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CONTENTS Central...... 03 Durban West...... 16 ...... 18 Sodurba...... 20 Clermont...... 24 INK...... 26 Sapphire Coast...... 28 1000 Hills...... 31 Umhlanga...... 35 Tourist Information...... 40

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Durban – a sub-tropical paradise There are another eight community which is fun, fun, fun all tourism organisations within the year-round! Durban area, each with its own unique feel and attractions. The Durban Community Tourism Organisation is responsible for the area shown on the map, the central hub, including its magnificent beaches, incredible attractions, exotic restaurants and unique multi-cultural lifestyle.

Tel: 031 321 5140 | Email: [email protected] & [email protected] Website: www.durbancto.co.za #DurbanHasMore @DurbanCTO @DurbanCTO 3 WHAT’S ON…DURBAN CENTRAL

EVENTS 6 April 10:00 Durban Reggae Explosion – uShaka Marine World. (Book at Computicket) 7 April 12:00 Doek on Fleek: Gospel Picnic – Whirling Wheels Club, Stamfordhill. (Computicket) 12 April 08:30 Heavy Duty Africa Expo – Botanic Gardens. (Webtickets) 2-4 May Africa’s Travel Indaba – Durban ICC. (011 476 5104)

4 May 12:00 Doek on Fleek: All White Picnic – Whirling Wheels Club, Stamfordhill. (Computicket) 4 May 18:00 Love & Soul: Live music, poetry and comedy evening with music by Noma Khumalo, Mazwi Fortune, 19-22 April Durban Festival of Chariots - Xola Music, Skhanyiso Zulu and Angel Old Durban Drive Inn. Mazibuko, poetry by Gubhela and comedy (www.festivalofchariots.info) from AmaWele asechesterville – The Joint Jazz Café, South Beach. 20 April 20:00 The Comedy Mash Up – The 5 May 09:00 Body and Mind Celebration Globe, Suncoast Casino. (031 328 3000) Festival with food stalls and practitioners of Reiki, Hypnotherapy, Body Stress Release, and more – DLI Hall, Greyville. (www.bodyandmind.co.za) 9-11 May 17:00 Tops at Spar Wine Show – The Globe, Suncoast Casino. (Quicket or 021 824 3133) 23-25 May Annual African Renaissance Festival – Durban ICC. (031 266 9792) 20 April 18:00 Monster Jam Durban – Moses Mabhida , People’s Park. (Computicket)

20 April 09:30 2019 Beacon Easter Eggsplorer – Botanic Gardens. (Webtickets) 24 May-1 June Zakifo Music Festival at 25-26 April Grandstar Regional Qualifiers – various venues – Botanic Gardens, The Durban Exhibition Centre. Werehouse, Winston Hotel & Curiocity ([email protected]) Hotel. (031 201 1638) 28 April 14:00-16:00 Sunday Beats: Melvin Peters Trio – Suncoast. (031 328 3000) 26 May 14:00-16:00 Sunday Beats: Josh Devine band – Suncoast. (031 328 3000)

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THE PLAYHOUSE (031 369 9555/9456) The University of KZN’s Howard College situated at 231 Anton Lembede (Smith) Campus is home to the ELIZABETH Street in the CBD is an important SNEDDON THEATRE (031 260 2296). performing arts venue housing three One of Durban’s busiest commercial theatres: the Opera, Loft and Drama. theatres, it hosts a range of shows, First Friday of the month 17:00 from rock ‘n roll to dance and drama, as Sundowners and Poetry concerts with well as festivals. the likes of Madala Kunene and Mazwi 3-7 April Fortune, and local poets Sindiswa ‘Putting On Zulu, Khulekani Ndwandwe, Ntokozo The Glitz’ Sngqazu and Fikile Fifi Berry; sees Ian von 4-7 April Memerty (A ‘Nandi: The Handful of Musical’ is Keys/Strictly a story of Come Dancing) and his wife Vivienne hope, courage, (former SA National Latin & Ballroom decisive Champion) return to Durban by popular leadership demand in a show which is pure and success, glamorous entertainment; 9-14 April looking at the Having recently featured in ‘Common life of Princess and Class’ alongside Ian Von Memerty, Nandi who is Gino Fabbri returns with his own today listed as musical comedy, ‘Completely Nuts’. one of the ten greatest queens of Africa; 13 April ‘My Obituary’ is a story about a young man There are regular Sunday jazz sessions who lost his parents at an early age; from 15:00-17:00 at the BAT CENTRE 21 April Handel’s choral masterpiece, (031 332 0451) which overlooks Durban’s ‘The Messiah’, receives a triumphant Small Craft Harbour, 45 Maritime Place. Easter Sunday staging; 8-12 May Afterwards, the stage is open for a ‘Tswalo’ is a body of poems constructed public jam session and everyone is to fragment a narrative that is carried invited to show their musical talent. in both physicality and voice; 15-19 May 6 April ‘Phinda ubhale Cofi’ is a one- ‘Gone Native’ focuses on how Regina man poetry show filled with wit, Brook and Richard Khumalo fell in love knowledge and beautiful imagery which against incredible odds and stood up tells the story of Zamokuhle Gwala, to society and government laws which also known as ‘Cofi’;27 April 13:00 were against their union; #The 50people Tour is a social youth 23-26 May ‘Ukuzinza’ is choreographed rap/hip-hop event from Squadroll AKA by Mzo Gasa and explores what it The Rollercoaster Gang – all music means to be African in a continent lovers, artists, producers, rappers, full of rich culture, traditions, beliefs entertainers, fashion designers and and hope. photographers are invited!

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THE BARNYARD THEATRE THE RHUMBELOW THEATRE (031 940 0500) returns to Durban at (082 499 8636 or roland@stansell. the Suncoast Casino & Entertainment za.net) is a popular venue well known World, and is the third Barnyard Theatre for its drag shows and musicals, and to open at a Tsogo Sun Entertainment is located at 42 Cunningham Rd, off destination. Its wooden interior and Bartle Rd, Umbilo. 5-14 April ‘A Night casual seating-style creates the distinct In Paris’ with Tonya Koenderman ambiance that has become unique to the commemorates Jacques Brel’s 90th Barnyard Theatre. 1&15 April ‘For The birthday on the 8th of April, and Love Of Dance’; 2-28 April The return of features Brel’s songs as well as the the legendary rock and roll circus show music of Edith Piaf, Yves Moutin and ‘Big Top Rock’ featuring live music, aerial Charles acts, funky dance routines and an electric Aznavour; atmosphere; 4&6 April ‘Completely Nuts’ 19-21 April is a laugh-a-minute musical comedy by ‘Times Gino Fabbri; 5 April Singer Bok Van Blerk, Like These’ who rose to fame on the South African features music scene with ‘De La Rey’ in 2006; Barry 20 April ‘Shut Up & Dance’ is presented Thomson by Kidz Rock and features a live band with in a new solo acoustic show which 3 dancers, 3 singers and hit tracks from reflects on past and present personal Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, Selena experiences; 26 April-5 May Starring Gomez and many more; Erin Fourie and Tanya Nicolson, ‘50 26 April Ways... To Leave Your Lover’ explores Prime breakups, breakdowns, heartbreaks and Circle’s breakaways as seen through the eyes Innocence of songwriters over the last 50 years; Tour; 1 May ‘The Golden Days of Springbok 30 April- Radio’ offers a nostalgic afternoon with 9 June Frank Graham, one of the country’s ‘Rhythm Of most versatile character actors and The Night’ takes you on a journey through comedians. the sultry sounds of pop and rock hits with a Latin flare, from artists such as The Centre For Jazz & Popular Music Santana, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Jennifer (031 260 3385) at the University of KZN Lopez, The Gipsy Kings, Pitbull and others; hosts concerts every Wednesday during 5 May Following performances in Australia term time. Other venues with live jazz (at the Sydney Opera House), Canada, include: The Chairman Singapore and Hong Kong, South Africa’s (031 368 2133 / 072 658 0746), favourite comedian, Barry Hilton, is back in 146 Mahatma Gandhi Road, which is action on local soil; 25 May Dan Patlansky, open from Thursdays to Saturdays; The the legendary blues guitarist and singer/ Joint Jazz Café on South Beach songwriter, who was voted the #4 Best (031 332 0805), which is open daily; Guitarist in the world. and Ku D’ Ta Fusion Grill & Lounge (031 301 1650) at Wilson’s Wharf. 7 WHAT’S ON…DURBAN CENTRAL

Durban’s hottest nightclubs, cafés and 7 April Dolphin Mile Surf Swim Series #1 – bars include The Origin at 9 Clark Road Marine Surf Lifesaving Club. (031 201 9959); Absolute cocktail bar at (082 320 7083) 258 Florida Road (082 893 7608/7596); 7 April Durban City Marathon: 10km & Kulture at 16 Walls Avenue 21km Run/Walk & 42km Run – Kings Park (084 563 2459); Cuba Lounge at Moses Athletics Stadium. (031 312 9374) Mabhida Stadium (031 303 6364); Vacca 10 April 18:00 Cricket: T20 Challenge: Matta at 153 Florida Road (031 368 6535); Hollywoodbets Dolphins vs Bizhub Cubana (031 303 4383) at 128 Florida Highveld Lions – Kingsmead Cricket Road; Casa Nostra at 672 Umgeni Road Stadium. (Ticketpro) (082 786 5566); and Keys on Florida at 170 13 April 15:05 : vs Florida Road (031 303 9156). Jaguares – Kings Park Stadium. 14 April Dolphin Mile Surf Swim Series #2 SPORT – Marine Surf Lifesaving Club. (082 320 7083) 5, 7, 10, 17 & 19 April Horseracing – 17 April 18:00 Cricket: T20 Challenge: Greyville Racecourse (031 314 1500) Hollywoodbets Dolphins vs Warriors – Kingsmead Cricket Stadium. (Ticketpro) 6 April 18:00 Cricket: T20 Challenge: Hollywoodbets Dolphins vs VKB Knights 19 April 15:05 Super Rugby: Sharks vs – Kingsmead Cricket Stadium. (Tickets at – Kings Park Stadium. Ticketpro) 27 April 18:15 Road running: uShaka

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5km/10km – uShaka Marine World. on the Imbizo Lawns, Moses Mabhida ([email protected]) Stadium. 28 April 08:00 Blue & You Autism There’s music, food and crafts at Musgrave Awareness Run: 3/8km Run/Walk – Centre’s Roof Top Night Market Amphitheatre Durban Beachfront. (031 277 8420) which takes place in the (076 191 2593) parking lot, Level 5, on the first Friday of 28 April 18:00 Cricket: T20 Challenge: the month from 17:00 to 21:30. Hollywoodbets Dolphins vs WSB Cape ‘Plan B’ Essenwood Market (081 370 Cobras – Kingsmead Cricket Stadium. 7577) comprises books, crafts, jewellery, (Ticketpro) a free jumping castle, and more. Open on 1, 3, 18, 22 & 29 May Horseracing – Greyville Saturdays from 09:00-15:00. Racecourse (031 314 1500) 5 May Dolphin Mile Surf Swim Series #3 – Antiques, food, fine art, books, fashion, Marine Surf Lifesaving Club. (082 320 7083) music and more can be found at The 9 May U16 Durban Surf Pro presented by Stables Lifestyle Market Surfing South Africa – New Pier, Durban. (031 312 3058), a family and pet- 10-11 May 18:00 Achilles Hope & Possibility friendly environment situated at Jacko Hand Cycle Relay Race – People’s Park, Jackson Drive, next to King’s Park. . (gords@ephelele. Opens Wednesday, Friday and Saturday com/ 082 921 2005) 18:00-22:00, Sundays & public holidays 10-12 May Durban Surf Pro: WSL Men, 10:00-17:00. Women, Pro Junior Boys & Girls – New Pier, Durban. 18&19 May SA Adaptive Surfing Championships – Durban. 19 May 10km Challenge – Bay of Plenty. (082 783 7691) 19 - 25 May KZN Seniors Tennis (65 - 75+ age group) - Westridge Stadium 25 May 06:30 Peace in Africa 10km & 21km Half Marathon – Kings Park Athletics Stadium. (083 545 8006) 25 May 15:15 Super Rugby: Sharks vs Lions – Kings Park Stadium. 26 May Dolphin Mile Surf Swim Series #4 – Marine Surf Lifesaving Club. (082 320 7083) 26 May Golf: Dave Suddards Trophy – Durban Country Club.

MARKETS & SHOPPING

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The Victoria Street Market ART GALLERIES (031 306 4021), Durban’s original Indian The Durban Art Gallery (031 311 2264/9) market, is situated in Berta Mkhize Street based in Durban City Hall is home to and opens daily to sell everything from artworks from Europe, the East and brass ornaments, curios and clothing to Africa, dating from the 15th Century to the fish, spices and music. present day. Displays from the permanent The Amphitheatre Craft Market collection are interspersed with traveling (031 301 3200) is open every Sunday exhibitions of contemporary and historic 09:00-16:00 on Durban Beachfront, with paintings and artefacts. Open Monday- the focus on curios and textiles. Saturday, 08:30-16:00, and Sunday 11:00-16:00. Located behind Greyville Racecourse, First Avenue, the Greyville Car Boot & The African Art Centre (031 312 3804) Second Hand Clothing Market at 15a Station Drive in Morningside (083 300 2999) takes place on a Sunday nurtures and promotes the work of between 05:00 and 15:00. original artists and craftspeople, and showcases a variety of high quality Situated on the Berea with a range of fine art, Zulu beadwork, ceramics and retail outlets, from supermarkets to baskets. Every purchase made provides jewellery stores, as well as seven cinemas, income and employment for more Musgrave Centre (031 277 8420) is one of than 600 artists and crafters currently Durban’s oldest and best-loved centres. supported by the Centre.

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Home to the KwaZulu- Society of 000 visitors annually, the Durban Natural Arts, the KZNSA Gallery Science Museum (031 311 2256/42) at (031 277 1705) in Bulwer Rd, Glenwood, Durban City Hall is open Monday-Saturday features an exciting and ever-changing 08:30-16:00; Sunday & holidays 11:00- array of exhibitions by local and 16:00. The Natural Science Museum international artists, while the gallery Research Centre offers the public access shop contains an excellent selection to the third largest collection of birds in of imaginative arts and crafts. Open Africa! Tuesday-Friday 09:00-17:00, Saturday 09:00-16:00, Sunday 10:00-15:00. Situated at the Durban Jewish Centre, Until 7 April ‘Umhlaba/Land’ Members’ 44 KE Masinga Rd, the Durban Exhibition; Holocaust Centre (031 368 6833 or 12 April- 5 June American Arts Incubator: A [email protected]) contains Gallery Take-over with Ram Devineni, is a displays and information on the creative exchange programme that utilises Holocaust and other human rights community-driven digital and new media abuses. art projects to instigate dialogue, build The Port Natal Maritime Museum communities, bolster local economies, and (031 322 9598) offers an insight into this further social innovation. port city’s maritime culture, with exhibits Situated at 120 Florida Rd, the like the steam tug JR More as well as Elizabeth Gordon Gallery the minesweeper SAS Durban and more; (031 303 8133) contains fine art by situated at the Bay end of Samora Machel leading South African artists. Open Street, next to the BAT Centre. Monday-Friday 08:00-16:30, Saturday The Phansi Museum (031 206 2889), cnr 09:00-12.30. Recent works include 41 Cedar & Esther Roberts roads, has a those by Sudanese artist Hussein wealth of Southern African artefacts. Salim and local artists Paddy Starling, Regional culture and history is wonderfully Barbara Siedle and Scott Bredin. New preserved at the Campbell Collections paintings for 2019 include Karoo plants (tours 031 207 3432, library 031 207 3711) in from Renee Leslie. 220 Gladys Mazibuko Rd. There’s Apartheid history at Kwa Muhle The BAT Centre (031 332 0451), located Museum (031 311 2213), 130 Braam at 45 Maritime Place, showcases young, Fischer Rd, and Heritage emerging, mainly black artists and Centre (031 261 3216), 750 Rick Turner crafts people. This arts and culture Rd; Indian culture at Durban Cultural & community centre overlooks the harbour Documentation Centre (031 309 7559), cnr and promotes local talent, encouraging Epsom Rd & Derby St; and colonial & pre- their work, offering training and opening colonial history at Old House Museum markets for them, with the aim of (031 311 2261), 31 St Andrews St, and the celebrating South Africa’s unique cultures. Old Court House Museum (031 311 2225), 77 Samora Machel St. MUSEUMS The most-visited natural science museum ATTRACTIONS in the country, attracting just under 300 The glorious beaches along this golden

11 WHAT’S ON…DURBAN CENTRAL coastline remain a huge draw-card for a snorkel reef and dive tank, water tourists, with a number earning the adventure centre, kids’ entertainment prestigious international ‘Blue Flag’ zone and a pristine stretch of beach. accolade. The popular uShaka Beach has The colourful Art Deco styled Suncoast held full Blue Flag status for the past Casino & Entertainment World two years, and retains it for the 2018/19 (031 328 3000) is situated alongside season. a lovely stretch of beach and boasts speciality shops, cinemas, restaurants It comes as no surprise that Durban’s and a hotel. ‘Golden Mile’ has earned a TripAdvisor The Durban Ice Arena (031 332 4597) at ‘Certificate of Excellence’, as the 81 Somtseu Road boasts a brand new ice glorious Beachfront Promenade which surface, new ice skates and elements of stretches from Blue Lagoon in the fun for everyone, catering for birthdays north to uShaka Marine World in the and corporate events and offering various south provides the perfect seaside dining options. Open seven days a week environment for cyclists, joggers and during the school holidays. walkers. The refurbished Mini Town (031 337 7892) on North Beach boasts meticulous scale uShaka Marine World (031 328 8000) models of Durban’s best-known buildings is Africa’s largest marine theme park as well as a working train, harbour and and comprises dolphin and seal stadia, airport.

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Experience a 360-degree view of Durban The beautiful Mitchell Park (031 303 2275) and the Indian Ocean from the iconic arch in Innes Road has a zoo with monkeys, of Moses Mabhida Stadium tortoises, small buck, birds and more, as (031 582 8242). The Skycar takes visitors well as a lovely restaurant and teagarden, on a two-minute trip to the 106-metre- not to mention a children’s playground. high Sky Platform, the stadium arch’s Open daily 08:00-16:30, Durban’s Green highest point; 09:00-18:00 daily. The Hub (031 322 6026/7 or Big Rush Big Swing (031 332 3250) is the www.durbangreencorridor.co.za) lies on world’s only stadium swing! the south bank of the uMngeni River estuary. Canoes, mountain bikes and pedal Founded over 150 years ago, the cars may be hired; guided trails along the Durban Botanic Gardens river are offered. (031 332 4000) in John Zikhali Durban’s exceptional climate and gorgeous (Sydenham) Road are home to subtropical surrounds provide the perfect Africa’s best subtropical collection of setting for a number of excellent golf bromeliads, cycads, indigenous trees courses such as those found at Durban and orchids, as well as a beautiful lake, Country Club (031 313 1777) which ranks outdoor amphitheatre and tea garden. among the world’s top 100 golf courses Guided Golf Cart Tours (082 783 7671) and the top five in South Africa; andRoyal are offered Mon-Sun, 08:30-16:30, Durban Golf Club (031 309 1373). from the Visitors’ Complex. The majestic gold-domed Jummah Musjid

VISIT THE LARGEST MOSQUE IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE You can attend the Mosque for a private tour or with your school or organization. You will be met personally by an official IPCI tour guide, who will introduce you to the basic tenets of Islam, the belief system and practices of Muslims. Free Literature will be provided to tour particpants BOOK YOUR TOUR ONLINE: www.ipci.co.za/mosquetours Islamic Propagation Centre International IPCI Building | 4th Floor | 124 Denis Hurley Street | Durban P.O.Box 2439 | Durban 4000 | SA | Tel: 031 306 0026 | [email protected] www.ipci.co.za Look, Learn, Luminate.

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Mosque (031 306 0026) on the corner Cafƒ Jiran ...... 031 332 4485 of Dr Yusuf Dadoo (Grey) and Dennis Canvas Grill ...... 031 201 3096 Hurley (Queen) streets dates back to the Cargo Hold, uShaka 1880s and claims to be the largest place Corner Cafƒ...... 031 201 0219 of worship for Muslims in the Southern CraftsMen...... 031 205 0129 Hemisphere. The Digs Kitchen...... 031 303 1175 The Emmanuel Catholic Cathedral D’urban Burger Co ...... 072 322 2835 (031 306 3595) in the CBD is notable for its Egagasini, South Beach...... 031 337 6651 Gothic architecture as well the role of its Freedom Café ...... 031 309 4434 leadership in the anti-apartheid struggle Fusion ...... 031 202 6182 Cultural and historical walking tours Fusion French Café...... 031 825 4357 (031 322 4173/4205) leave from Tourist Glenwood Bakery ...... 031 205 0217 Junction, 160 Monty Naicker (Pine) Street, Glenwood Grill...... 031 201 0719 at 09:30 & 13:30 Monday-Friday and 09:30 Graffiti Café...... 031 836 6081 on Saturday. Harbour Cruise ...... 084 456 4000 Hashtag ...... 031 837 8762 The double-decker Ricksha Bus Havana Grill ...... 031 337 1305 (031 322 4164/4209) provides a great Joop’s Place...... 031 312 9135 vantage point to view the city’s top The Junk Yard ...... 031 171 0934 attractions. Booking and departures KUD’TA, Wilson’s Wharf..... 076 448 7066 from the Ricksha bus kiosk, Old The Lingela, Elangeni Hotel.031 362 1300 Pavilion Site, North Beach. Lola’s Bistro, Quarters...... 031 828 7011 Love Coffee...... 084 493 2802 For something different, try aHelicopter Market...... 031 309 8581 Flip (Air Safaris 084 257 0835) or a Parc Café ...... 031 205 7285 Segway Tour (031 303 4534) from Moses Piatto Restaurant and Grill, uShaka Mabhida Stadium and learn interesting 031 332 6341 facts about the stadium and the city of Pier 107, Beach Hotel...... 031 337 5511 Durban. Pop-Up Society...... 031 201 5566 Prep Room...... 083 794 5875 RESTAURANTS Quarters Café ...... 031 303 5246 S43...... 031 303 2747 International Roots Café, St James Hotel. 031 312 9488 9th Avenue Bistro...... 031 312 9134 Smokin’ Joe’s...... 031 201 2343 The Address...... 031 303 8822 St Clements Garden Café..... 031 202 2511 Antique Café ...... 031 303 5959 Story Durban ...... 031 827 8679 Audacia Manor …...... 031 303 9520 Taylor’s Kitchen...... 060 428 3805 Bertuoa...... 031 828 1979 Unity...... 031 202 3406 Big Easy Winebar & Grill, Hilton Hotel. Vasco’s Buffet Restaurant, 031 336 8166 Hilton Hotel...... 031 336 8100 Blue Zoo...... 031 303 2265 Versailles, Blue Waters...... 031 327 7000 Boiler Room Café ...... 031 312 9134 Wodka...... 031 332 8190 Boutique Boulangerie...... 031 201 2406 Zack’s Brasserie, Edward Hotel...... 031 337 3681 Wilson’s Wharf...... 031 305 1677 Cafƒ 1999...... 031 202 3406 Windermere Centre...... 031 312 0755 14 15 WHAT’S ON…DURBAN CENTRAL

Mediterranean & Pizza Spanish, Portuguese & The Americas Casa Bella...... 031 007 0136 A Cabana...... 031 201 7924 Ciao Bella Cafƒ ...... 031 332 5917 A Gruta...... 031 312 8675 Circle Café, Dbn Jewish Club.031 368 1766 Adega...... 031 207 8353 Delfi ...... 031 312 7032 Casablanca Seafood & Grill.. 031 312 4648 Falafel Fundi...... 083 783 6172 Casa Mia...... 071 549 0814 The Firehouse...... 062 655 0334 La Bella Trattoria, Essen...... 031 201 9176 Julio’s...... 031 201 3133 Luna Blu...... 031 312 4665 Julio’s on the Bay ...... 076 440 0057 Lupa, Florida Rd...... 031 521 0525 Mochachos...... 031 368 7242 Mama Luciana’s, Greyville... 031 303 8350 Mo-Zam-Bik, Florida Rd...... 031 303 2135 Mythos, Suncoast...... 031 942 2977 Taco Zulu...... 031 303 9584 Olive & Oil, Glenwood...... 031 201 6146 Pesto, The Palace Resort..... 031 332 8351 Fish Roma Revolving ...... 031 337 6707 Jack Salmon, Florida Rd...... 031 521 0250 John Dory’s, ...... 031 207 4345 Indian & Curry John Dory’s, Suncoast ...... 031 332 5087 Al Mehran...... 031 332 5127 Cane Cutters...... 031 201 1603 John Dory’s Capsicum, Britannia Hotel .. 031 303 2266 Wilson’s Wharf ...... 031 304 7669 Danny’s House of Curries.... 031 303 2029 The Oyster Bar, House of Curries on Florida. 031 303 6076 Wilson’s Wharf...... 031 307 7883 Indian Connection …...... 031 312 1440 Jeera, Suncoast Towers ...... 031 314 7878 African Kebabish Tikka...... 031 368 1844 Afro’s Chicken, Beachfront..071 522 3070 Little Gujarat...... 031 305 3148 Café Abyssinia ...... 031 836 4777 Little India...... 031 201 1121 Habesha Café ...... 076 046 2516 Mali’s Indian Restaurant .... 031 312 8535 The Joint Café. Beachfront .. 031 332 0805 My Diners, North Beach...... 031 332 5948 Palki...... 031 201 0019 Moyo, uShaka Pier ...... 031 332 0606 Roti & Chai...... 082 769 2289 Sumthing Tasty Café ...... 031 220 2812 Spice Palace ...... 031 309 1118 Vrushiks Vegetarian Foods.. 031 368 7443 Pubs & Taverns Amsterdam Bar & Grill...... 031 811 5449 Thai, Chinese & Sushi Billy the Bum’s...... 031 303 1988 Daruma, Elangeni Hotel...... 031 362 1322 Caper’s Bar & Restaurant.... 031 303 9238 Ding Feng ...... 031 303 2887 Distillery 031...... 087 941 4540 Flamin’ Wok...... 031 265 0081 Dropkick Murphies...... 031 825 1858 Green Mango...... 031 312 7054 Dukkah Gastropub ...... 031 828 1970 Maan Hing ...... 031 201 0115 Mei Xin ...... 031 201 5433 Jackie Horner Pub & Grill...... 031 202 9192 Mooki Noodle Bar...... 031 811 9199 O’Bryan’s ...... 079 638 8574 Sakura...... 031 303 4537 Robson’s Real Beer...... 031 035 0827 Sushi Kings, Florida Rd...... 031 303 7631 Stella Sports Club ...... 031 201 7717 Tong Lok …...... 031 309 3467 Views at Twenty5...... 081 258 4451 15 WHAT’S ON…DURBAN WEST

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Moses Mabida Stadium rises Show. All of this you find just fifteen white and jewel-like against the minutes from our Durban West. Sail, deep blues of the Indian Ocean. A swim, surf, cycle and run; play golf newly developed beachfront has or just stroll along or relax on our put the zing back into our Golden sun-drenched beaches watching the Mile. The world-class International ships sail by. Convention Centre (ICC) has hosted a historic line-up of events; including conferences on a global scale, art and entertainment – and our world renowned Indaba Tourism

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EVENTS a beautiful and tranquil Eco Trail route 3 April & 1 May Giba Fun Night Trail Run which is open between 06:00 and 18:00 Series – Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park. for walking, trail running, MTB and birding. (079 508 7268) CULTURE 5 April 16:00 Megacy Over Everything Tour Discover information on the 1848 German The Pavilion Shopping Centre. Settlers at Bergtheil Local History 13-14 April Greg Minnaar Cycles KZN Museum (031 203 7107), 16 Queens Ave, Gravity MTB Round 2 – Giba Gorge Westville. Mountain Bike Park. (083 244 7499) Designed in the shape of a lotus flower, 14 April 05:30 Rising Sun Chatsworth the impressive Hare Krishna Temple Freedom Marathon – Chatsworth of Understanding (031 403 3328) in Stadium. (082 877 0400) Chatsworth is open for tours and serves 27 April 19:00 An Evening With Danny great vegetarian food. Harris showcases the music of this RESTAURANTS legendary guitarist – Rajput Hall, Arena International Park, Chatsworth. (Book via Computicket) Black Forest Tavern...... 031 702 2908 ENTERTAINMENT Chez Nous, Blue Heights Centre...031 266 7011 Rainbow Restaurant (23 Stanfield Lane, RocoMamas, Westville...... 031 266 0918 , 083 463 8044) 28 April 13:00- Salisbury Café ...... 031 267 2425 17:00 UJE Horn Hang Up Concert Woodcutters’ Grillhouse...... 031 266 1843 (081 373 8185) www.therainbow.co.za Mediterranean & Pizza MARKETS & SHOPPING Juke’s Wood Oven Pizza...... 087 941 4590 Every Thursday from 08:30-12:00 at Lupa Osteria, Westville...... 031 266 8793 Westville Farmers’ Market located at Jimmy Bellows Sports Ground. Indian & Curry Chai Kadai...... 031 836 4649 The Pavilion (031 275 9818) Open daily 09:00-19:00. My Diners, Westwood Mall...... 031 266 1540 Westwood Mall (031 279 2160) is situated Pinch of Spice...... 084 607 7448 near 45th Cutting in Westville. Thai, Chinese & Sushi ATTRACTIONS Aroy Thai ...... 031 262 1299 Situated at 110 Stockville Road, Foon Lok Nien...... 031 266 2931 Westmead, Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Le Thai...... 031 266 7368 Park (031 769 1527) offers a variety of MTB Marulas...... 031 266 7600 trails, a BMX track. Spanish, Portuguese & The Americas There’s a safe and fun indoor climbing A Tasca Westville...... 031 262 2305 environment at the Southern Rock Zanzibar, Westwood ...... 031 916 3611 Climbing Gym (031 705 3842 or www. Fish southernrockgym.co.za), 5 Valley View Fat Fish, Westville Junction...... 031 266 7556 Road, New Germany. Jimmy’s Killer Prawn...... 031 266 6016 Nature Reserves in the highway area John Dory’s, Village Market ...... 031 266 0184 include Palmiet (031 203 7065) in Seven Seas...... 031 267 0315 Westville, Paradise Valley (031 702 3443) Taverns & Pubs in Pinetown, and New Germany The Rainbow, Pinetown ...... 031 702 9161 (031 262 8239). Shaka’s Pub & Grill, Pinetown...... 076 808 7909 Westville Country Club (031 266 1391) has Waxy O’Connor’s, Westville ...... 031 266 2565 17 DISCOVER UMLAZI

Umlazi is the third-biggest township route and experience a unique in South Africa and has its own unique Umlazi township vibe with its number plate – NUZ. It is also rich friendly people over the much in historical, cultural and political loved shisanyama (meat cooked on heritage. From the fashion, to the an open fire) in one of our classy entertainment, urban shopping malls, restaurants or lounges. first-class sport facilities and eateries such as Eyadini, Max’s Lifestyle, Nuz Vegas, Sdis Tavern, and more. Come and explore Umlazi through its fascinating, interactive tourism

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EVENTS KFC, Debonairs Pizza and Spur, to name just a few.

ATTRACTIONS Places of interest in Umlazi include How Long Park, which was founded in 1976 by Michael Fana Mlangeni, who maintained and improved it with his own funds until he was employed by the Municipality as caretaker in 1998.

6 April 20:15 Soccer: AmaZulu FC vs Chippa United – King Zwelithini Stadium. (Tickets via Ticketpro) 24 April 19:30 Soccer: AmaZulu FC vs Supersport United – King Zwelithini Stadium. (Tickets via Ticketpro) 28 April Open Mic from the Roots – EDL MusiCafé, CCB 104 Umlazi South Spinal Road. (084 480 0702) 4 May 15:00 Soccer: AmaZulu FC vs Black Leopards – King Zwelithini Stadium. (Tickets via Ticketpro)

SHOPPING Umlazi MegaCity (031 902 8202) provides

Another site of importance is the home of lawyer and struggle stalwart Griffiths Mxenge and his wife Victoria, both of whom were killed by Apartheid forces during the 1980s. the and greater Umlazi RESTAURANTS community with a convenient and Café Afromeat Restaurant...... 082 223 5522 attractive space for one-stop shopping, Eyadini Lounge...... 031 906 1395 with quality retail outlets which include Max’s Lifestyle...... 031 906 1393 all the major banks, a wide variety of Nuz Vegas Lounge...... 072 281 0068 fashion and clothing stores as well as food Spur Steak Ranch, Blue Ridge ....035 796 5300 outlets such as Nandos, Chicken Licken, Spur Steak Ranch, Silver City...... 031 912 1967

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It’s the sound of 5-metre swells at Cave Rock different age to leave their land and settle on that command surfers’ respect and tube- the other side of the bay. riding skills. It’s the sound of vervet monkeys chattering in a nature reserve. The joy of slaves, intercepted and released before being sold at their The sound of ships’ horns as, guided by the traders’ destination of Zanzibar. The Millennium Tower, they enter the largest sound of history. harbour in Africa. The sound of cannons on The sound of progress. the Bluff blasting out to sea during World The sound of diversity War II. The cry of the Luthuli tribe, who made and hope. the first human settlement in the Durban Sodurba! area. The sound of curry bubbling gently in a large pot in the homes of Indians forced in a

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EVENTS more than half a million tons of raw sugar, 1 May 19:00 Kevin Mikula solo acoustic with tours of the silos and the complete musician live – Club 87 Bluff. story of sugar available Mon-Fri at 08:30, 10:00, 11:30 & 14:00 (no 14:00 slot on Friday). ATTRACTIONS Durban’s whaling industry was active Durban harbour is the leading between 1909 and 1975, and was the container port in the southern biggest in the world. The Maritime hemisphere and the busiest port museum has a collection of pictures, in Africa. Enjoy a harbour buzz memorabilia, newspaper clippings and combined with top eateries at old footage from the whaling days, with Wilson’s Wharf (031 337 7751) pieces including whale teeth and ribs waterfront marina on the Victoria and a harpoon gun casing. The vision is embankment next to the Yacht Mole. to transform the Old Whaling Station Boat cruises around the bay can be into a Museum and a National Heritage organised with the Isle of Capri (031 Landmark. 305 3099) or the Durban Charter Boat The South Durban Temple Experience Association (031 301 1115). (031 467 0404) takes in the Merebank Parasakthie Alayam (est 1949) at 2 The harbour-side Sugar Terminals & Mills Barrackpur Road, Clairwood Shree Siva (031 365 8153) at Maydon Wharf can store Soobramoniar Temple (031 465 0671)

21 WHAT’S ON…SODURBA established in 1889 and now situated at granted pilot Blue Flag status for the 122 Sirdar Road, and the Shree 2017/18 season. Siva Soobramoniar Temple, founded by the late Mr KN Govender in 1950 and With its unique grassland, rocky located at 21 Jooma Road. shore, coastal forest and wetland, A prominent landmark on the Bluff WESSA Treasure Beach (031 467 8507) encompasses one headlands, the Millennium Tower was of the last remaining patches of built following the widening of the indigenous coastal grassland. The harbour mouth. Boasting a striking design environmental education centre is inspired by sugarcane shoots and nautical situated on the Bluff at the site of imagery, this 75-metre-high concrete the original radar tracking station for tower with its revolving cowl operates a coastal defence during World War 2. vessel tracking service and communicates Environmental courses and overnight weather data. accommodation, as well as scheduled Sports activities are numerous, with Bluff night walks are offered (booking National Park Golf Club (031 467 7627) essential). offering a good 18-hole championship course. The coastal waters are ideal for Sodurba’s other nature reserves include water sports like surfing, paddleskiing, the lovely wetland and birders’ paradise of snorkelling and spearfishing, and (031 469 2807), the beautiful Brighton Beach has been Bayhead Natural Heritage site covering

22 23 WHAT’S ON…SODURBA a 15-hectare stand of mangroves right Wharf to WESSA’s Treasure Beach and around the edges of the bay, Bluff Eco Brighton Beach. Park situated in lush subtropical bush and The Conservation Legacy Route takes in offering a 3-kilometre bicycle track, and Treasure Beach, the Bluff Nature Reserve, the 253-hectare coastal forest of Kenneth Bluff Eco Park, Wilderness Leadership Stainbank Nature Reserve in Yellowwood School and Stainbank Nature Reserve, Park, which is home to buck and zebra, along with Coedmore Castle and Art and has both walking and mountain bike Gallery. trails. The Multicultural Route explores Sodurba’s diverse cultural institutions, Built in 1885, the gracious stone including Clairwood Shree Siva homestead of Coedmore Castle Soobramoniar Temple, Isipingo Gowshala (083 419 6428) lies in the heart of the and Mandir Temple, Isipingo Shree Siva Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve, Soobramoniar Temple and the Shri Sivan surrounded by giant Yellowwood trees. Soobramoniar Alayam. Coedmore Castle has remained in the Stainbank family for four generations, MARKETS & SHOPPING and contains many of the original The Durban Fresh Produce Market (031 household contents, including 19th 465 1691) located at 81 Flower Road in Century furniture, family portraits and Clairwood is a favourite spot to find fresh antique silverware. It is now open to fruit and vegetables at bargain prices. the public for guided tours and school Open Monday to Friday 05:30-10:45 and outings, while the grounds may be Saturdays 05:30-09:30. hired for small weddings, functions Comprising stalls, a garden, live and photography. entertainment and pub grub, the Dutch (031 467 2300) is held Opened in 2013, the Mary Stainbank Club Flea Market every Saturday from 07:00 till 14:00 at 111 Memorial Gallery (Jenny 083 4196428 / 031 469 8811) at Coedmore Castle houses Tara Road, Bluff. the work of Mary Agnes Stainbank, a renowned contributor to Modernist RESTAURANTS art. The gallery may be viewed by African Peninsula Restaurant..031 467 1045 appointment. Afro’s Chicken, Bluff Eco Park..031 467 0180 El-Arish...... 031 467 9576 TOURS Heidi’s Café ...... 031 467 2135 The Sodurba Tourism Association John Dory’s, Bluff...... 031 467 0273 (031 467 0404) suggests three fascinating John Dory’s, Wilson’s Wharf ....031 304 7669 self-guided routes: Julio’s on the Bay ...... 076 440 0057 The KZN Whale Coast Route starts at the KuD’Ta, Wilson’s Wharf...... 031 301 1650 Whale History Museum at the Maritime Lords and Legends, Bluff...... 031 467 1677 Museum. Visitors can take a stroll The Oyster Bar, through the museum to explore the boats Wilson’s Wharf...... 031 307 7883 and the history of whaling in Durban. That Zack’s, Wilson’s Wharf...... 031 305 1677 is followed by a boat cruise at Wilson’s

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THE Clermont KwaDabeka Tourism award winning isicathamiya group, Development’s aim is to give Ladysmith Black Mambazo, as well tourists a township experience and as other successful artists such as teach them about the history of the Clermont Choir, Msawawa, and Clermont and KwaDabeka - which many more. goes back to 1848 when German settlers were brought to Natal by Jones Bergtheil, who bought a farm called Kranskloof.

Clermont is a hub for arts and culture, and is home to the Grammy

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ENTERTAINMENT Every year, some 3 million people gather on pilgrimage at St John’s Apostolic Church – also known as KwaMasango. Clermont is also the birthplace of the Shembe religion, being the site of Isiah Shembe’s residence and temple before he moved to the Inanda Area. The Hindu Temple bears witness to former residents of Clermont – Indian farmers who Clermont is a hub for arts and sold their produce at local markets here and culture, and is home to the Grammy further afield. award winning isicathamiya group, For further information on Clermont’s many Ladysmith Black Mambazo, as well places of interest, contact the Clermont as other successful artists such as the KwaDabeka Tourism Office on 031 711 2326. Clermont Choir, Msawawa, and many more. Contact 031 711 2326 for further ART & CULTURE information. With good food, good music and an A-list clientele, the Comfort Zone (061 156 6068) is a popular and upmarket jazz lounge which maintains a smart dress code. Offering a true township experience, Artist Thami Jali (076 790 5622) has Tate’s Kasi Grill (82 833 1810) is a butchery turned his home into an art studio where friends can enjoy some delicious where he teaches young people fine shisanyama (grilled meat) while dancing to art, pottery, sculpture and more, while the sounds of popular local DJs and artists. allowing other artists to use his house ATTRACTIONS as a platform from which to display their work. Serving as a sanctuary for political activists during the apartheid era, the RESTAURANTS Catholic Church was built in 1938 after the 334 Shisanyama...... 083 684 5751 Lutherans had invited the Roman Catholics Bukahleke...... 031 837 3968 to start a Mission in Clermont. The Comfort Zone...... 031 368 7587 Founded in 1858, the Lutheran Mission Hlabikhefu...... 031 707 5389 Station of Christiananburg is one of the Shadow’s Tavern...... 083 553 7898 oldest places of worship in Clermont. Tate’s Kasi Grill ...... 082 833 1810

25 DISCOVER INK Inanda, and KwaMashu

The Inanda Heritage Route winds its an Indian client. After being thrown off a way through the Inanda Valley, taking in train for sitting in a ‘whites only’ section, some of Durban’s most important, albeit Gandhi stayed on here and started his little-known, historical sites. It provides a passive resistance movement. snapshot of critical South African history as well as, perhaps surprisingly, India’s past.

But it was the events that unfolded at the turn of the century that shaped Inanda’s future. Mahatma Gandhi, who was then a lawyer, arrived in the region to represent

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EVENTS purpose hall. 21 April 12:00 4th Annual KwaMashu The Ekuphakameni Shembe Settlement Easter Sunday Picnic – KwaMashu Fan is the first settlement of Isaiah Shembe’s religious community of Ibandla Park. (Book at Computicket) LamaNazaretha, and houses the original temple built in 1918 by Shembe volunteers. ATTRACTIONS Established in 1980 on the plateau The Inanda Heritage Route (Inanda of Mtabutule by Bishop Amos Khula Tourism 031 322 2856) contains some of Shembe, the Ebuhleni Shembe Durban’s most significant historical sites, Settlement is home to the Ebuhleni many of which stand today as important Shembe International Church, which landmarks along the country’s road to broke away from the original Shembe democracy. community in 1976. Situated near An important site in the struggle for Inanda Dam, the settlement is almost a justice, peace and equality in South Africa, kilometre in diameter. the Phoenix Settlement (073 055 5860) Covering an area of 1 463 hectares, the was founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1904. Inanda Dam is an important water It is also where the country’s first Indian reservoir as well as being a popular water newspaper, the ‘Indian Opinion’, was sports and recreation site which is known printed until its closure in 1961. for its bass fishing. The Inanda Seminary for Girls SHOPPING (082 374 5192) was founded in 1869. Boasting Shoprite as an anchor tenant, It was the first school of its kind for Dube Village Mall (031 519 0302) situated black girls in southern Africa, and at 11 Ikhathazo Way also has a number of remained an independent mission retail outlets, eateries and a salon, as well school throughout the apartheid as ATMs and banks. years, producing some of the nation’s Situated in the new hub of Bridge City, most influential black women. which connects the communities of The Ohlange Institute – first known as Phoenix with Inanda, Ntuzuma and the Zulu Christian Industrial School – was KwaMashu, the two-storey Bridge City established in 1900 by Reverend John Shopping Centre is built on top of the Dube, who was also the first president of PRASA train station and contains a food the African National Congress. court with Chicken Licken, KFC, Spur, Launched in 2011, the Wushwini Pan Nandos and more, anchor tenants Shoprite African Centre for Arts, Culture and and Superspar, not to mention other big Heritage (073 957 9275) is situated at names like Edgars, Woolworths, Pep and KwaNgcolosi, near the beautiful Inanda Totalsports, and banking outlets Nedbank, Dam. Supported by the KZN Department Absa, Capitec and FNB. of Arts and Culture, and Eager Artists (the RESTAURANTS permanent residency artists), the centre boasts a 100-seater theatre, art gallery, Getty’s Lounge...... 083 768 9215 heritage room, film studio, recording Njomane’s Tavern...... 083 978 7158 studio, open air theatre, storytelling arena, Sbu’s Lounge...... 072 012 0568 office block, restaurant, library and multi- Thami’s Food Zone...... 031 518 0256

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A myriad of warm water reef fish and there are a number of arts and crafts cold water fish converge on Aliwal stores offering a selection of handmade Shoal to create a kaleidoscope of goods, and the College, colour, providing spectacular diving founded in 1884, is open daily for a look opportunities. For those who prefer into the past. to remain on terra firma, the beaches of the Sapphire Coast provide plenty of opportunities to enjoy swimming, surfing or fishing. Nature lovers can explore the Amanzimoti Bird Sanctuary or stroll in one of the nature reserves. For a taste of local history or culture,

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EVENTS Arbour Town is made up of more than 230 stores, and comprises the Galleria Every Saturday 08:00 (031 904 2233) shopping mall and Arbour Park Run: 5km run from Amanzimtoti Crossing (031 904 2064). Main Beach. The Kingsburgh Centre in 27 April Annual Highland Gathering has a range of speciality stores, while the featuring approximately 24 pipe bands Seadoone Mall in Doonside offers a safe and 100 dancers from around the and convenient shopping experience. country, not to mention about 160 market stalls as well as a Lifestyle ATTRACTIONS Expo promoting cars and boats, There’s children’s entertainment at Galleria home and garden, health and leisure Shopping Centre in the form of an Ice Rink products – Hutchison Park. (031 904 5460); the Fun Company (083 306 9997) (031 904 5770) which is home to bowling, glow in the dark mini-golf, a games arcade MARKETS & SHOPPING and bumper cars; Carnival Kingdom, a There are loads of crafts and other goodies festive fairground with rides, games and at Toti Flea Market (081 525 5604) on the food stalls overlooking the sea; and the last Sunday of every month at Umsinsi new Epic Karting (082 800 1431) track Adventures, next to Toti Breweries. where children of 10 and up can test their Amanzimtoti’s top shopping complex, driving skills on a challenging indoor circuit.

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There are also ten exciting slides, an delicious breakfasts and light lunches, a adventure river with tubes and much gift and curio shop, as well as a kids’ area more at Splash Water World and party venue with jungle gyms, bikes (031 904 2273) on the beachfront; and a jumping castle! rowing boats and canoes to be hired from Oasis Water World CULTURE (031 903 4817); and a Super Tube and a The Upper South Coast Art Association water slide, air gym, jumping mat and (082 479 9000) is an art gallery for ferris wheel at GoBananaz Adventure local artists, hosting two exhibitions Park (084 565 2116). annually, with works comprising a variety of mediums: pastel, oils, watercolour For beachgoers, both Amanzimtoti and and acrylics. Drawing classes every third beaches have pilot ‘Blue Flag’ Saturday. status for the 2018/19 season; a nod to their excellent amenities, cleanliness and environmental management, not to mention safety features such as the presence of lifeguards. The Sapphire Coast boasts two lovely golf courses – the 18-hole Amanzimtoti Country Club, with its gently undulating landscape and tree-lined fairways; and the beautiful Country Club established in 1913 and known for its trees, birdlife and panoramic sea views. Other outdoor attractions include the RESTAURANTS peaceful Illanda Wilds on the banks of the Amanzimtoti River, the 36-hectare Barker & Smith ...... 031 903 1552 Umbogavango Nature Reserve with Café Amanda...... 082 371 6814 its wetlands and superb bird-watching Circus Circus, Galleria...... 031 904 1250 opportunities, and the coastal forest of Friends Restaurant...... 031 903 1713 Empisini Nature Reserve. Giorgio’s...... 031 903 1556 Today a national monument, the Green Hit the Spot, Winkelspruit...... 031 916 1641 Point Lighthouse near Umkomaas Lords and Legends...... 031 903 4534 was built in 1904 to warn ships of the Moringa Restaurant & treacherous reefs of the Aliwal Shoal, Conference Centre...... 031 914 0959 which claimed the bulk carrier MV Produce Mr Brown’s...... 031 904 3959 in 1974 and the Nebo in 1884. Ollie’s Pub and Grill ...... 031 903 7912 The Illovo Nursery (031 916 2491) stocks Shot Brew Bistro...... 031 903 1526 a large selection of indoor plants and Thirsty Whale ...... 064 382 8420 outdoor shrubs, trees and ground covers, Zanzibar Restaurant and boasts a Terrace Tea Garden serving Cocktail & Sushibar...... 031 916 3611

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A 30-minute drive inland from Durban adventure enthusiasts, with an array will bring you to the green suburbs of activities on offer including rock of and Hillcrest, edged by the climbing, quad biking, mountain bike rugged Valley of 1000 Hills. It is aptly trails, abseiling, microlighting named as the land literally tumbles and canoeing. down to the Umgeni River Valley in thousands of hills dotted with There are numerous upmarket B&Bs traditional Zulu homesteads. and boutique hotels for visitors to stay in as they spend some time in the area. The views are breathtaking, the nature reserves teeming with game. The area is a growing destination for

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EVENTS Main, 24b Old Main Road, . 16 April Golf: KZN Monthly Senior – Makaranga Garden Lodge (031 764 6616) Cotswold Downs. is a botanical wonderland situated off 25 April 18:15 Road running: Insekerator Igwbaba Road, Kloof. There’s also an Time Trial League 4km Ladies & 8km excellent restaurant and a kid-zone for the Men – Hillcrest Sports Club. little ones. (084 254 2468) Explore an Animal Farm in the upper 5 May Mathews Meyiwa Half highway area. Willow Creek (078 760 5436 Marathon 10km & 21.1km Run/Walk – or 031 768 1029) in Hillcrest offers fun and Mphumalanga Regional Stadium. educational interactions with animals and (071 401 7182) has a tea garden and gift shop; Winsome 26 May Ma’am Jila Memorial 10km View Animal Farm and Country Bistro Challenge – Mgenge Store Sankotshe, (031 769 1500) in Summerveld is an Hammarsdale. (084 644 2733) educational farm teaching kids about conservation, animal husbandry, and ENTERTAINMENT sustainable living; and the Animal Rhumbelow Theatre @Tina’s Farmyard and Teagarden (031 765 2240) (14 Beryldene Road, Kloof, 031 764 7843) in Hillcrest lets children feed and pet the 3-7 April Hosted by ‘Diva Disastar’, Black animals, have a tractor ride or experience Orchid Burlesque presents an authentic a zip-line ride. burlesque show; 14 April ‘The Golden Days Take the family for a train ride on the of Springbok Radio’ offers a nostalgic Umgeni Steam Railway and climb aboard afternoon with Frank Graham; 19-21 April the 1000 Hills Choo Choo as it travels from ‘Bublé And Bulsara’ sees Jonothan (JJ) Kloof Station through the Valley of 1000 Didlick presenting his one-man tribute to Hills to and back again on the Michael Buble and Freddie Mercury; last Sunday of the month at 08:30&12:30 on . Additional trains 26-28 April ‘Times Like These’ features 28 April & 26 May on: Easter Bunny train; Barry Thomson. (Book at Computicket) 21 April 12 May Mother’s Day train; 26 May Royal Show Burlesque Cocktail Bar (Oxford diesel train (depart 08:00 return 17:00). Village, Hillcrest, 083 434 2421) Book early to avoid disappointment. 4 April 19:00 Dan Patlansky Duo (www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za) Electric Tour; 25 April 19:00 Burlesque Nature reserves in the upper highway Live Featuring Prime Circle. area include Krantzkloof (031 764 3515) in (Book via Webtickets) Kloof, with its lovely waterfall, steep cliffs and dramatic gorge views, and Shongweni ATTRACTIONS Dam & Game Reserve (031 769 1283), Wet Rock Indoor Waterpark Adventures which is home to two of Africa’s ‘big five’ (087 288 4256) is a superb birthday party – buffalo and rhino – and is a good spot venue for kids. for game drives, water sports and rock Enjoy Epic Karting on a challenging indoor climbing. circuit. Watercrest Mall (082 800 1431). See raptors in action in free-flight and Drumshack Experience (083 704 4879) interactive demonstrations at the African Every Saturday, 17:00-22:00, Castle-on- Bird Of Prey Sanctuary (031 785 4382) situated off the N3 on the Lion Park road. 32 33 WHAT’S ON…1000 HILLS

There are Zulu cultural experiences as the Drummond Farmers’ Market is a well as game drives, crocodiles, snakes, community market promoting local a restaurant and children’s play zone at farmers and artisans and offering fresh PheZulu Safari Park (031 777 1000). and unique handmade products in the Valley of a Thousand Hills. MARKETS & SHOPPING Woza Moya (031 765 5866) is a project Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market of the Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust, and (031 777 1674) every Saturday from 06:30- supports more than 350 crafters who are 11:30 at Lot 457, MR551, Shongweni; infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. The see www.shongwenimarket.co.za for beautiful arts and crafts are available at directions. three outlets: 26 Old Main Road, Hillcrest; Fainting Goat Market (072 496 9951) at 237 Old Main Road, Botha’s Hill; and Shop the Fainting Goat Centre in Botha’s Hill 10, Fields Shopping Centre, Kloof. every Sunday from 09:00-15:00 and offers The Kloof & Highway SPCA Market local crafted goods and food stalls. (031 764 1212) hosts open market days All hand- and home-made goodies plus every week: Mondays, Thursdays and beautiful plants at De Oude Klipkraal Saturdays 08:00-12:00 with amazing Craft Market (082 877 7744) 173 Inanda bargains, delicious food and live Rd, Waterfall, on the first Saturday of entertainment, a tea garden (which has every month from 09:00 to 14:00. a Wi-Fi hotspot), children’s play area and Open every Sunday from 09:00-14:00, five jungle gyms.

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Oxford Village (031 765 2500) boasts an Chantecler Hotel Buffet ...... 031 765 2613 Oxford Freshmarket store as its anchor Chilliplum, Hillcrest...... 031 765 2590 tenant, and has a covered, all-weather Hussar Grill, Kloof...... 031 764 1187 market. Intaba View, 1000 Hills ...... 031 783 4011 Situated at 141 Inanda Road Watercrest La Verdure, Gillitts...... 031 764 1118 Mall (031 763 1551) is a regional shopping Mr Brown’s, Hillcrest...... 031 765 5335 destination in the , Olive Garden ...... 031 768 1314 encompassing over 130 retail stores, a Oscar’s Café, Hillcrest...... 031 765 7322 cinema and family-friendly food court. Pallet Jack’s, Hillcrest...... 031 765 2954 Facilities include 24-hour security, a car Pot & Kettle...... 031 777 1312 wash and wheelchair access. Quo, Gillitts...... 082 320 7906 Sprigs, Kloof...... 031 764 6031 Union Square, Hillcrest...... 031 765 3836 RESTAURANTS International Mediterranean & Pizza 1000 Hills Chef School...... 031 777 1566 La Pizza Pazza, Kloof ...... 031 764 0749 Afro’s, Hillcrest...... 063 005 5258 Lupa Osteria, Hillcrest...... 031 765 3059 Bellevue Café, Kloof ...... 031 717 2780 Mythos, Hillcrest ...... 031 941 1194 Boma Restaurant, Phezulu Nonna, Makaranga Garden Lodge...... Safari Park ...... 031 777 1205 031 764 6616 Bona Terra Café, ...... 031 100 0541 Olive & Oil, Hillcrest...... 031 765 6214 Café 66, 1000 Hills...... 076 442 8844 Papa Giovanni’s, Hillcrest...... 031 765 3617 Primi Polo, Hillcrest ...... 031 765 6920 Stretta Café, Hillcrest...... 031 765 8862 Indian & Curry New Gate of India...... 031 764 1517 Punjabi’s...... 031 765 4779 Thai, Chinese & Sushi Phuket Thai, Kloof...... 031 764 0882 SuThai, Kloof...... 082 744 9955 Takami Sushi, Gillitts ...... 078 900 8694 Tommy Sushi Shop, Kloof...... 074 336 8311 Wai Thai...... 031 765 5019 Yang...... 031 765 5114 Spanish, Portuguese & The Americas 1904 Bistro Américain, Kloof...... 031 035 0105 Bazaruto’s, Kloof...... 031 764 4406 Mo-Zam-Bik, Hillcrest...... 031 765 6556 Fish Jack Salmon, Hillcrest...... 031 941 5217 John Dory’s, Kloof...... 031 764 6079 John Dory’s, Watercrest...... 031 763 1127 Q 4 Prawns, Hillcrest...... 031 765 2480 Taverns & Pubs Green Man Pub, Tina’s Hotel ...... 031 764 7843 Keg and Trout, Oxford Village .....031 765 2070 Stoker’s Arms, Kloof ...... 031 764 6706 34 35 DISCOVER UMHLANGA

Umhlanga offers upmarket, first-world Ocean enthusiasts and outdoor shopping centres, the best South adventurers will be in their element; African tour operators, a wealth of surfing, deep-sea fishing, whale entertainment, restaurants and nature watching and dolphin viewing, scuba trails, all in a secure environment. diving, kite boarding and microlight flips are just some of the Umhlanga is just a ten-minute drive on many activities the N2 (southbound) from King Shaka available on this Airport and is situated on the northern wonderful stretch beaches of KwaZulu-Natal. of coastline.

Tel: 031 561 4257 | Email: [email protected]| Website: www.umhlangatourism.co.za #DurbanHasMore Umhlanga The Funshine Coast @umhlangafest

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EVENTS ENTERTAINMENT 4-7 April 14:30-17:00 Skabenga and the iZulu Theatre (Sibaya Casino, Chocolate Factory is a celebration of High 031 580 5701) 7 April ‘Our Soul Journey’ is Tea in the magical world of Willy Wonka about rediscovering the true self through – The Oyster Box Hotel. (031 514 5000) traditional and contemporary Indian Music 5 April 18:00 DurbaNite Rice: 5km fun and dance; 12-13 April ‘Hotter than Hot’ is run – Umhlanga Ski Boat Club. a spectacular musical night for Chutney & 6 April 20:00 ‘Bash with Tash’ is a hot Nagara fans, with popular Nagara bands and steamy, naughty-but-nice ladies’ including recent Satma award winners night with the Langara queen – Ocean ‘Flash Entertainers’; 14 April ‘Sufiyana View Conference Centre, Umhlanga. Returns’ is a live concert of Indian and (Book at Computicket) Sufi music in fusion format, presented by 20:00 ‘Sinatra... Quite Frankly’ is 6 April the Golden Girl of Africa, Maithili Shome an intimate musical revue from Anthony and her band AAFRIND; 18-28 April ‘Piano Stonier celebrating this unique singer Man: The Billy Joel Show’ showcases the who was one of the most influential and prolific popular artists of the legacy of this consummate songwriter 20th Century – Rhumbelow Theatre, and storyteller – one of the most awarded Northlands. and universally loved musicians in popular 14 April 13:00 Soul Sunday Sessions: music. Winston Smile – Crusaders, 10 Ranleigh Crescent, Durban North. Rockwood Theatre (Sibaya Casino, 1 May 05:30 Road running: Gaterite 031 161 0000) is a 300-seater supper Challenge 10km/ 21.1km/42.2km – theatre venue. Until 7 April ‘Hollywood Verulam Recreation Grounds. Hits’ is a tribute to popular music (083 783 6363) from Hollywood’s greatest films, 3-5 May Golf: KZN Open Strokeplay – including Saturday Night Fever, ‘Grease, Beachwood. Flashdance, Footloose, Dirty Dancing, 4 May 20:00 ‘Times Like These’ features Purple Rain, Fame, Mama Mia and The Barry Thomson in a new solo acoustic Greatest Showman, not to mention show which reflects on past and present the James Bond movie franchise and personal experiences – Rhumbelow animated Disney and Dreamworks Theatre, Northlands. classics; 6 April & 4 May ‘That Kids 11 May 10:00-15:00 KZN Vegan Market Show’ features an energetic cast of with a variety of food and other stalls for performers that will thrill you with the the vegan and vegan-curious – Golden music of Harry Styles, DNCE, Justin Hours Market. (084 032 3686) Bieber, The Chainsmokers, Bruno Mars, 11-12 May MTB: Holla Trails Sugar Rush Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and more!; Classic – Sugar Rush Park, Ballito. 11 April-2 June ‘Super Bands’ is a fast- (083 447 0697) paced and high-energy tribute show, 06:00 Ice Marathon 10km & 12 May saluting some of the greatest bands of 21km Run/Walk – all time, from the Beatles and Rolling Recreational Grounds. (071 917 8313) Stones to U2 and Cold Play; 24 April 14 May Golf: KZN Monthly Senior – Craig du Toit Nel. Beachwood.

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Krakatoa Action Bar (Sibaya Casino, 031 sharks and other fish in its museum. Book 580 5170) hosts Bhangra evenings every an early morning boat trip out to sea and Friday with DJ Elvis and the Durban Desi watch the shark nets being checked. Crew. Mama’s Jus’ Jazzin’ (031 563 4530) Visit an indoor trampoline park at on the corner of Umhlanga Rocks Drive & Jump4Joy (031 563 0106) in Durban North Kenneth Kaunda Road is another popular with its interconnected trampolines, nightspot and is open from Wednesdays basketball slam dunk lanes and to Sundays. trampoline dodgeball – not to mention a bouncy foam pit. CULTURE Children’s entertainment at Gateway Etchings Art Gallery (031 563 6431) Theatre of Shopping comprises Electric can be found at Shop 10, Park Avenue (031 566 1897) and Mr Funtubbles Boulevard, 11 Browns Drift Road. Fabulous Family Fun Fair (031 584 6645), Established in 1993, it supports and as well as action karting, ten-pin bowling promotes the work of the new and and adventure putt-putt (031 566 2247). well-established artists, showcasing Go Wild at the Wavehouse (031 584 9404), original art and specialising in mirrors, which offers supertubes in addition to prints and framing. a flowrider, pumptrax, splashpad and Imbizo Gallery (082 897 0190) at Shop toddler zone. 25, The Pearls Walk Mall. Fine art Lying between and Umhlanga, consultants stocking a wide selection Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom of abstract, contemporary, landscape, (031 580 5000) has over 1000 slot and 24 tribal and wildlife art, as well as touch-bet roulette machines as well as leading sculptors such as Anton Smit, roulette, blackjack and poker tables, not Sarah Richards and Llewellyn Davies. to mention a luxury hotel and conference facilities, iZulu Theatre, Krakatoa ATTRACTIONS Bar, Mangwanani Spa and children’s Situated at 490 Riverside Road on the entertainment centre. banks of the Umgeni, the Umgeni River Westbrook Beach is the jewel in the crown Bird Park (031 579 4600) encompasses of coastal attractions, having earned full 3.5 hectares of lush tropical landscapes Blue Flag status for the past two years, and houses an ever-increasing collection and retaining its Blue Flag in the 2018/19 of more than 800 birds from 200 species. season. The international Blue Flag is There are free-flight bird shows at 11:00 & awarded for consistent excellence in the 14:00, Tues-Sun, and a tea garden serving areas of safety, amenities, cleanliness refreshments. and environmental management. While Children can hop aboard the mini-train at Umhlanga Main and Umdloti Main the Model Engineers’ Miniature Railway & Tidal have routinely qualified for Blue (031 205 1089) at Kellaway Hall, Virginia, Flag status in the past, they were not on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, considered for the current season as 11:00-16:00. renovations and upgrading was being The only organisation of its kind in the undertaken during the assessment period. world, the Sharks Board (031 566 0400) The best of the coastal nature reserves in Umhlanga has audio-visual shows, are Beachwood Mangroves (083 644 3767), shark dissections and life-like replicas of with its unique swamp forest, estuarine 37 PB WHAT’S ON…UMHLANGA ecosystem and guided canoeing trips; and service related businesses under one Hawaan Forest (031 566 4018), which roof. There are 1 400 free parking bays, has a pristine indigenous woodland and 780 undercover pay parking bays, spacious offers guided trails; and theUmhlanga exhibition courts, chill-out zones, as well Lagoon (031 561 4257), where there are as facilities for special needs shoppers. lovely coastal and dune forests, small buck and monkeys, the remains of a Stone Age RESTAURANTS seashell midden, and child-friendly walks International (031 561 2271). Africa to Asia, Sibaya Casino ...... 031 580 5168 Afro’s Chicken Durban North...... 063 005 5258 MARKETS & SHOPPING Afro’s Chicken Umhlanga...... 061 418 7300 A variety of fresh and homemade The Aviator, Davallen Centre...... 031 100 1285 produce, craft stalls, live music and an Beluga...... 031 584 7430 adventure playground for children are to Chef’s Table...... 031 001 0200 be found at Golden Hours Family Market The Coop...... 031 563 2452 (083 262 3693), located in Uitsig Road Cosmopolitan...... 031 566 1814 behind Hyper-by-the-Sea, Durban North. Dish, Royal Palm Hotel...... 031 581 8181 Open every Sunday 10:00-15:00. 27 April Elements, Beverley Hills Hotel ….031 561 2211 Pagan Freedom Day market; 11 May Fabrica, Sunningdale...... 082 846 7974 ‘KZN Vegan Market’ showcasing vegan Fourteen on Chartwell...... 031 561 1017 businesses and new products as well as Hingham Nursery Teagarden...... 076 812 3886 Hussar Grill, Gateway...... 031 566 4043 exposing newcomers to veganism. Ile Maurice...... 031 561 7609 The Wonder Market (079 747 7661) in the Life Savours, Umhlanga...... 031 561 5346 beautiful surroundings of Chris Saunders Little Havana ...... 031 561 7589 Park, opposite Gateway, offers food, crafts The Lookout ...... 031 562 1415 and more on the last Sunday of the month Maritimo’s, Cabana Beach ...... 031 561 5672 from 09:00-14:00. Mayfair Café...... 031 563 2599 The Umhlanga Farmers’ Market (082 413 Mundo Vida...... 031 568 2286 1887) takes place every Wednesday from Nourish Café, Glenashley ...... 031 266 6124 10:00-13:00 at Autumn Drive, Prestondale. Nouriti Health Café, ...... 031 572 2390 Located less than a kilometre from Oh My Soul Café ...... 082 491 1801 the Umhlanga/Mount Edgecombe Oyster Box Grill...... 031 514 5000 interchange, the new 85 000 square metre Oyster Terrace, Oyster Box Hotel.031 514 5000 Cornubia Mall (031 001 0160) offers a Pasha’s, Glenashley...... 031 562 0564 mix of food, fashion, lifestyle and sports, Plan B Dessertery...... 031 563 1173 all integrated into an outdoor family- The Press Club ...... 031 561 7117 orientated shopping experience. Republik ...... 031 573 1429 Durban’s largest shopping mall, Gateway RocoMamas, Durban North...... 031 563 0925 Theatre of Shopping (031 566 2332) RocoMamas, Umhlanga Ridge ...031 566 2441 boasts more than 350 top stores, over RJ’s Steakhouse...... 031 563 3911 50 restaurants, 18 cinemas, Cinema Spice Restaurant & Bar...... 032 943 3558 Nouveaux, amusement centre and funfair. Tashas, Gateway...... 031 566 5209 La Lucia Mall (031 562 8420) is an Tree Café, Flanders Mall ...... 031 561 1169 exclusive shopping destination with a Union Square, Durban North...... 031 563 0923 wide range of more than 130 international, Vovo Telo Umhlanga ...... 031 561 6593 national and local retailers, restaurants Vivo Umhlanga...... 031 561 2387 38 39 WHAT’S ON…UMHLANGA

Mediterranean & Pizza Green Mango, Umhlanga...... 031 836 3680 Al Firenze, La Lucia...... 031 572 5559 Green Parrot...... 031 564 2939 Andrea’s Caffe Italia Express...... 031 563 0333 Kung Thai Angelo’s, Umhlanga...... 031 561 3245 Durban North...... 031 564 5458 Aurelia’s, Umhlanga...... 031 566 2725 Umhlanga...... 031 561 2050 Bel Punto, Umdloti...... 031 568 2407 Mo Noodles...... 031 561 1722 Café Limone, Gateway ...... 031 566 4417 Siam Thai...... 031 561 1237 Caffe Italia, Glenashley...... 031 562 3007 Speak Sushi ...... 031 563 6464 Ciao Bar, Durban North...... 031 303 9511 Sun-Sun, Sibaya Casino...... 031 564 4548 Doppio Zero, The Pearls...... 010 900 3173 SW1...... 031 502 2215 Gazi, Umhlanga...... 031 561 1967 Ton Hoi ...... 031 562 9933 La Casa Nostra, Umdloti...... 031 568 1996 Spanish, Portuguese & The Americas Luigi’s, Umhlanga...... 031 561 3988 A Tasca ...... 031 563 2603 Lupa Osteria Durban North...... 031 941 1181 Adega, Gateway...... 031 584 6311 Umhlanga...... 031 940 6689 Barrio...... 031 566 7456 The Mad Italian, Durban North....031 573 2938 El Toro ...... 031 564 3015 Mama Luciana’s, Glenashley...... 031 562 1405 Four15...... 031 564 0415 Marco Paulo Bistro ...... 031 502 2221 Frangeros, Umhlanga ...... 031 563 0398 Moto Café, Umhlanga...... 031 007 0376 Joita’s...... 031 561 3577 Mythos, Umhlanga...... 031 942 2997 Julio’s Durban North ...... 031 563 5546 Nikos Coalgrill Greek...... 031 007 0375 Julio’s Umhlanga...... 031 561 1958 Old Town Italy, Umhlanga...... 031 566 5008 Mo-Zam-Bik, Gateway...... 031 836 1574 Olive & Oil, Umhlanga...... 031 561 2618 Pintxada...... 082 688 1310 Pizza Boys, Umhlanga...... 031 566 5428 Salsa Mexican Grill...... 031 940 4344 Remo’s Originale, Mt Edge...... 031 539 5955 Fish Remo’s Villaggio, Umhlanga ...... 031 561 7143 Aqua, Sibaya Casino ...... 031 580 5000 Tatum’s Caffe Italia, La Lucia...... 031 572 5670 Fish Market, Gateway ..031 566 4432 Indian & Curry Catch, Umhlanga...... 031 561 2303 Bombay Blu ...... 031 564 7914 Deep Blue Fish Co...... 031 461 2530 Dalchini ...... 031 837 1016 Fish ...... 031 561 2912 Gateway to India...... …031 566 5711 Fish & Wine Co, The Pearls...... 031 941 6896 Indian Summer ...... 031 562 1234 Jack Salmon ...... 031 572 3664 Jaipur Palace ...... 031 564 9215 Jimmy’s Killer Prawns, Gateway..031 566 1857 Kashmir...... 031 561 7486 John Dory’s, Gateway...... 031 566 3334 Masala Masala...... 031 561 1422 My Diners, Gateway...... 031 566 1678 John Dory’s, The Pearls...... 061 501 3890 Palki Umhlanga...... 031 561 1874 Lord Prawn, Umhlanga Plaza...... 031 561 1133 Panaji ...... 031 564 0828 Pubs & Taverns Some Like It Hot...... 031 563 1322 BrewHaus, Durban North...... 074 297 5746 Thai, Chinese & Sushi Connor’s Public House...... 031 563 4462 Bamboo Sushi Lounge...... 031 561 2705 Downtown Premium Bar ...... 031 561 7740 Bite Your Tongue...... 031 563 4419 Hooters ...... 031 561 2744 China Plate...... 031 564 6437 Porters Sports Bar ...... 031 572 3152 Crazy Korean, Glenashley...... 079 460 9107 Steak and Ale ...... 031 561 7234 Daruma, Umhlanga Pearls...... 031 561 1342 Waxy O’Connors...... 031 562 9275 Greedy Buddha ...... 031 566 4383 Woodstock Music, Bar & Bistro...087 288 5218 39 PB TOURIST INFORMATION

TOURISM INFORMATION OFFICES MasterCard may be used at most hotels, Durban Tourism...... 031 322 4164 restaurants, car hire companies, etc. Airport Office...... 031 322 6046 (ATMs) will accept many international uShaka Office...... 031 337 8099 bank and credit cards. Green Hub Office...... 031 303 8476 FOREIGN EXCHANGE Beach Information Office....031 322 4205 Foreign currency may be exchanged at Gateway Office...... 031 514 0572 any commercial bank or foreign exchange Inanda Office...... 031 519 2555 bureau. Thousand Hills Tourism ...... 031 777 1874 Rennies...... 031 251 5300 Sapphire Coast Tourism...... 031 903 7498 American Express ...... 031 300 5444 Umhlanga Tourism...... 031 561 4257 First National Bank...... 031 369 5411 Durban West Tourism...... 060 9267 694 Standard Bank...... 086 012 3000 AMBULANCES BANKING HOURS Ambulance (all areas)...... 10177 Banks generally open on weekdays Netcare 24-hr emergency....082 911 09:00-15:30 and Saturdays 08:30-11:00. Emergency Med. Rescue...... 031 302 9911 TAXIS ER 24...... 084 124 Mozzie Cabs...... 086 066 9943 Citi-Med...... 080 033 3911 Bunny Cabs...... 031 332 2914 St John’s...... 031 305 6588 Eagle...... 031 337 8333 CLIMATE Lighthouse Cabs...... 083 440 8650 Summers are warm and humid with Umhlanga Cabs...... 031 561 1846 an average maximum temperature of Zippy Cabs...... 031 202 7067 28°C. Winters are mild, with average temperatures around 18°C. The sea KING SHAKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT temperature rarely drops below 17°C. International Airport...... 084 520 9262 CURRENCY USEFUL NUMBERS The unit of currency is the Rand (R), Police Flying Squad...... 0111 which consists of 100 cents (c). Fire & emergency...... 031 361 0000 CREDIT CARDS Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife...... 033 845 1000 Major credit cards such as American Computicket...... 083 915 8000 Express, Visa, Diners Club and

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