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...where the warm ocean beckons visitors from far and wide and the vibrant city abounds with excitement and fun. Experience the beach promenade with its restaurants on the water’s edge, luxury hotels and modern shopping amenities. Enjoy live music and fresh seafood at Wilson’s Wharf on the glistening harbour or dance the night away at Florida Road, the epicentre of Durban’s nightlife. After exploring uShaka Marine World and taking a journey on Moses Mabhida Stadium’s Sky Car, head to the Valley of 1000 Hills for a breathtaking experience of the city and end off with a unique Shisanyama Experience at a Township Restaurant. The experiences are endless and unforgettable.
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diary | sports events T20 International SA vs New Zealand; 26 Aug 12:30 ODI SA vs New Zealand. All games at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead (031 335 4200)
BRIAN BOSWELL’S CIRCUS 28 Jul-10 Aug Show includes jugglers, stunt horse riders, perky poodles, ponies, camels, tightrope walkers, trapeze artistes, acrobats, clowns and much more! (Computicket or 083 629 7799)
RUGBY 8 Aug 17:05 SA vs Argentina; 15 Aug 17:05 Sharks vs EP Kings; 22 Aug 17:05 Sharks vs Emirates Lions; 5 Sep 15:00 Sharks vs Steval Pumas; 12 Sep 17:05 Sharks vs DHL WP; 25 Sep 20:00 Sharks vs Blue Bulls. All games at Growthpoint Kings Park Stadium (031 308 8400)
SA ON TAP CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL 1 Aug Kings Park. (011 022 0426/7) THE WEDDING EXPO 1-2 Aug Moses Mabhida Stadium. (0861 113 997) LADIES’ NIGHT IN AID OF CROW 6 Aug Hosted by Damon Beard and featuring Man International – Lifestyle Design Centre, old Lion Match Factory, 892 Umgeni Road. (Paul 031 462 1127)
SOCCER 9 Aug 15:00 Golden Arrows vs University of Pretoria; 12 Sep 15:00 Golden Arrows vs Mamelodi Sundowns; 23 Sep 19:30 Golden Arrows vs Black Aces. All games at Chatsworth Stadium
SUSTAINABLE LIVING EXHIBITION 14-16 Aug Durban Exhibition Centre. (031 311 4277)
BMW INTERNATIONAL POLO 13 Sep 10:00 SA vs New Zealand – Shongweni Club. (031 309 6844)
SUNDAY TIMES EASTERN BRIDAL FAIR 21-23 Aug Durban Exhibition Centre.
HORSE RACING 1, 2, 4, 11, 18, 23 Aug & 4(n), 11(n), 16, 18(n), 25(n) Sep at Greyville (n) = night race (031 314 1651); 8, 16, 26, 20 Aug & 2, 6, 13, 20, 27 Sep at Scottsville (033 345 3405)
DURBAN FASHION FAIR 26-29 Aug Suncoast Casino Sun Deck. (031 322 6203) THE MERCURY WINE WEEK 27-29 Aug Suncoast Sunstrip. (031 328 2556) MAMA MAGIC BABY EXPO 28-30 Aug Featuring over 200 exhibitors, show specials, expert advice and amazing competitions – Durban Exhibition Centre. (011 465 8955)
TINMAN TRIATHLON 27 Sep Swimming, running and cycling – Suncoast Beach. (031 764 1885) ROAD RUNNING 2 Aug Durban Challenge – Glenwood area (082 332 9616); 9 Aug Women in Action 10km Run/Walk & 5km Run – Chatsworth Stadium; 16 Aug 07:00 Merewent 10km Run/ Walk – Dhubri Road Grounds; 30 Aug 06:00 Bluffmeat F1 – Kings Park Athletics Stadium; 13 Sep 06:30 SAPS Striders Heritage Challenge – Kings Park Stadium (082 773 7719); 20 Sep 06:00 Umgubho Race – Bridge City (083 685 4621); 27 Sep 05:30 Ethekwini Township to Township Marathon – Umlazi to KwaMashu.
HOBBY-X DURBAN 28-30 Aug Durban ICC. (011 478 3686) FESTIVAL IN THE HILLS 29 Aug Curro Hillcrest Christian Academy. (071 670 0506) UMGENI STEAM RAILWAY The 1000 Hills Choo Choo travels from Kloof Station through the Valley of 1000 Hills to Inchanga and back again: 30 Aug & 26, 27 Sep 08:30 & 12:30. SPORT CRICKET 2 Aug 08:00 Last Man Stands T20 Grand Finale; 14 Aug 18:00
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Durban Art Gallery Durban Art Gallery boasts a wide selection of South African contemporary art. With over a century of history, this gallery is also home to over 3,500 artworks, including British, French and Dutch paintings. The gallery hosts a variety of activities including lectures, classes, films and roaming art exhibitions. Opening hours: Mon to Fri: 08h00 -16h00, Sat: 08h30 -16h00 & Sun + Public Holidays: 11h00 - 16h00 Closed on Christmas Day. 2nd floor—Durban City Hall, Anton Lembede Street, Durban Tel: 031 311 2264 | Fax: 031 311 2273 Email: Mduduzi.Xakaza@durban.gov.za The Durban Art Gallery has two satellite centres that are available to artists and the public for events and meetings. The INK Creative Art Centre: Tel: 031 311 2275 Rivertown Contemporary: Tel: 031 335 3486
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BOAT RIDES HOURLY HARBOUR CRUISES FROM 10:00AM - 4:00pm CONDITIONS APPLY
SEA CRUISES AT 12:30 & 14:30 Tel/Fax: 031-305 3099 • Cell: 082 851 4787 info@isleofcapri.co.za | www.isleofcapri.co.za 14-18 Boatman Road, Wilsons Wharf (Map/Ref. A/4)
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Cultural and historical WALKING TOURS (031 322 4173/4205) leave from Tourist Junction, 160 Monty Naicker (Pine) Street, at 09:30 & 13:30 Mon-Fri and 09:30 on Sat.
Also on offer are HELICOPTER FLIPS (Air Safaris 084 257 0835); or a BOAT CRUISE around the bay (Durban Charter Boat Association 031 301 1115, ISLE OF CAPRI 031 305 3099) or out to sea.
The double-decker RICKSHA BUS (031 322 4164/4209) provides a great vantage point to view the city’s top attractions. Booking and departures from the Ricksha bus kiosk, Old Pavillion Site, North Beach.
The TOWNSHIP EXPERIENCE (031 322 4164) might take in a local Shisanyama hangout, café or tavern in Umlazi (Max’s Lifestyle 031 906 1393), Clermont (The Comfort Zone 073 454 8171) or Inanda (Sbu’s Lounge 031 510 2337).
Guided GOLF CART TOURS (082 783 7671) of the Durban Botanic Gardens take place daily from from the Visitors’ Complex.
Designed in the shape of a lotus flower, the impressive HARE KRISHNA TEMPLE OF UNDERSTANDING (031 403 3328) is open for tours and serves great vegetarian food.
For something different, try a SEGWAY TOUR (031 303 4534) from Moses Mabhida Stadium and learn interesting facts about the stadium and the city of Durban.
FAMILY FUN The BEACHES along Durban’s golden coastline are a huge draw-card for tourists, so it’s no wonder that seven of them have pilot ‘Blue Flag’ status: Anstey’s on the Bluff, uShaka, Umhlanga Main, Umdloti Main and Tidal, Westbrook and Umgababa.
Other tours include WHALING HISTORY TOURS (031 467 9461) of the old whaling station or experiences with African and Indian culture and heritage on the INANDA TRAIL (031 519 2555).
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Amusement rides for the whole family View Durban by Cablecar Opening times vary according to season Phone for Birthday parties
Tel: 031-332 9776 • Upper Marine Parade
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USHAKA MARINE WORLD (031 328 8000) is Africa’s largest marine theme park and comprises dolphin and seal stadia, a snorkel reef and dive tank, water adventure centre, kids’ entertainment zone and a pristine stretch of beach.
(031 337 7892) on North Beach boasts meticulous scale models of Durban’s best-known buildings as well as a working train, harbour and airport. Children can hop aboard the mini-train at the Model Engineers’ MINIATURE RAILWAY (031 205 1089) at Kellaway Hall, Virginia, on the second and fourth Sunday of the month from 11:00-16:00.
Experience a 360-degree view of Durban and the Indian Ocean from the iconic arch of MOSES MABHIDA STADIUM (031 582 8242). The Skycar takes visitors on a two-minute trip to the 106 metre high SKY PLATFORM, the stadium arch’s highest point; Mon-Sun 09:0018:00. The BIG RUSH BIG SWING (031 332 3250) is the world’s only stadium swing!
Founded over 150 years ago, the DURBAN BOTANIC GARDENS (031 332 4000) in John Zikhali (Sydenham) Road. Open daily between 08:00 and 16:30, Durban’s GREEN HUB (031 322 6026/7 or www.durbangreencorridor.co.za) lies on the south bank of the uMngeni River estuary. Canoes, mountain bikes and pedal cars may be hired; guided trails along the river are offered.
The colourful Art Deco styled SUNCOAST CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT WORLD (031 328 3000) is situated alongside a lovely stretch of beach and boasts speciality shops, cinemas, restaurants and a hotel.
The only organisation of its kind in the world, the SHARKS BOARD (031 566 0400) in Umhlanga has audio-visual shows, shark dissections and lifelike replicas of sharks and other fish in its museum. Book an early morning boat trip out to sea and watch the shark nets being checked.
Enjoy a harbour buzz combined with top food, entertainment and crafts at WILSON’S WHARF (031 337 7751) waterfront marina on Durban’s Victoria embankment. Lying between Umdloti and Umhlanga, SIBAYA CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT KINGDOM (031 580 5000) has over 1000 slot and 24 touch-bet roulette machines as well as roulette, blackjack and poker tables, not to mention a luxury hotel and conference facilities, iZulu Theatre, Krakatoa Bar, Mangwanani Spa and children’s entertainment centre.
Durban’s exceptional climate and gorgeous subtropical surrounds provide the perfect setting for a number of excellent GOLF COURSES such as those found at Durban Country Club (031 313 1777); Durban Country Club Beachwood (031 313 1777); Royal Durban Golf Club (031 309 1373); Mount Edgecombe Country Club (031 539 5330); Amanzimtoti Country Club (031 902 1166) and Kloof Country Club (031 764 0555).
Visit Durban’s most popular AMUSEMENT PARKS comprising uShaka Kids’ World (031 328 8000) at uShaka Marine World, which has exciting interactive zo; Electric Avenue (031 566 1897), Mr Funtubbles Fabulous Family Fun Fair (031 584 6645) and Action Karting and Adventure Putt Putt (031 566 2247) at Gateway; Funworld (031 332 9776) on the Durban beachfront; and the Superbowling Family Entertainment Centre (031 904 5770) at Galleria Shopping Centre in Amanzimtoti (031 904 2233).
There’s a safe and fun indoor climbing environment at the SOUTHERN ROCK CLIMBING GYM (031 705 3842 or www.southernrockgym.co.za) at 5 Valley View Road, New Germany. 4 Aug Lava Monster Traverse; 30 Aug Outdoor Day – Kirk Falls, Shongweni. Visit an ANIMAL FARM in the 1000 Hills – try the Animal Farmyard (031 765 2240) or Winsome View Animal Farm and Country Bistro, 19 Hawkstone Road, Summerveld (071 113 1929 or 082 892 1615).
Adventure and fun is to be had at the WATER WONDERLANDS of Wet ‘n Wild (031 328 8000) at uShaka Marine World, with its slides and pools, and The Wavehouse (031 584 9400) at Gateway, which has water slides as well as surfing on the FlowRider and FlowBarrel.
There are Zulu cultural experiences as well as game drives, crocodiles, snakes, a restaurant and children’s play zone at PHEZULU SAFARI PARK (031 777 1000).
The refurbished MINI TOWN
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theatre | live entertainment | music | festivals | live bands is an utterly delightful minimusical based on the much loved ‘Peanuts’ comic strips; 8-20 Sep Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist celebrates 21 years on stage.
BARNYARD THEATRE (031 566 3045) Until 23 Aug ‘Bonfire hearts’ is a tribute to acoustic, unplugged and Celtic rock; 3 Aug ‘The Ranga’ a new one-man comedy written and performed by madcap Aaron McIlroy; 25-29 Aug Johnny Clegg; 1 Sep-11 Oct ‘Rock royalty’ is a tribute to the androgynous, flamboyant and outrageous music legends of our time; 9&10 Sep Steve Hofmeyr; 12-26 Sep ‘All directions’; 14 Sep The Glitter Girls; 23 Sep Bobby Van Jaarsveld; 27 Sep Barry Hilton Live.
RHUMBELOW THEATRE (031 205 7602) is a popular venue well known for its drag shows and musicals, situated in Cunningham Avenue, Umbilo. 1-2 Aug ‘A song for you’ – Carpenters Revival; 7 & 9 Aug ‘The way we were’ – Cat Simoni does Barbara Streisand, her way!; 10 Aug Gcina Mhlophe reflects on 33 years of suitcases bought, stamps in her passports, friendships, missed flights, mementos and memories; 21-30 Aug ‘Elvis Trilogy’ tells the life story of Elvis Presley through the major musical eras of the 50s, 60s and 70s.
THE PLAYHOUSE (031 369 9555 or 031 369 9456) 231 Anton Lembede (Smith) Street in Durban’s CBD is an important performing arts venue housing three theatres: the Opera, Loft and Drama. August: South African Women’s Arts Festival (SAWAF) including drama, dance, exhibitions, arts and crafts. 1416 Aug ‘Fishers of hope’ is a tale imbued with magical realism and a richly textured score of Kenyan music; 15-16 Aug ‘Santa’s story’ is Aviva Pelham’s memoir of her mother’s amazing life story, covering her fascinating journey from Germany to Spain, then France, and finally to Africa; 15 Aug ‘Gala concert’ features a mix of traditional and afro soul performances; 15 Aug ‘Intergenerational dialogue’ focuses on the responsibility of artists versus the celebrity fad and the prevalence of sexual violence and violence against women and girls in the theatre, TV and movies; 21-22 Aug ‘A woman in waiting’ is a powerful biographical journey into the dark heart of what life was like for women in Apartheid South Africa; 22 Aug Children’s theatre day; 28 Aug ‘Loyiso Gola Live’; 1-6 Sep ‘Secret valley of great kings’ is a fictional narrative set in Africa during the 1400s; 11-19 Sep ‘Shall we dance’.
IZULU THEATRE Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom (031 580 5701). 1 Aug 20:00 ‘Karou Charou – hot + spicy’ is a family friendly show showcasing the best of Karou Charou over the last five years; 7-9 Aug ‘A woman’s place’ is a hilarious, tongue-in-cheek look at the battle of the sexes in the 21st century; 28 & 29 Aug Pagla Comedy Nite. CATALINA THEATRE (031 837 5999 or www.catalinatheatre.com) at Wilson’s Wharf LIVE SHOWS / CONCERTS / FESTIVALS COMEDY LOUNGE 1 Aug Greyville Racecourse. GOVINDA, KUMAR SANU + ALKA YAGNIK 22 Aug 19:00 Bollywood superstar Govinda with award-winning playback singers Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik at the Durban ICC. DURBAN DAY CONCERT WITH ECR 06 Sep 11:30 Annual family day concert boasting an impressive line-up of top musicians and bands from across South Africa – People’s Park, Moses Mabhida Stadium.
ELIZABETH SNEDDON THEATRE (031 260 2296) at the University of KZN’s Howard College Campus is home to one of Durban’s busiest commercial theatres. 7-23 Aug ‘Snoopy’
BRIAN MCKNIGHT LIVE IN CONCERT 16 Sep 20:00 Moses Mabhida Stadium. (031 582 8242)
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MTN JOYOUS CELEBRATION 19 CONCERT 31 July & 1 Aug 20:00 South Africa’s leading gospel ensemble presents traditional and contemporary spiritual hymns and original compositions – Durban ICC.
OPEN STRINGS (031 709 1242) 16 Jameson Terrace, Kloof. Past performers include SA greats Arno Carstens, Ard Matthews, Farryl Purkiss, Guy Buttery, Nibs van der Spuy, Robin Auld and more.
GOSPEL BRUNCH 2 Aug Greyville Racecourse.
ST CLEMENTS restaurant in Musgrave Road hosts regular music evenings. (Booking essential 031 202 2511)
SPRING SYMPHONY CONCERT SEASON 27 Aug & 3, 10, 17 & 27 Sep 19:30 The KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra performs with a variety of conductors and soloists at the Durban City Hall. Tickets available from Computicket, Shoprite Checkers or on 0861 915 8000.
OSCARS CAFÉ (031 208 3684) in Essenwood Road hosts supper theatre, music and comedy evenings. FACTORY CAFÉ (031 205 3283) at 369 Magwaza Maphalala Street, Umbilo.
JAZZ / BLUES / REGGAE VENUES
THE CORNER CAFÉ (031 201 0219) at 197 Brand Road, Glenwood, has live entertainment every Friday 18:00-20:00
BERTOUA CAFÉ LOUNGE (031 828 1979) on Musgrave Road.
ZACKS’S North Beach (031 368 6800) hosts DJ Amigo Santana and guest DJs from 19:00 every Friday.
RAINBOW RESTAURANT 23 Stanfield Lane, Pinetown (083 463 8044 or 031 702 9161 or www.therainbow.co.za). 2 Aug Dino Miranda; 30 Aug Tu Nokwe; 27 Sep Shabalala Rhythm.
KRAKATOA Action Bar (Sibaya Casino 031 580 5170) Bhangra evenings every Friday with DJ Elvis and the Durban Desi Crew.
AFRIPORTICO JAZZ LOUNGE (083 477 3171) at The BAT Centre (031 332 0451).
ABSOLUTE 258 Florida Road (082 893 7608)
CENTRE FOR JAZZ & POPULAR MUSIC (031 260 3385) at the University of KZN.
AFRO FASHION LOUNGE 135 Stamfordhill Road (031 309 6046)
ZACK’S Wilson’s Wharf (031 305 1677) hosts the Blues Train on Tuesday evenings.
AMSTERDAM BAR & GRILL Helen Joseph Road (031 811 5449)
ZACK’S Windermere Road (031 312 0755) presents open mic acoustic evenings on Wednesdays from 19:30; acoustic sets with Steve Fataar on Friday evenings from 19:30; and jazz and R&B on Sundays 16:0020:00 with ‘Too Close’.
BOULEVARD NIGHTCLUB 153 Florida Road (031 303 7631) BRU CAFÉ 507 Lilian Ngoyi Road CAFÉ VACCA MATTA Suncoast Casino (031 368 6535) CASA NOSTRA 170 Florida Road (031 312 6434)
YOSSI’S CAFÉ (031 201 0090) in Helen Joseph Road hosts live jazz every Sunday afternoon 16:0020:00.
CLUB ALTITUDE 25 Silver Avenue, Windermere (072 568 1665)
COOL RUNNINGS (084 701 6912) at 49 Milne Street has Dancehall and Reggae evenings on Saturdays.
COOL RUNNINGS 49 Milne Street (084 701 6912) THE CORNER CAFÉ 197 Brand Road (031 201 0219).
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art galleries | museums (SA/UK), Abri de Swardt (SA), Uriel Orlow (CH/UK) and Kemang Wa Lehulere (SA).
ARTISAN CONTEMPORARY GALLERY (Ingrid Smith, 344 Florida Rd, 031 312 4364 or info@artisan.co.za). Until 12 Aug ‘In two dimensions and three’ is a ceramics exhibition featuring the works of Kim Bagley and South African colleagues David Walters, Ian Calder and Louise Jennings. Mon-Fri 09:30-17:00; Sat & public holidays 09:0013:00.
ELIZABETH GORDON GALLERY (120 Florida Rd, 031 303 8133) From July Two new powerful works by Sudanese artist Hussein Salim are on show. Gallery hours 08:00-16:30 MonFri & 09:00-12.30 Sat. AFRICAN ART CENTRE (94 Florida Rd, 031 312 3804) Every purchase made from the African Art Centre provides income and employment for more than 600 artists and crafters currently supported by the Centre.
ARTSPACE DURBAN (3 Millar Rd, off Umgeni Rd, 031 312 0793). Until 1 Aug ‘Umlambo uswiwa nge dondolo’ – a solo exhibition by Bambo Sibiya, sponsored by Alliance Francais and Barclay’s (Main Gallery) and ‘Still point’ – a solo exhibition by Fran Saunders (Middle Gallery); 3-8 Aug IEB Matric Art Exhibition/ Competition (Main, Corridor & Middle galleries); 10-29 Aug ‘Reflections on light’ – group show of artists and scientists working together (Main Gallery) and ‘The essence of trees’ – Kim Wessels (Corridor/Middle Gallery); 31 Aug-19 Sep ‘Sea fever’ – Jane Strode (Main Gallery) and ‘Disintegration’ – Corné Eksteen (Middle Gallery); 21 Sep-10 Oct ‘From where I stand’ – Suraya Tewary and Deidre Maree (Main Gallery), ‘You don’t have to speak’ – Grace Kotze and Melody French (Corridor) and ‘Recalculating’ – Megan Bonnetard and Pam Benporath (Middle Gallery).
HERITAGE AND HISTORY DURBAN NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM (First Floor, Durban City Hall, 031 311 2256/42) Open Mon-Sat 08:30-16:00; Sun & holidays 11:00-16:00. Education on the Holocaust and other human rights abuses at DURBAN HOLOCAUST CENTRE (Durban Jewish Centre, 44 KE Masinga Rd, 031 368 6833 or projects@djc.co.za). Explore NAUTICAL HISTORY at the Natal Maritime Museum (Small Crafts Basin, 031 311 2230), with REGIONAL CULTURE & HISTORY at the Campbell Collections (220 Gladys Mazibuko Rd: tours 031 207 3432, library 031 207 3711) and SOUTHERN AFRICAN ARTEFACTS at Phansi Museum (Cnr 41 Cedar & Esther Roberts roads, 031 206 2889).
DURBAN ART GALLERY (Durban City Hall, 031 311 2264/9). Open Mon-Sat 08:30-16:00, Sun 11:00-16:00.
There’s APARTHEID HISTORY at Kwa Muhle Museum (130 Braam Fischer Rd, 031 311 2213) and Cato Manor Heritage Centre (750 Rick Turner Rd, 031 261 3216); INDIAN CULTURE at Durban Cultural & Documentation Centre (Cnr Epsom Rd & Derby St, 031 309 7559); COLONIAL & PRE-COLONIAL HISTORY at Old House Museum (31 St Andrews St, 031 311 2261) and Old Court House Museum (77 Samora Machel St, 031 311 2225); and information on the 1848 GERMAN SETTLERS at Bergtheil Local History Museum (16 Queens Ave, Westville, 031 203 7107).
KZNSA GALLERY (166 Bulwer Rd, Glenwood, 031 277 1705, www.kznsagallery.co.za) Tues-Fri 09:00-17:00, Sat 09:00-16:00, Sun 10:00-15:00. Until 16 Aug ‘Intellectual property 2015’ features up-cycled, re-cycled and re-worked design (Park Gallery), ‘Meeting clay’ is the second annual Ceramics Southern Africa KZN regional exhibition (Main Gallery); 18 Aug-06 Sept ‘Sightings’ showcases the work of artists Bridget Baker (SA/ UK), Bianca Baldi (SA/DE), Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin
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centres | markets 16:00 with the focus on curios and textiles.
THE PAVILION (031 275 9818) Boasting family fun, fabulous fashion and fine food, just a five-minute drive from Durban, this premier shopping and entertainment destination attracts 1.8 million visitors per month. There are 230 retail outlets, 40 restaurants and 12 Nu Metro cinemas, not to mention bowling, arcade games, mini-golf, bumper cars and a laser maze at the Fun Company, and free open parking. Open Mon-Sun 09:00-19:00.
DURBAN FRESH PRODUCE MARKET (031 465 1691) Located at 81 Flower Road in Clairwood, this is a favourite spot to find fresh fruit and vegetables at bargain prices, and is open Monday to Friday 05:30-10:45 and Saturdays 05:30-09:30. ESSENWOOD CRAFT MARKET (031 202 5632) Must-see Durban institution set in a shady park on the Berea, sells crafts, art, clothing, collectibles and food every Saturday morning. Tea garden, children’s playground and pony rides.
GATEWAY THEATRE OF SHOPPING (031 566 2332) Durban’s largest shopping mall, Gateway is situated in Umhlanga and boasts more than 350 top stores, over 50 restaurants, 18 cinemas, Cinema Nouveaux, Barnyard Supper Theatre, amusement centre and funfair.
GOLDEN HOURS FAMILY MARKET (083 262 3693) Offers a variety of fresh and homemade produce, craft stalls, live music and an adventure playground for children. Located in Uitsig Road behind Hyper-by-the-Sea, Durban North, every Sunday 10:0015:30.
LA LUCIA MALL (031 562 8420) Sophisticated and exclusive shopping, with large retailers as well as speciality boutiques.
GREYVILLE CAR BOOT & SECOND HAND CLOTHING MARKET (083 300 2999) Behind Greyville Racecourse, First Avenue, takes place on a Sunday between 05:00 and 15:00.
MUSGRAVE CENTRE (031 277 8420) Situated on the Berea with a range of retail outlets, from supermarkets to jewellery stores, as well as seven cinemas, this is one of Durban’s oldest and best-loved centres.
I ♥ MARKET (031 582 8242 or www.iheartmarket.blogspot.com) Local foodies and designers on the first Saturday of every month, 09:00-14:00, Imbizo Lawns, Moses Mabhida Stadium.
OXFORD VILLAGE (031 765 2500) Shopping centre with a family focus developed on the site of the old Heritage Market. Covering approximately 16 000 square metres, it boasts an Oxford Freshmarket store as its anchor tenant, as well as a covered, all-weather market.
ITALIAN FOOD & GIFTS MARKET (031 825 2939) Held on the last Saturday of every month 11:0016:00 at the Piazza Square opposite Umhlanga’s Royal Palm Hotel, showcasing everything Italian – from food and drink to beauty products and family entertainment.
WESTWOOD MALL (031 279 2160) Two floors of retail shopping as well as a number of good eateries, situated near 45th Cutting, Westville.
KLOOF & HIGHWAY SPCA OPEN MARKET DAYS (031 764 1212) Every Monday, Thursday and Saturday 08:00-12:00 with amazing bargains, delicious food and live entertainment, a tea garden (which has a Wi-Fi hotspot).
ARBOUR TOWN Amanzimtoti’s top shopping complex is made up of more than 230 stores, and comprises the Galleria (031 904 2233) shopping mall and Arbour Crossing (031 904 2064). MARKETS
MORNING TRADE MARKET Artisanal fare and farm produce every Sunday from 08:00-13:00 at 15 Station Drive.
AMPHITHEATRE CRAFT MARKET (031 301 3200) Durban Beachfront every Sunday 09:00-
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restaurants | fine food | dining INTERNATIONAL African Peninsula ..................031 467 3144 9th Avenue Bistro ..................031 312 9134 Antique Café ........................031 303 5959 Audacia Manor .....................031 303 9520 Blue Bay Café ........................031 568 2229 Beluga ...................................031 584 7430 Bertuoa..................................031 828 1979 Bellevue Café .........................031 717 2780 Blue Square .....................031 202 2003 Blue Zoo ................................031 303 2265 Boiler Room Café ..................031 312 9134 Bonne Vie ..............................031 837 4168 Brasserie, Edward Hotel .031 337 3681 Brasserie, Quarters Hotel ......................031 303 5246 Bud’s on the Bay ....................031 466 6100 Café 1999 .............................031 202 3406 Café Jiran ..............................031 332 4485 California Dreaming ...............031 332 0037 Cappello ................................031 312 9843 Camden 031 Comedy Club & Bistro............061 028 7248 Cargo Hold, uShaka Marine World ...........031 328 8065 Chez Nous, Blue Heights Centre ...............031 266 7011 Chill .......................................031 303 9095 Chilliplum ..............................031 765 2590 Cielo ......................................031 566 5417 Coco’s on Florida ...................031 303 4904 Corner Cafe ...........................031 201 0219 Cosmopolitan ........................031 566 1814 Crusts Café & Restaurant .......031 826 9690 Dougiwe’s ..............................031 572 7499 Dish, Royal Palm Hotel ...........031 581 8181 Earthmother Organic Durban North .....................031 563 2289 Glenwood...........................031 202 1527 Elements, Beverley Hills Hotel … ............031 561 2211 El-Arish ..................................031 467 9576 Eora ......................................031 561 7541 Factory Café .........................031 205 3283 Freedom Café .......................031 309 4434 Freshly Ground Café. .............031 765 4261 Fusion ...................................031 202 6182 Glenwood Bakery .................072 614 6081 Harbour Cruise .....................084 456 4000 Hashtag .................................031 837 8762 Havana Grill .....................031 337 1305 Harvey’s .................................031 561 4977 Indulge ..................................031 309 2559 In Joy .....................................078 699 0613
Intaba View ..........................031 783 4011 Jam, Quarters Hotel ...............031 303 5246 Joop’s Place .....................031 312 9135 La Tala, Tala Private Game Reserve ........................031 781 8013 KUD’TA, Wilson’s Wharf.........076 448 7066 Little Havana ...................031 561 7589 Lords and Legends Bluff ....................................031 467 1677 Amanzimtoti ........................031 903 4534 Maritimo’s, Cabana Beach......031 561 5672 Market...................................031 309 8581 Mundo Vida...........................031 568 2286 Nonna, Makaranga Garden Lodge ........................031 764 6616 Nourish Durban North ......................031 564 3149 Westville ..............................031 266 6124 Oscars Berea ..................................031 208 5848 Hillcrest ...............................031 765 7326 Oyster Box Grill ......................031 514 5000 Parc Café ..............................031 205 7285 Pasha’s ...................................031 562 0564/7 Picasso’s .................................031 765 3915 Pier 107, Beach Hotel.............031 337 5511 PL8 ........................................031 312 8907 Plum .....................................031 312 6250 Quo .......................................082 320 7906 315 Restaurant ......................031 271 8200 Rendezvous ..........................031 561 4749 Republik ...............................031 573 1429 RocoMamas Durban North .....................031 563 0925 Umhlanga Ridge ................031 566 2441 Riverside Café .......................031 563 0600 Sevruga ................................031 584 7444 Sprigs ....................................031 764 6031 St Clements Garden Café.......031 202 2511 St James Boutique Hotel ........031 312 2317 Steak and Ale .......................031 561 7234 The Sugar Club, Beverly Hills Hotel ..................031 561 2211 Tashas ....................................031 566 5209 The Address ...........................031 303 8822 The Courtyard .......................031 312 5999 Three Chefs Bistro ..................031 566 2040 The Lookout .........................031 562 1415 The Olive Garden ..................031 768 1314 The Press Club ......................031 561 7117 The Saint James .....................031 312 9488 Wodka...................................031 332 8190 Woodcutters’ ........................031 266 1843 Zack’s
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Jeera, Suncoast Towers ..........031 314 7878 Jewel of India, Elangeni Hotel ....................... 031 362 1300 Kashmir .................................031 561 7486 Kebabish Tikka ......................031 368 1844 Little India ..............................031 201 1121 Mali’s Indian Restaurant ........031 312 8535 My Diners North Beach ...................031 332 5948 Overport ........................031 207 2780 Westwood Mall .............031 266 1540 Palki.......................................031 201 0019 Panaji ....................................031 564 0828 Silverani’s Glenwood Village ................031 201 1751 Suncoast Casino ..................031 368 1396 Some Like It Hot Hillcrest................................031 765 8372 Durban North ......................031 563 1322 Sunrise Hse of Curries ............031 303 6076 Ulundi, Royal Hotel ................031 333 6000 Vintage, Greyville ..................031 309 1328 THAI, CHINESE & SUSHI Aroy Thai ..............................031 262 1299 Bamboo Sushi Lounge ...........031 561 2705 Bite Your Tongue....................031 563 4419 China Plate ............................031 564 6437 Czar.......................................031 312 8001 Daruma, Elangeni Hotel ........031 362 1322 Dragon City ...........................031 563 2758 Emperor’s Kitchen, uShaka Village Walk ..............031 332 5126 Foon Lok Nien........................031 266 2931 Golden Chopsticks........031 332 8858/8970 Gong Lok...............................031 303 4537 Greedy Buddha .....................031 563 1919 Green Mango ........................031 312 7054 Kai Thai, Suncoast Casino ......031 368 3226 Kebabish Tikka ......................031 368 1844 Kung Thai Durban North ......................031 564 5458 Umhlanga ............................031 561 2050 Le Thai ...................................031 266 7368 Maan Hing ............................031 201 0115 Marulas .................................031 266 7600 Mei Xin ..................................031 201 5433 Ming Bow ..............................031 561 3789 Mooki Noodle Bar ..................031 811 9199 Mo Noodles ...........................031 561 1722 Phuket Thai............................031 561 3162 Sea Horse ..............................031 584 7611 So!Sushi ................................031 561 5393 Speak Sushi ..........................031 563 6464 Su Thai ..................................082 744 9955 Sushi Corner .........................073 274 8649 Sun-Sun .................................031 564 4548 Tare Panda .............................031 566 3138 Thai Wok & Sushi ..................031 765 8525 Ton Hoi .................................031 562 9933 Tong Lok ................................031 309 3467 Tong Whoo ............................031 562 1386 Wok Box ...............................031 564 2939 Wai Thai ................................031 765 5019 Yang ......................................031 765 5114 Yum Thai ..............................031 572 7848
North Beach.........................031 368 6800 Wilson’s Wharf ....................031 305 1677 Windermere Centre .............031 312 0755 Zara’s Café Durban North ......................031 563 1461 Umhlanga ...........................031 561 2511 Zest .......................................031 764 4867 ITALIAN & PIZZA Al Firenze...............................031 572 5559 Andrea’s La Dolce Vita ...........031 572 4075 Angelo’s.................................031 561 3245 Aurelia’s .................................031 566 2725 Bel Punto ...............................031 568 2407 Caffe Italia ............................031 572 5670 Ciao Bella Café .....................031 332 5917 Craft Trattoria................... .....031 562 1926 Giorgio’s ................................031 903 1556 Hubcaps Woodfired Pizza.......031 309 3203 The Gazette ...........................031 303 8099 La Casa Nostra .......................031 568 1996 La Pizza Pazza Kloof ................................031 764 0749 Lupa Osteria Durban North ......................031 941 1181 Umhlanga ............................031 765 3059 Westville ..............................031 266 8793 Luigi’s ....................................031 561 3988 Luna Blu ................................031 312 4665 The Mad Italian ......................031 573 2938 Mama Luciana’s Greyville...............................031 303 8350 Glenashley ...........................031 562 1405 Marco Paulo Bistro ................031 502 2221 My Restaurant ......................031 572 2604 Old Town Italy. .......................031 566 5008 Olive & Oil Glenwood............................031 201 6146 Umhlanga ............................031 561 2618 Hillcrest................................031 765 6214 Papa Giovanni’s......................031 765 3617 Pesto, The Palace Resort.........031 332 8351 Pizzetta ..................................031 201 1019 Remo’s Mt Edgecombe ....................031 539 5955 Umhlanga ...........................031 561 7143 Roma Revolving ....................031 337 6707 Scoozi ....................................031 563 4444 Speza ....................................031 764 2552 Spiga D’oro ...........................031 303 9511/2 Stretta Cuchina ......................031 765 8862 The Big Apple Pizza Company 031 825 2228 Trattoria La Piazza ..................031 765 7876 INDIAN & CURRY Al Mehran .............................031 332 5127 Auntie Nita’s Curry Den .........073 260 2147 A Taste of India ......................031 303 7049 Bombay Blu ..........................031 564 7914 Capsicum, Britannia Hotel ......................031 303 2266 Casablanca ............................031 312 4648 Chiftetilli ................................031 303 7374 Gateway to India ...................031 566 5711 Indian Connection … .............031 312 1440 Indian Summer .....................031 562 1234 Jaipur Palace .........................031 563 0287
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Gateway ..............................031 566 3334 Wilson’s Wharf ...................031 304 7669 Lord Prawn ......................031 561 1133 Café Fish ..........................031 305 5062 The Oyster Bar & Zenbisushi Wilson’s Wharf ....................031 307 7883 The Pirate’s Arms Wilson’s Wharf ................031 305 6364 Q 4 Prawns ............................031 765 2480 Sailor’s Bistro .........................031 561 1926 Zanzibar.................................031 916 3611 AFRICAN Afro’s Chicken. ......................071 522 3070 Café Abyssinia.................. .....031 836 4777 Croctilians, Phezulu Safari Park ...............031 777 1119 Egagasini ...............................031 337 6651 KwaCucina, uShaka Marine World ....031 337 7663 Moyo, uShaka Pier ................031 332 0606 Tate’s Kasi Grill, Clermont ......082 833 1810 The Rainbow .........................031 702 9161 BUFFETS A2A, Sibaya Casino ........031 580 5168 Brasserie, Edward Hotel .031 337 3681 Chantecler Hotel ....................031 765 2613 The Lingela, Elangeni Hotel .......................031 362 1300 Mykonos, The Square, Umhlanga ..............................031 566 7031 Oyster Terrace, Oyster Box Hotel ....................031 514 5000 Sondela Tavern, Sibaya Casino ..................031 580 5168 Rainbow Terrace, Hilton Hotel ...........................031 336 8100 Upper Deck, uShaka Marine World ....031 328 8068 PUBS & TAVERNS Billy the Bum’s........................031 303 1988 Connor’s Public House ...........031 563 4462 Cotton Fields .........................031 561 3371 Dropkick Murphies.................031 825 1858 Fat Baz Glenashley. ..........................031 572 3152 Westville. .............................031 266 6545 George Tapas and Wine Bar ...............................031 561 5850 Green Man Pub, Tina’s Hotel ...........................031 764 7843 Hooters .................................031 561 2744 Jackie Horner Pub & Grill .............................031 202 9192 Keg and Thistle ......................031 562 9018 Keg and Trout, Heritage Market ....................031 765 2070 Livingston’s ............................031 562 9018 Max’s Lifestyle ........................031 906 1393 O’Bryan’s ..............................079 638 8574 Sbu’s Lounge .........................083 726 0251 Shadows Tavern, Clermont.....083 553 7898 Stella Sports Club ..................031 201 7717 Stoker’s Arms ........................031 764 6706 Victoria Bar & Restaurant .......031 337 4645 Waxy O’Connor’s ..................031 266 2565
CONTINENTAL Black Forest Tavern.................031 702 2908 Ile Maurice .............................031 561 7609 La Renaissance ......................031 337 1008 Le Trouquet............................031 266 5388 St Moritz................................031 764 6245 MEDITERRANEAN Bombay to Beirut ..................031 332 1786 Café Limone, Gateway ..........031 566 4417 Circle Café, Durban Jewish Club ..... ........................................031 368 6883 Delfi ......................................031 312 7032 Joe Cools..........................031 368 2858 The Mad Greek Taverna, Wilson’s Wharf ......................031 305 1650 Myra’s Kitchen .......................031 561 7238 Santorini ................................031 312 9394 Splashes ................................031 572 3152 Yossi’s ...................................031 201 0090 SPANISH, PORTUGUESE & THE AMERICAS A Cabana ..............................031 201 7924 A Gruta .................................031 312 8675 A Tasca Durban North ....................031 563 2603 Westville .............................031 262 2305 Adega Berea ..............................031 207 8353 Gateway ........................031 584 6311 Umhlanga Plaza.............031 561 4794 Barrio.....................................031 566 7456 Bar Ba Coa ............................031 561 4106 Bazaruto’s ..............................031 764 4406 Calisto’s ...........................031 561 7030 Coimbra Queensmead Mall ...............031 205 5447 Gillitts .................................082 877 0796 Cubana..................................031 303 4383 Fiélamigo ...............................031 201 4048 Gringo’s ................................031 811 4258 Julio’s .....................................031 201 3133 Julio’s on the Bay ..................076 440 0057 Mo-Zam-Bik ...........................031 836 1574 Neo Café ...............................031 563 5546 Ponta D’ouro ........................031 561 7849 Taco Zulu ...............................031 303 9584 Tapas on the Block .................031 566 7500 Vicky Cristina’s .......................031 561 1000 FISH Aqua, Sibaya Casino .............031 580 5000 Cape Town Fish Market Gateway .......................031 566 4432 uShaka Marine World ...031 337 0598 Suncoast ........................031 368 3320 Fish .......................................031 561 2912 Jack Salmon ..........................031 572 3664 Jimmy’s Killer Prawns Musgrave.............................031 201 2626 Glenashley ...........................031 572 2866 Umhlanga ...........................031 561 7727 Kloof ...................................031 767 1293 John Dory’s Fish & Grill Kloof ...................................031 764 6079 Pavilion ...............................031 265 0013 Suncoast .............................031 332 5087
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TOURISM INFORMATION OFFICES Durban Tourism...................................031 322 4164 Airport Office.......................................031 322 6046 uShaka Office......................................031 337 8099 Green Hub Office.................................031 303 8476 Beach Information Office.....................031 322 4205 Gateway Office ..................................031 514 0572 Inanda Office .....................................031 519 2555 Thousand Hills Tourism .......................031 777 1874 Sapphire Coast Tourism ......................031 903 7498 Umhlanga Tourism .............................031 561 4257 Durban West Tourism...........................060 9267 694 USEFUL NUMBERS Police Flying Squad .............................10111 Fire & emergency ................................031 361 0000 Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife ........................033 845 1000 Computicket ......................................083 915 8000 AMBULANCES Metro Ambulance (all areas) ...............10177 Netcare 24-hr emergency ....................082 911 Emergency Med. Rescue .....................031 302 9911 ER 24 ..................................................084 124 Citi-Med .............................................080 033 3911 St John’s..............................................031 305 6588 POPULATION Durban (eThekwini) 3.55 million (2015 est); KwaZulu-Natal 10.69 million & South Africa 54 million (mid-2014 est)
100 cents (c). CREDIT CARDS Major credit cards such as American Express, Visa, Diners Club and MasterCard may be used at most hotels, restaurants, car hire companies, etc. (ATMs) will accept many international bank and credit cards. FOREIGN EXCHANGE Foreign currency may be exchanged at any commercial bank or foreign exchange bureau. Rennies ..............................................031 251 5300 American Express ...............................031 300 5444 First National Bank ..............................031 369 5411 Standard Bank ....................................086 012 3000 BANKING HOURS Banks generally open on weekdays 09:00-15:30 and Saturdays 08:30-11:00. TAXIS Mozzie Cabs........................................086 066 9943 Bunny Cabs.........................................031 332 2914 Eagle...................................................031 337 8333 Lighthouse Cabs..................................083 440 8650 Umhlanga Cabs...................................031 561 1846 Zippy Cabs...........................................031 202 7067
TIME ZONES South Africa is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
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CLIMATE Summers are warm and humid with an average maximum temperature of 28°C. Winters are mild, with average temperatures around 18°C. The sea temperature rarely drops below 17°C. CURRENCY The unit of currency is the Rand (R), which consists of
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