Is 3 days enough for Durban?

Three days lets you enjoy the city and beach, take a Hluhluwe safari, and explore the Drakensberg.

What are the best things to do around Durban?

The beachfront, a Hluhluwe Big Five safari, the Drakensberg, the city market and Zulu culture are the top experiences.

How do I plan a 3-day Durban itinerary?

Spend day one on the city and beach, day two on a safari, and day three in the Drakensberg.

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Durban in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days from Durban cover city, safari and mountains. Here is how to spend three perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

1Day 1: city & beach
2Day 2: Hluhluwe safari
3Day 3: Drakensberg
4Culture

Day 1: city & beach

The Golden Mile and market.

Day 2: safari

Big Five at Hluhluwe.

Day 3: mountains

The Drakensberg range.

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Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Durban — prices per person.

Kwazulu Natal

Hluhluwe/iMfolozi Game Reserve Full Day Game Drive

Drakensberg Kamberg Rock Art & Mandela Capture Site Day Tour from Durban

Cape Town: Woodstock Street Art & Culture Tour

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park Half-day Big Five Safari Adventure

Drakensberg Mountains & Nelson Mandela Capture Site Full Day Safari

African Food and Storytelling Tour Cape Town City Centre

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park Full Day Big 5 Safari Tour

Full Day-Drakensberg-MandelaCaptureSite-HowickFalls-MidlandsMeander from Durban

3.3(11)·13 hours

from$230/ person

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Durban in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

At a glance

Day 1: city & beach

Day 2: safari

Day 3: mountains

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