On the 16th November 1860, the first of the indentured Indian laborers arrived on the shores of Durban, disembarking into their new lives and writing themselves permanently into the culture and history of Durban. These Indian laborers arrived seeking new opportunities and a better lives, they arrived with hope and Read more…
One of our popular tours (and one I love doing) is our township tour to KwaMashu township north of Durban. When I traveled around the world all those years ago I was always fascinated by the people living in different countries, how they went about their daily lives, their struggles Read more…
*edit: This post was initially written for a website which a few months ago became defunct and was shut down; the post was then published on Medium. I Am publishing here on my site was a few edits to bring it up to date in 2019. There are two animals Read more…
If you’re deciding on an African safari tour in 2019 or beyond, you should seriously consider making Durban your destination of choice. Of course you’ve all heard of Kruger National Park, but what you possibly haven’t heard (I’m going to tell you all about it now), is that both north Read more…
I recently wrote and published a blog post called “5 Reasons to Make Durban your Family Destination in 2019” (read it here). Well, after I published it on the Country and Coastal blog page, I got quite a few emails asking for more information. Durban is such a fantastic destination Read more…
Durban is perfectly placed for visitors to South Africa to enjoy unique and amazing wildlife safari experiences. Whether visiting the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Big 5 Game Reserve, or the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, or the luxurious Nambiti reserve, Durban has more to offer than anyone could imagine! Read more…
Everyday I see posts about all the wonderful places around the globe that families can visit, and they always sound so inviting and fabulous. But it got me thinking about my own home city, the city of Durban, With a rich history, vibrant people and city life, it’s not only Read more…
It’s finally coming down to the last few days before you jet off to Durban in South African and embark on an amazing experience, a wildlife safari tour to the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, and naturally you need to start thinking about what to take and what to pack. In Read more…
In my early 20’s I was given a book to read; the “Washing of the Spears” by Donald R Morris. Without wanting to be too dramatic, it changed my life. Up until I read this book, South African history was boring to me, I much preferred the history of other Read more…
Durban is becoming a popular city for visitors to travel to, especially since some airlines have decided to fly direct to Durban (or are planning to). It’s not just the city of Durban that’s popular though, or even the weather of friendly people, it’s also because Durban is within a Read more…