Durban Map, South Africa
If you feel like you need some help to find your way in your destination city, you are in the right place. This Durban Map will certainly help you to seek out the best restaurants, clubs and sights in town. You want to know what is the best place for a walk? Or what you should be watching out for during your visit? Learn more about the best things to do in the city reading our travel tips and then get around in Durban with Travelgrove's map. While searching for places, you can also check some cheap flights or deals or you can take a look at our user's galleries about the city. We hope you will find our city map of Durban useful. Enjoy your trip and come back to share your travel experience about Durban!
Durban History
The first settlers or the pioneers in the natural harbor arrived in 1824. It was believed that Henry Francis Fynn was able to forge a contract with the Zulu King. The name Durban was first used to identify this area. The name is a tribute for then Governor of Cape, Sir Benjamin D’Urban. This agreement started out strong but it eventually crumbled as locals realized the importance of the harbor. This was also due to... read moreDurban Travel Guide
The economy in Durban is now largely based on tourism as most industries have, unfortunately, relocated to other cities in South Africa. But even with all the economic changes in Durban, one thing will never be taken from them: their port. Cape Town used to be the main port of South Africa, but today, that distinction is given to Durban. Its proximity to different cities in South Africa has made the port of Durban the... read moreDurban Sightseeing
Being the major gateway to Africa, Durban has a widespread road network leading to and from any place in South Africa. For regular domestic and international flights, you can drive to Durban International Airport which is just 10 to 15 minutes away from the City. There is a world-class International Convention Centre situated in the heart of the city and has the capacity to accommodate up to 5000 people for conferences... read moreDurban Nightlife
During the day, the beach is teeming with people looking to have a place in the sun in Durban. But when nightfall comes, people go to the northernmost part of the beach to enjoy the best clubs with different types of music. read moreThings about Durban you may be interested in
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