Durban & KZN
Cool, cosmopolitan Durbs is the place to be on the KwaZulu-Natal coast. The city is defined by the long stretches of golden sand that fringe the Indian Ocean, awash with sunbathers and volleyball players throughout the year.
These are broken by the salt-washed piers of Ushaka, which come surrounded by casinos and acclaimed marine parks. And then there's Durban's serene side, popping up with the yogi ashrams – a legacy of the large Indian population – and Zen Japanese gardens
Accommodation
From the high-rise 5-star hotels that line up along the beachfronts of stylish Umhlanga to the rustic guesthouses in the deeper Durban suburbs, this sprawling cityscape has oodles of different hotel options.
Discover Experiences
Start with the luxurious resorts of the northern districts, with their sparkling outdoor lagoon pools and palm-dotted gardens. Or, go for mid-range lodges in Windermere – pretty colonial builds with parking and sunny verandas. Meanwhile, discount hotels in Durban come in the form of welcoming family homestays with private rooms. These often have small pools in their gardens, common rooms and simple, stripped-down suites for couples.
Thanda Tented Camp
The intimate tented camp consists of 15 luxury tents (twins and doubles), each with a small viewing deck and en suite bathroom.