Durban event weekends: what to do between sessions

Warm Indian Ocean beaches, the Golden Mile and the best curry in South Africa, with Pietermaritzburg and the Midlands inland.

Events we cover in Durban

Arriving

King Shaka International (DUR) is 35 minutes north of the city.

Where to stay

Three hotels we would book

• Budget: Garden Court South Beach
• Mid-range: Protea Hotel Umhlanga
• Splurge: The Oyster Box

Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Tours

Where to eat

• Bunny chow at Hollywood Bets Curry in bread
• Victoria Street Market Spices

With kids

• uShaka Marine World.

Rainy-day backups

• Moses Mabhida Stadium SkyCar.

Free things to do

• Golden Mile promenade.

Getting around

• Uber is the easy option; long distances to Pietermaritzburg.