tour of villages and rural countryside. Make a stop at PheZulu, where you'll learn about culture and traditions that define the Zulu Nation. Interact with villages, purchase traditional items and make a stop at a nearby crocodile park. This comprehensive tour explores some of the top attractions just outside the city and includes transportation and a friendly local guide, too.

Townships are part and parcel of life for many around South Africa and Durban has one of the oldest townships of all, the KwaMashu township. What makes this tour so unique is you will have an opportunity to learn about what makes a township and how modern South Africa is dealing with townships today. While visiting the township, you will get to visit the Phoenix Settlement established by Mahatma Gandhi during his time in South Africa, as well as visit the Ohlanga Institute where Nelson Mandela cast the first free and fair election vote in South Africa. Time permitting, you will also have an opportunity to visit the 1860 Museum that records and celebrates the arrival of the Indians in 1860 and learn about how they changed life in Durban for the better!

Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park. Here, enjoy an immersive Zulu cultural experience complete with a traditional dance performance The tour is a walking tour, lasting about 90 min (light activity). We'll get to meet the actual Chief/Headman of the village, as well as the Sangoma (traditional healer). We'll also get to walk down the river, a place of huge importance to the Zulu people, where young boys traditionally met their wives to be.

Discover the “cultural melting pot” of South Africa when you take this city tour through Durban. Join a small group and explore the highlights of the busy metropolis from its beachfront and Blue Lagoon area to its historical monuments and city center. Bargain for goods like a local at the Indian Market and see beautiful plants and flowers at the botanical gardens.

Take a Durban City sightseeing tour to get to know a city built by Zulu tribes, colonial settlers, and Indians who came during the 19th century to work as indentured servants. Learn more about how this diversity has shaped Durban.

Get the best possible chance of seeing Africa's Big Five on this tour of Hluhluwe Imfolozi from Durban. Located just 2.5 hours outside of Durban, you'll get there quickly and won't spend a ton of time driving. Once there, embark on a safari game drive to see elephants, buffalo, rhinos, leopards, and lions. Listen to in-depth commentary from your guide as you travel on the local flora and fauna. This tour is perfect for those on a tight time schedule that want a true safari experience.

On this tour you get to experience and gain a clear knowledge of the sunshine city of Durban. You visit the market, the Moses Mabhida Stadium, the Durban Promenade. These are some of the top attractions in Durban. In Phezulu you experience a game drive in a 4 x 4 vehicle, the African cultural dance and also get to see the Reptile Park. This tour is truly interesting for any day visitor to Durban. This is an excellent full day tour not to be missed.