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The 15 Best Durban Tours & Day Trips

80 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 average  ·  from $7

Warm water, a harbour full of boats and the Drakensberg a morning’s drive inland. These 15 cover the city and beachfront runs, the Sani Pass 4x4 day into Lesotho and the Zulu-culture and game-reserve trips, each priced and timed.

Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise - Getting on the Boat at Wilson’s Wharf and What Check-In Means for Your Timing
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Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise

1.30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 665 reviews · 30 min · from $7Our pick

Durban’s 30-minute harbor boat cruise for $7 gives you a narrated look at ships, tugs, docks, and the skyline from the water.

“It was eonderful,especially the toue guide made it great playing music nd sharing information about the harbor Nd various catgo ships”

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Durban: 1-Hour Boat Cruise from Wilson's Wharf - Where you meet, and how to actually find the boat
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Durban: 1-Hour Boat Cruise from Wilson’s Wharf

2.1-Hour Boat Cruise from Wilson’s Wharf

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 496 reviews · 1 hour · from $11

1-hour Durban boat cruise from Wilson’s Wharf, see working ships, Durban beachfront and skyline, with live multilingual commentary.

“The personality of our captain. We loved that guy. He was so transparent, full of live, good vibe and good communication skills.. Definitely loved the cruise”

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Durban Point Waterfront: Luxury Canal Boat Cruise - Durban Point canals in 30 minutes, what the route feels like
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Durban Point Waterfront: Luxury Canal Boat Cruise

Durban: Gondola Ride - Finding Zulumoon Gondolas on Point, Durban (and what to expect on arrival)
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Durban: Gondola Ride

5.Gondola Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 159 reviews · 30 min · from $12

Glide through Durban’s Point Waterfront Canal on a 30-minute gondola ride with friendly live guides, great views, and optional day or night vibes.

“This was the most beautiful activity we’ve ever had in Durban. Talent is one of your best staff member. He was very kind and very friendly which made the Gondola ride even more exciting.”

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Luxury Canal Boat Cruise - Fun Things Durban Ushaka - Fish Spotting, Stories, and the Photo-Friendly Touch
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Luxury Canal Boat Cruise – Fun Things Durban Ushaka

7.Luxury Canal Boat Cruise – Fun Things Durban Ushaka

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 125 reviews · from $8

Luxury 30-minute pontoon cruise from Ushaka in Durban. Small 12-person group, skipper stories, fish spotting, and helpful photo stops.

“The ride was so beautiful. Troy(the boat driver) made our experience very pleasant.He was very kind and engaging,constantly making sure we were comfortable and getting the most out of the experience. He took the best photos of us.”

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Half Day Safari Tour from Durban - Price and Value: Is $171.96 a Good Deal?
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Half Day Safari Tour from Durban

8.Half Day Safari Tour from Durban

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $171

Half-day safari from Durban to Natal Lion Park and Tala Reserve. See lions, elephants, rhinos and more with hotel pickup and tickets.

“This was a wonderful half-day trip. The river and guide, Fortune, picked me up at my hotel, which was super convenient. He was very nice and knowledgeable. During the tour we saw lions, giraffes, wildebeest, warthogs, hippos, ostriches, rhinRead more”

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Culture Walking Tour of Durban - Price and value: what $63.26 really buys you in Durban
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Culture Walking Tour of Durban

9.Culture Walking Tour of Durban

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $63Top rated

Durban culture walking tour with a local guide, market shopping at Victoria Street Market, local minibus rides, and bunny chow by the sea.

“We really enjoyed the tour. Johnny was very friendly and knows things about the city that are not on the Internet. He is an authentic durban citizen. He showed us the way of life of the city from a totally new perspective for us. If you like to experience the culture and life of Durban, this tour is a must.”

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Sani Pass & Lesotho 4x4 Experience Day Tour from Durban - Lesotho arrival and the village stop: huts, livestock, and real conversation
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Sani Pass & Lesotho 4×4 Experience Day Tour from Durban

10.Sani Pass & Lesotho 4×4 Experience Day Tour from Durban

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $224

Drive a 4x4 up Sani Pass from Durban into Lesotho, meet Basotho families, and stop at Africa's highest pub.

“I had an excellent day which happened to be my birthday driven by a very skilled and kind Thami. From being picked up from the hotel, comfortable trail truck and the majestic views, my experience exceeded my expectations . I would recommend this experience to everyone, you will not be disappointed.”

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Durban: City Sightseeing and Walking Tour - Hotel pickup and the route that makes sense
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Durban: City Sightseeing and Walking Tour

11.City Sightseeing and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 98 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Durban city tour with hotel pickup, Botanical Gardens, Golden Mile, Kwa-Muhle Apartheid Museum, and harbor sights in 4 hours.

“The tour was great, thanks to my guide Freddy. Extremely knowledgeable and knows a lot about the city. He was engaging and professional. Made Durban’s history and culture come alive and ensured I had a memorable experience. Highly recommended!”

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From Durban: Sani Pass and Lesotho by 4WD Vehicle - Sani Pass 4WD driving: zig-zags, cliffs, and the border line that changes everything
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From Durban: Sani Pass and Lesotho by 4WD Vehicle

12.Sani Pass and Lesotho by 4WD Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · 12 hours · from $242

A full-day 4WD drive from Durban to Lesotho via Sani Pass, with a Pietermaritzburg stop, border crossing, and Basotho village visit.

“Everything was perfect, Thami is a very friendly and well informed guide. I recommend this Trip 100% even if you do it solo. Lesotho is a unique place that one should not skip while being in South Africa.”

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Durban: Top 10 City Sights and Walking Tour - Starting at Gandhi’s House in Inanda Township
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Durban: Top 10 City Sights and Walking Tour

14.Top 10 City Sights and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 69 reviews · 6 hours · from $99

Durban half-day with Gandhi's House, markets, botanic gardens, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Juma Masjid, and Ushaka Marine World, $99.

“Had an amazing time seeing places in Durban we had never experienced before, even some places we thought we new, became properly unveiled. Learning about Mahatma Ghandi, Langalibalele Dube, and Shembe, amongst others, increased our knowledge”

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Hluhluwe Imfolozi Big 5 Reserve day Safari from Durban - Durban Big 5 Safari: The Drive, the Timing, and Why It Works
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Hluhluwe Imfolozi Big 5 Reserve day Safari from Durban

15.Hluhluwe Imfolozi Big 5 Reserve day Safari from Durban

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $210

Durban Big 5 safari to Hluhluwe Imfolozi Reserve with early pickup, park fees included, and a guided drive for the best possible wildlife sightings.

“My Fiancé and I had an amazing time on our day trip. Sibo (our guide) was incredibly knowledgeable and was simple brilliant company. We saw all of the 5 bar 1 (the leopard) but we saw loads of other animals and we honestly cannot wait to book again. Will def recommend. Thanks again Sibo. Your a gem!”

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