Durban offers excellent urban vibes, including a mix of design, art, music, and food – peppered with fascinating cultural influences. There is a lot to experience, including magnificent mountains, Big 5 game reserves, country meanders, and loads of other top attractions nearby.
We have specially selected the ‘’must see’’ attractions for you…
Half Day Tours
Durban City Tour
Explore the buzz of the city and the diversity of cultures only found in Durban.
Kwamashu Township & Inanda Tour
Visit a local shebeen, Gandhi settlement and the Inanda Seminary.
Valley of 1000 Hills
Take in the extraordinary views of the Valley of 1000 hills and a taste of Zulu Culture.
Tala Game Reserve
Enjoy an open vehicle game drive in a private game reserve, (one-hour drive from Durban). Opportunity to view giraffe, rhino, wildebeest, ostrich, antelope, warthog, hippos and more.
Full Day Tours
Drakensberg / Sani Pass / Lesotho
Thrilling 4×4 trip up Sani Pass. Visit a Basotho village in Lesotho. Passports essential. Driving time from Durban to the bottom of the pass: ± 3 hours.
Hluhluwe Game Reserve (Big 5)
Spend the day in the Hluhluwe / Umfolozi game reserve, seeking the ‘Big 5’ (Lion / Buffalo / Elephant / Rhino / Leopard). Open game viewing vehicles & light lunch included.
Midlands Meander
Visit the Howick Falls, Nelson Mandela Captur Site, Ardmore Ceramics and Thatham Art Gallery.
Adventure Tours
Karkloof Canopy Tour
Shark Cage Diving
Tours operate with a minimum number of participants and are subject to Turners and appointed Tour operator’s terms and conditions.
The above day excursions are subject to availability at the time of booking and are subject to a minimum of two passengers. All leisure excursions will depart from The Capital Zimbali Main Reception, unless otherwise specified. Please report to your departure point not less than 15 minutes ahead of your scheduled departure time.
Important Tour Information
All tours are subject to minimum numbers being reached and are subject to cancellation fees. If minimum numbers are not achieved you will be offered an alternative tour, equal in value or you will be refunded in full.
Basic Tour Conditions for individual bookings – A separate policy applies to groups of 10 or more and is available on request.
All tours are subject to Turners Conferences (Pty) Ltd and their appointed tour operators’ terms and conditions. Once confirmed, tours will be subject to a cancellation fee if cancelled before 2 May 2024. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after 2 May 2024.
A deposit of 20% of the total tour value is required within 14 days of booking to confirm the tour reservation. The balance of the tour price must reach Turners Conferences (Pty) Ltd 45 days prior to the tour departure date. Any tours booked within 45 days of the departure date must be paid for in full immediately. The balance of the tour price must reach Turners Conferences (Pty) Ltd before 2 May 2024. Full payment is due immediately for bookings made after 2 May 2024.