Located in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban is the third largest city in South Africa in the number of inhabitants (2.7 million are in the city and 4 million in the metropolitan area), just behind Johannesburg and Cape Town. Owner of the largest South African port (Durban Harbor), is one of the trendiest beach destinations in Africa.
The waves of the region are considered to be almost perfect and attract a haven for surfers who want to enjoy the crystal clear waters (and much warmer!) Indian Ocean. To help, the weather is great: the sun shines there almost all year round and the temperature average varies between 19 ° C and 25 ° C.
Golden Mile is a two favorite points for practitioners of the sport, but also for tourists, families and fishermen. There, there is a mix of natural beauty and modern resorts along six kilometers of waterfront. Evenings by there are super excited! In this regard, Golden Mile competes with Florida Road, partying street that also brings together a number of pubs and nightclubs. Fortunately, there are many options for those who want to have fun. During an exchange in the city of Durban, you will surely attend these regions!
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Durban: South Africa to face India!
Inside the Victoria Street Market, at the corner of Queen and Russell streets, Indians spread over 170 stands selling everything: spices, teas, meats, fish, saris, fabrics, decorative objects. We are still in Durban, but talk of the town is talking about India. India? Let me explain: this is the largest Indian city in the world outside the territory of India with 1 million descendants - even seems some branch of Bombay or New Delhi. The influences are everywhere: in trade, gastronomy, architecture, language. And it is this mix that makes Durban a place even more special.
To explain this phenomenon, we must go back in history: the first half of the 19th century there was a wave of immigration to the growth of sugarcane plantations, which required more hand labor. The settlers, who already controlled part of the country, were to seek the solution in India, another British colony. Hindus never returned home.
Mahatma Gandhi was a distinguished resident of the city of Durban for 21 years. Initially, in 1893, his idea was to work as a lawyer in Durban. It was in Inanda suburb, 27 km from the center, who developed his philosophy of passive resistance against the injustices of the world. Today, the replica of your home - Phoenix Settlement - can be visited and houses photos and documents. The original residence was destroyed in 1985 by the apartheid defenders.
Also in Inanda, visitors can meet the Ohlange Institut, school made famous because of a classical picture in which Nelson Mandela casts his vote in the ballot box during the first post-apartheid presidential election.
The Temple of Understanding, the largest Hare Krishna temple in Africa, is one of the strongest symbols of Hindu culture in the country and is located in Chatsworth suburb. Its interior is decorated with bronze, crystal and huge panels that recount the history of religion passes. In the basement there is a vegetarian restaurant that serves Indian specialties. Worth the experience!
still speaking of cultural attractions, be sure to visit the Kwa Muhle Museum, in the city center. The main theme is racial segregation. Gathers newspaper covers of the apartheid era, documents, explanatory panels and profiles of personalities connected to Durban. Nearby is the Durban Art Gallery, gallery first to recognize as legitimate African art in 1970. In it, visitors find art exhibitions in ceramics, sculptures, paintings and embroidery.
The Killie Campbell Africana Museum, located in Berea, older area and noble of Durban, was the residence and a baron of sugar. Currently, the mansion houses paintings painted in oil, exotic furniture of the time, collection of embroidery and utensils, weapons, masks and African musical instruments. In the same district, the Botanic Garden is: one of the oldest on the continent, which often hosts musicals and cultural events.
Botanic Garden
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