Durban is an exciting city surrounded by a beautiful blue coastline with long sandy beaches, a busy harbour to the south and rolling tropical hills to the East. Durban boasts some of the most exciting activities and sights for travellers to South Africa. Explore the wonderful coastline and marine life or party all night at one of the many top hot spots that give this city a reputation for being a party city. Durban's melting pot of cultures will expose you to some of the most interesting cultures in Africa. Eat their food, learn their language and slowly but surely start conforming to the slow and relaxed beach life which is Durban.
Often referred to as South Africa's creative training grounds, Durban hosts a variety of creative flavours which it draws from the interesting cultures and chilled out atmosphere that seem to inspire design students from year to year.
 What to do in Durban on weekends
Durban Beachfront
Beautiful sandy beaches for suntanning and swimming. Waves are prefect for surfing or bodyboarding. Or throw a line in and try your hand at fishing.
Beanbag Bohemia
This Café Bar and Restaurant has strong ties with the arts, creative industries and politics. It has become home to the many interesting and trend setting people, especially SDC students.
Ushaka Marine world and Waterpark
This international quality marine world and water park provides entertainment for all ages and SDC enjoy many weekends of the year at this attraction.
Gateway Theatre of Shopping
One of the largest Shopping Malls in the country. There is everything from movies, rock-climbing, Imax theatre, wave riding, Barnyard theatre, skate park and art galleries and tons of shops and resturaunts to choose from.
Pavilion Mall
This exciting mall is located only a few kilometres from the SDC Campus.
Umhlanga
Visitors from around the world flock to the holiday resort village of Umhlanga to relax and have fun on one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world.
Nighclubs
Durban boasts some of the most hip clubs and social hangouts in SA. Students enjoy Florida rd. and clubs such as 80's, Joe Kools, Casablanca, 54 and many more.
Fact Sheet
Location: East coast of South Africa
Province: KwaZulu Natal
Area: approximately 884 square miles or 2,290 square kilometres
Population: over 3 million
Language: Zulu and English, with smaller use of Afrikaans and Sotho
Dialling codes: +27 (country); 031 (state code)
Average temperature: 27ºC / 81ºF (January); 22ºC / 72ºF (July)
Links
 Durban Tourism: http://www.durban.kzn.org.za/index.php?districthome+23
 Durban City Guide: http://durban.cityguidesa.com
 Durban, Ethekwini Municipality: http://www.durban.gov.za/durban/
 Durban Classifieds: http://durban.gumtree.co.za
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