Durban Botanical Gardens, ☎ +27 (0)31 201-1303 (, fax: +27 (0)31 309-1271), . Visit on a Saturday and see a mixture of Cultural weddings all having their photos taken �
Berea. This is a long ridge overlooking the harbor, city center and beaches. Once covered with coastal forest, it is now completely built up. �
City Hall. There is an art gallery and outdated science museum inside, as well as a public library.
The Golden Mile The Golden Mile, the nickname for the beaches near downtown that stretch along the Indian Ocean, is well known for it's excellent surfing, occasional shark attack and wide sandy beaches. Visiting around the Christmas holidays ensures a crowded experience, complete with stations for missing children, but visit at the off season and you'll practically have the place to yourself, save the serious surfers. There are also play pools and playgrounds for children along the waterfront, as well as hotel, bars and restaurants.
Crocodile Creek. In the ‘sugar town’ of Tongaat (just a few miles past Umhlanga) you will find Crocodile Creek, on the Tongaat river in sub-tropical bush. This creek is home to over 7000 Nile Crocodiles, Alligators, Caiman, snakes and other reptiles. The farm includes bush and hill trails, a waterfall, river plains and thatched buildings with tree top walkways. An awesome place to spend a day, refreshments are available and you can also browse through the shop which sells curios, crocodile leather goods and even croc dishes. �
Mahatma Gandhi Settlement. Tours Available �
Durban North Japanese Gardens, ☎ +27 (0)31 563-1333. Free entrance. �
KwaZulu Natal National Parks
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