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Durban holidays

October 2018

  • a surfer rides a summer cyclone wave at New Pier beach, Durban.

    A local's guide
    A local’s guide to Durban, South Africa: 10 top tips

    Surfers have long known about the year-round draw of Durban and now a new direct BA flight from London makes its subtropical shores more accessible

March 2016

  • Durban’s sub tropical seafront

    Alternative South Africa
    The alternative city guide to Durban, South Africa

  • Moyo, Durban, a bar and restaurant on a pier by the sea at sunset, in South Africa

    Alternative South Africa
    Instagram snapshots: Durban through the eyes of locals

February 2016

  • Aerial view of Durban beach front showing the piers extending into the sea.

    Alternative South Africa
    Been to Durban? Share your tips with GuardianWitness or #GuardianDurban

    We’re searching for the most interesting insider tips on Durban. The best will be published as part of a city guide next week

March 2015

  • three bunny chows, South Africa

    The foodie traveller
    The foodie traveller … on the bunny chow trail in Durban, South Africa

    The hollowed-out loaf filled with curry is a South African favourite, and best sampled in its oceanside home city of Durban

December 2012

  • South African girl modelling zulu headpiece

    Video breaks
    A taxi driver's tour of Durban, South Africa - video

    South Africa's third-largest city is a unique blend of Zulu, Indian and European influences. Taxi driver Moosa Kajee takes Kevin Rushby on a tour of his city, stopping at the Victoria Street market for souvenirs, a cafe serving local fast food favourite, Bunny chow, and the beachfront where he comes to chill out at the end of the day

27 February 2010

  • diving with a ragged-tooth shark.

    World Cup 2010 travel guide
    Shark tales in South Africa

  • Golden Mile Beach Durban.

    World Cup 2010 travel guide
    World Cup 2010 travel guide: Durban

  • Whale-watching off Port Elizabeth.

    World Cup 2010 travel guide
    South Africa for active types

  • Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa

    World Cup 2010 travel guide
    World Cup 2010 travel guide: Cape Town and Johannesburg's township tours

6 February 2010

  • Stopping on the Great North Road, northern Kenya

    Cape Town to Cairo – and back again

    Two families, two vehicles, five children – and 25,000 miles up and down Africa in six months

January 2010

  • Killy

    In brief

    World Cup by campervan | Killy skiwear | Winter bargains | Single parent holidays | Northern lights

December 2009

  • michelin starred dim sum canteen

    Travel news in brief

  • Trek fishermen on Durban beach

    World Cup 2010 travel guide
    Durban: World Cup insider's guide

April 2005

  • Touring the Drakensburg mountains

    Can anyone recommend a budget 3-4 day tour of the Drakensburg mountains from either Jo'burg or Durban?

May 2004

  • Low-cost flights to Cape Town and Durban

    The cost of flying to South Africa is about to drop significantly with the launch of a low-cost airline.

June 2001

  • I lost my heart in ...
    I lost my heart in... Durban

    Diran Adebayo

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