Durban Golden Mile

Beaches • Durban, Kwazulu-Natal South Africa

The Durban Golden Mile is a vibrant stretch of beaches located along the breathtaking coastline of Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. This iconic destination is a haven for tourists and locals alike, offering a perfect blend of sun, sea, and sand against a backdrop of stunning high-rise buildings and lush greenery.

The Golden Mile's shimmering waters and pristine sandy beaches attract sun-seekers, surfers, and water sports enthusiasts year-round. The inviting waves provide the ideal setting for swimming, surfing, or simply relaxing on the beach while soaking up the warm African sun. The promenade lining the coast is bustling with activity, offering a variety of restaurants, cafes, and shops selling beach essentials and souvenirs, creating a lively and dynamic atmosphere.

Visitors to the Durban Golden Mile can stroll along the promenade, watching the surfers catch waves, families building sandcastles, and locals enjoying a leisurely walk or jog by the sea. The beach's vibrant energy and stunning views make it the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the beauty of the South African coast. The Durban Golden Mile truly epitomizes the essence of a coastal paradise, making it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the charms of Kwazulu-Natal.


Tours for Durban Golden Mile

Exploring the area? Book a tour to fully experience everything Durban Golden Mile has to offer. A guided tour will provide you with fascinating insights and hidden gems that you might miss on your own.

Discover Durban on our Durban City Day Tour in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal $109 Tour Provided by Viator
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Discover Durban on our Durban City Day Tour

Durban, Kwazulu-Natal South Africa

Visit some of the most unique sites in South Africa on this informative and fun Durban city day tour.

You will get to walk through the bustling Zulu Markets as well as the Indian Market.

You will get a tour through the oldest surviving Botanical Gardens in Africa as well as visit the historical city centre.

Not only will you discover why Durban is so popular, but we;ll introduce you to local snacks like biltong, koeksisters and more.

You will get to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant where Durban's famed "bunny chow" is served and you will visit the famous Golden Mile that keep visitors coming year after year.

Durban Shore Excursion: Private Small Group Durban City & Phezulu in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal $147 Tour Provided by Viator
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Durban Shore Excursion: Private Small Group Durban City & Phezulu

Durban, Kwazulu-Natal South Africa

Offers a combination of a Durban City sightseeing tour and explores spectacular scenery just outside the city. Start by taking a drive along Golden Mile, view historical buildings in the City Centre, wander through Botanical Gardens, interact with local traders at the Victoria Street Indian Market. Opportunity to taste the traditional, unique Bunny Chow (for own account). We continue to the Moses Mabhida Football Stadium for photo stop.
We escape from civilization and journey inland through villages and gentle rolling countryside which give way to the most spectacular vista, known as the Valley of a Thousand Hills. Phezulu you will be immersed in the fascinating culture and traditions of the proud Zulu Nation; opportunity to interact with the villagers and purchase traditional and modern souvenirs.
A visit to the onsite Crocodile park is also included.

Durban City Sightseeing Tour in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal $50 Tour Provided by Viator
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Durban City Sightseeing Tour

Durban, Kwazulu-Natal South Africa

Experience Durban, a city of contrasts on the Durban City Sightseeing Tour. Shaped by the early Colonial settlers, see the city has developed from the indigenous Zulu population and the Indians who arrived as indentured laborers in the 19th Century.

8 Day Private Tour-South Africa, Eswatini, Mozambique and Lesotho in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal $3435 Tour Provided by Viator

8 Day Private Tour-South Africa, Eswatini, Mozambique and Lesotho

Durban, Kwazulu-Natal South Africa

This 4-country tour of South Africa, Eswatini, Mozambique and Lesotho is ideal for travellers interested in a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to see parts Southern Africa. It offers a full glimpse of many attractions covering aspects of African heritage, culture, history and geography. For instance, the visit to Soweto, Mandela house, the Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill fills the traveller with South Africa's history of the past and how the future has been impacted by what happened in the past. The visit to Eswatini offers the traveller a glimpse of the cultural and traditional heritage that is intertwined in the country's so-called monarchical democracy. The visit to Mozambique is full of Portuguese colonial history and the legacy left by the colonizer in the form of art, architecture, The visit to St. Lucia, Sani Pass and Durban compliments the visitors overall experience in term of natural landscapes mountains, rivers and the Indian ocean on the shores of Durban city.