Durban: all 20 tours and excursions for your cruise

Located in the private Tornybush Private Nature Reserve, which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park, Siviti Timbavati Plains Lodge offers a secluded and luxurious safari experience in one of South Africa’s premier wildlife destinations. The reserve is home to the iconic Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino - as well as cheetah, wild dog, hyena, giraffe, zebra, and over 350 bird species. This overnight Overland Experience offers immersive game drives and a luxurious...

Overland Experience: Tswalu Kalahari – Safari of the Spirit Journey to the remote and soul-stirring landscapes of the southern Kalahari for an immersive safari at Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa’s largest private wildlife sanctuary. This exclusive Overland Experience offers four days of intimate wildlife encounters, ecological discovery, and elevated hospitality at Tarkuni Homestead - a secluded luxury retreat set at the foot of the Korannaberg mountains.Tswalu is more than...

A stay at Shamwari Private Game Reserve is one that remains with you forever. Due to its location in the heart of the Eastern Cape, the reserve offers abundant wildlife, fauna and flora exclusive to the area, alongside with a five-star luxury adventure with unfforgettable wildlife encounters. Shamwari is seen as the most prestigious wildlife reserves in the greater Addo area and has been host to Hollywood movie star, prime minister and presidents. It has the added advantage of being Malaria...

Explore Durban at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights with your driver and English-speaking driver/guide. Depart the pier in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival...

Explore Durban at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights with an English-speaking driver/guide. Depart the pier in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port....

Explore Durban at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights with your driver and your English-speaking driver/guide. Depart the pier in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival...

Explore Durban at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights with an English-speaking driver/guide. Depart the pier in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port....

Experience the 253-hectare Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve, replete with abundant flora and fauna, on this half-day active tour. Stainbank Nature ReserveEmbark from the pier for a short drive to the Stainbank Nature Reserve to begin your two and a half-hour guided hike through the beautiful reserve. Hike through the gorgeous grasslands and coastal forests of yellowwood tree, South Africa's national tree. The reserve, bequested by Kenneth Stainbank, is regarded as one of the finest coastal...

Ardmore Ceramic Art Studio Depart the quayside and drive via Pietermaritzburg to Caversham Road, Lidgetton, where get to visit Ardmore Ceramic Art Studio. Meet the artists as you view the process of throwing clay, sculpting, painting and finally firing of these unique pieces. The story of Ardmore began in 1985 when Fèe Halsted-Berning lived on the farm Ardmore, in the Champagne Valley under the shadow of the Drakensberg Mountains. Her passion for ceramic art had been honed during her five...

This tour showcases the endemic and richly layered Indian influence in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Indian cuisine, religion and lifestyle are colourfully evident in stores, events, restaurants and cultural institutions. This unique experience aims to highlight the significant contributions of Indians in our country. During this full day orientation tour, your story telling tour guide will take you to the following sites. Victoria Street Market As you step out of the vehicle, your...

After departing the quayside, follow the palm tree-lined Victoria Embankment towards the city centre. Pass by the Juma Mosque, which is reputedly the largest in the Southern Hemisphere and is famous for its massive golden dome and turrets. Continue past the Old Market Square, representing the City Hall in Belfast and serves as Durban's municipal offices. Glimpse the Natural History Museum and Post Office before continuing past the Old Inland Revenue Building and Reserve Bank. Stop briefly at Currie...

Transfer from the quayside to the helipad at Virginia Airport for your sunset flight. Scenic Heli Flight with Aperitif on Mountain Top After your safety briefing, depart on this magical flight which starts with an adrenaline-filled low-level helicopter trip up the Umgeni River Valley to pop up over the Inanda Dam wall and climb up past Top's Needle to the Valley of a Thousand Hills. Enjoy canapes, drinks and sparkling wine, in real style on top of the plateau...

Experience a traditional Zulu welcome ceremony, an introduction that sets the tone for your cultural immersion. Local elders and community members may share blessings, stories, and rituals that signify the importance of visitors in Zulu culture. Embark on a guided tour of the village led by knowledgeable locals. The guide will provide insights into the history, customs, and daily life of the Zulu people. Explore traditional Zulu huts, learn about the significance of architecture, and gain a deeper...

Hidden in the KwaZulu-Natal hills is the wildlife conservancy of Tala Private Game Reserve, an area of indigenous acacia thornveld, open grassland and sensitive wetland that provides an exceptional environment in which to game and bird watch. Depart Durban quayside and drive towards Tala Private Game Reserve for an open vehicle drive to see the incredible wildlife living here. Tala is the reserve to visit out of Durban, providing visitors with superb game viewing experiences in open game vehicles...

Experience the 253-hectare Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve, replete with abundant flora and fauna, on this half-day adventure. The reserve, bequested by Kenneth Stainbank, is regarded as one of the finest coastal / riverine forest and bush clump / grassland mosaic areas remaining in the greater Durban area. Embark from the pier for a short drive to the Stainbank Nature Reserve to begin your two-hour guided walk through the beautiful reserve. Hike through the gorgeous grasslands...

Hidden in the KwaZulu-Natal hills is the wildlife conservancy of Tala Private Game Reserve, an area of indigenous acacia thornveld, open grassland and sensitive wetland that provides an exceptional environment in which to game and bird watch. Depart Durban quayside and drive towards Tala Private Game Reserve for an open vehicle drive to see the incredible wildlife living here. Tala is the reserve to visit out of Durban, providing visitors with superb game viewing experiences in...

Prepare to be dazzled by the aerial views over Durban, a beautiful metropolis by the sea in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province. This city is formed by not only its Africal roots but also the presence of colonial and Indian influences. Transfer from the pier to the helipad at Virginia Airport. After a safety briefing, board your Jetranger helicopter and lift off to embark on a 1-hour flight over Durban and its surround area. Your flight includes flying over the port, beachfront,...

Meet modern and olden day African tribal culture in the traditional and spectacular homeland of the Zulu on this half-day exploration of the 'Valley of a Thousand Hills'. Depart the pier aboard your coach and drive via the national road for approximately one hour towards the Phezulu Safari Park. In this geographically wondrous part of the world shaped first by the windings of the great Mgeni River, then by the culture of the Zulu tribes and finally by the coming of European man,...

Located in the KwaZulu-Natal hills is the wildlife conservancy of Tala Private Game Reserve, an area of indigenous acacia thornveld, open grassland and sensitive wetland that provides an exceptional environment in which to game and bird watch. Tala provides visitors with superb game viewing experiences in open game vehicles with highly knowledgeable and experienced rangers and a tracker who will not fail to impress you with his bush skills. At Tala the aim is to get you close to...

Diverse cultural influences from Asia, Africa, and Europe have each contributed to Durban's development and unique character. Take in the scenes of this sub-tropical city from the comfort of an air-conditioned coach during this half-day orientation. Depart the pier and begin with a drive along the palm tree-lined Victoria Embankment, passing the Vasco Da Gama Clock, the Dick King Statue, the imposing Durban Club, and the Yacht Club. Continue to the viewpoint on Currie Road for...