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Durban from Within : An Immersive City Tour provided by Wild Routes Africa

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Durban from Within : An Immersive City Tour

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Durban from Within : An Immersive City Tour
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By Wild Routes Africa
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Duration:
8h
Hotel pickup offered
Group size:
8
Stroller accessible
Ticket type:
Mobile
Free cancellation
  • Duration:
    8h
  • Hotel pickup offered
  • Group size:
    8
  • Stroller accessible
  • Ticket type:
    Mobile
  • Free cancellation
About
Start the day strolling through Africa’s oldest surviving Botanical Gardens with our passionate horticulturalist tapping into its history and unique collection. Unlock the trendy suburb of Glenwood with artist Mooki Lion and track down the public portfolios of local street artists. Time to meet Mama Nkosi otherwise known as the dancing curator of one of the largest collections of traditional art as she reveals indigenous beliefs and tribal culture. Tuck into lunch (own cost) and sample the popular flavours of Durban — ever tried a bunny chow? With your energy levels restored, enter into the beating heart of the city — Victoria Street Market — and meet local merchants as they peddle their wares. Drive through the city centre as your guide brings it to life with historical anecdotes and an encyclopaedia of knowledge. Moses Mabhida Stadium isn’t just great to look at, it’s also terrific to jump off (own cost). Finish the day at Station Drive Precinct for an artisan gelato tasting.
Know before you go
  • Duration: 8h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
English
What to expect
Know before you go
  • Duration: 8h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Available languages
English
Cancellation policy
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
What to expect
Need help booking?
Call the number below and use the product code: 224192P4
Important information
Inclusions
  • Bottled water
  • Artisan Gelato Tasting
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entry/Admission - Phansi Museum
Exclusions
  • Lunch
Duration
8h
Departure details
  • Traveller pickup is offered.
  • Please ensure that you are ready at your hotel or guesthouse lobby/reception 15 minutes prior to pick up time. Pick up times may change slightly depending on the pick up locations of other guests. For airport pick ups, we will have a welcome board with your name on it and you will meet your guide at arrivals.
  • Airports:
  • King Shaka Intl Airport, Durban South Africa
  • Ports:
  • Port of Durban - Durban Harbour
  • Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Additional information
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers
Inclusions
  • Bottled water
  • Artisan Gelato Tasting
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entry/Admission - Phansi Museum
Exclusions
  • Lunch
Departure details
  • Traveller pickup is offered.
  • Please ensure that you are ready at your hotel or guesthouse lobby/reception 15 minutes prior to pick up time. Pick up times may change slightly depending on the pick up locations of other guests. For airport pick ups, we will have a welcome board with your name on it and you will meet your guide at arrivals.
  • Airports:
  • King Shaka Intl Airport, Durban South Africa
  • Ports:
  • Port of Durban - Durban Harbour
  • Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Duration
8h
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point
Additional information
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers
Itinerary
  • You'll get picked up
    See Important Information for details
  • 1
    Durban Botanic Gardens
    Stop: 45 minutes
    See details
  • 2
    Glenwood
    Stop: 45 minutes
    See details
  • 3
    Phansi Museum
    Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included
    See details
  • 4
    The Kwazulu Natal Society of the Arts
    Stop: 30 minutes
    See details
  • 5
    Canecutters Restaurant
    Stop: 60 minutes
    See details
  • 6
    Markets of Warwick
    Stop: 60 minutes
    See details
  • 7
    Durban
    Stop: 45 minutes
    See details
  • 8
    Momenti Gelato
    Stop: 30 minutes
    See details
  • You'll return to the starting point
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Nik-n-Dusty
Austin, TX49 contributions
Felt like we were experiencing Durban with old friends!
Nov. 2019
From the moment we met in the hotel lobby, we just clicked! Justin and Thabo are fantastic people and we had a wonderful day with them. And the people we met along the way were just as lovely. We explored the street art scene with Mook and it was absolutely fascinating. We really did feel like we were spending the day with old friends. And it didn't feel like a typical sightseeing excursion. It truly felt like local friends, passionate about their town, showing us around. And we loved every minute of it. From taking the plunge at the Big Rush, to checking out the market, to a bunny chow lunch, to rounding it all out with gin AND gelato tastings, it was a great way to spend the day and see Durban. Highly recommend!
Written 30 December 2019
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By: Wild Routes Africa
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Marianniiick
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Perfect day looking for the Big Five with great Team
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One Day Safari, not to be missed
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Local secrets
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Special All Day Safari Tour out of Richads Bay on 1-1-2020
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CosmoTraveler123
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Sani Pass Day Tour from Durban
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ibaol
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Excellent One Day Safari
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mshahar
mshahar
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Would give more stars if that option was available... !!!
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Andrew B
Andrew B
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First class trip to the Battlefields
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bel_nmar_al2017
bel_nmar_al2017
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Amazing! 🤩
We spent an amazing safari day with Justin and Nicholas. The experience is completely worthy with the right compan…
Cosmopolitan781745
Cosmopolitan781745
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Outstanding Day trip!
Both Justin and David where truly exceptional when it came to looking after us on our day trip to Hluhluwe park and…
matthewsills
matthewsills
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Amazing safari experience
We went on a one night safari tour with Justin. At very short notice, Justin tailored the one night safari to perfe…
Andrew S
Andrew S
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Exactly what we were looking for
From start to finish the trip put together by Justin was exactly what we wanted. Early in the planning process we …
DAFR123
DAFR123
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Caring company & great peope
We had arranged 3 transfers using Wild Routes. There was a hiccup on the first and Wild Routes did everything nece…
martacsoult
martacsoult
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Passionate people with a lot to tell about South Africa
From the very beginning Justin was supper attentive and helpful when planning the activities I was interested in do…
ST7515
ST7515
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The best, in every way.
I reached Wild Routes to book a transfer from King Shaka airport to Himeville. I was expecting a regular transfer s…
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