As one of the most popular destinations in South Africa, Durban adventure tours are a must for anyone wanting to enjoy year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches and a vibrant culture. Durban is also a hot-spot for adventurists, with plenty of activities to suit just about every taste – from hardcore thrills such as shark diving and skydiving all the way through to the more sedate pastimes such as hot air balloon trips. Whatever floats your boat, try one of these outstanding adventure tours…
Durban Adventures
Adventures in Durban
As one of the most popular destinations in South Africa, Durban adventure tours are a must for anyone wanting to enjoy year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches and a vibrant culture. Durban is also a hot-spot for adventurists, with plenty of activities to suit just about every taste – from hardcore thrills such as shark diving and skydiving all the way through to the more sedate pastimes such as hot air balloon trips. Whatever floats your boat, try one of these outstanding adventure tours and get your thrill on!
Durban tours bring you all the fun and adventure of South Africa’s sunshine city. From the endless summery days (even in the middle of winter) to the unique and fascinating culture that blends Zulu and Indian influences almost effortlessly into a distinctly ‘Durbanite’ feel, this city is sure to offer something for everyone. Here are some of the biggest reasons to consider planning an adventure tour in Durban:
- Warm weather throughout the year, from January to December.
- World-class beaches that are ideal for swimming, surfing, water sports, scuba diving and more.
- Delicious cuisine that ranges from the popular bunny chow (half a loaf of bread stuffed with spicy curry) to samoosas and plenty of other dishes.
- Home to uShaka Marine World – one of the country’s largest and most renowned aquariums, boasting shark diving, ocean floor walks, dolphin shows and plenty of other activities and adventure options for marine enthusiasts seeking a unique thrill.
- There are plenty of things to do in Durban, from city tours to rickshaw rides along the beachfront, extreme sports, scuba diving in the warm Indian Ocean or taking in the rich culture of this vibrant city.
- After dark, the city comes alive with a number of entertainment options to enjoy, as well as a range of excellent restaurants, bars and night clubs to try for a taste of the local night life.
- Durban is also a perfect gateway for those wanting to explore the greater KwaZulu-Natal area, where plenty of fantastic adventure experiences can be found – from the spectacular Drakensberg region to the Valley of a 1000 Hills, Umhlanga Coast, Elephant Coast, Natal Midlands and many other destinations – making Durban tours perfect for those wanting to explore the province.
Durban Adventures
Acrobranch
Acrobranch in Durban. Tarzan swings, walkways, acrobungy and zip lines are some of the challenges that awaits you on an Acrobranch Adventure. Designed as the ultimate treetop experience, Acrobranch offers an obstacle course that appeals...
Aquarium Diving
An aquarium dive in Durban’s state-of-the-art uShaka Marine World is most definitely worthy of being included on the bucket list of any adrenalin junkie or just someone who would like to experience the incredible feeling of being surrounded by the remarkable animals of the underwater...
Beach Horse Rides
One of the most amazing things about towns in South Africa is that you are never far from an adventure surrounded by the most incredible natural beauty. Spend a morning on a Beach Horse Ride in Durban and you will know exactly what we are talking about! Feel the wind in your hair as you canter down...
Boat Charters
Boat charters are not the exclusive domain of the rich and famous. Feel like a celebrity when you lounge on the trampoline of a 58-foot catamaran sipping a margarita. Experience Durban as you've never seen it before. Cruise the harbour or head out into the deep sea for a memorable sailing trip with...
Boat Trips
Whether you fancy a comfortable scenic trip around Durban Bay on a luxury sailing catamaran, a fishing charter trip, or you want to head out into the waves looking at whales and dolphins, you will find a boat trip to suit your needs. Adventure, fun, scenery or just chilling, you can do it on your own,...
Canopy Tours
Canopy Tours in Durban. If you like hiking through the forest then you will love this new twist on an old favourite: tree top canopy tours are the hi-tech version of Tarzan’s vine swinging and constitute a great way of getting a bird’s eye view of the forest. Like many adventure activities, this was originally a utilitarian skill that was just so much... - Dirty Boots
Clay Pigeon Shooting
Clay Pigeon Shooting in Durban. Who doesn’t remember trying to throw a stone at a target, or bounce a pebble across water? Trying to hit a target is a basic instinct probably inbuilt from our days of having to find our own food and shooting at an inanimate object can be quite addictive....
Cycle Tours
Cycle through the city of Durban on an escorted bicycle tour. You take in various sights, learn the history of this - KwaZulu-Natal’s biggest city - and get a bit of exercise into the bargain. Cycle tours are fully guided, and funky retro cruiser bikes and all other equipment are supplied. It’s...
Deep Sea Fishing
When you are next in Durban on pleasure or business, why not take a break and head out into the Indian Ocean for some great sun-tropical deep sea fishing. Durban is a safe and easy harbour to launch from to get out to the where the big fish are. Deep sea fishing from Durban also offers some...
Gondola Rides
Durbs, as it has long been affectionately referred to in South Africa, is a swirl of colour and coolness and golden beaches.The best place to experience the rich flavours of this vibrant Indian Ocean city is to walk, run, rickshaw ride or roller-skate (or use any non-motorised form of transport you...
Gorge Swing
Doing a gorge swing feels less daunting than bungee jumping but is no less daring. In its favour, gorge swingers are secured upright in a full-body harness and are not bound by the feet ankles. A gorge swing is like a being on a giant playground swing - only you start from the top of the swing and accelerate...
Guided walking Tours
Guided walking tours in Durban: Even before the first European settlers arrived and then founded the settlement of 'Port Natal' in 1824, the Durban area had been inhabited for thousands of years. This harbour city has a colourful history with Zulu, Indian and British influence on the culture,...
Helicopter Flights
There is just no better view than the breath-taking vistas that open up before you on a helicopter Flight from The City of Durban! A helicopter flight truly is the best way to experience the Durban Coastline and the beautiful Valley of a Thousand Hills. After feeling like you could touch the sky...
Horse Riding
From romantic beach horse rides at sunset and champagne-breakfast rides to trails that meander through sugarcane fields and coastal forests, the Durban region has a wide variety of settings for enjoyable out rides. Trails range from one to a few hours long and are tailored to your skill level and experience....
Hot-Air Ballooning
Get a different perspective of Durban – a bird’s eye view! Hot-Air Ballooning is a unique adventure, where you float with in the clouds several hundred metres in the air. Your adventure begins just before first light with a cup of hot coffee, then it’s time to clamber into...
Kite Surfing
Kitesurfing is an exciting sport that sees a large power kite paired with a surfboard for an all-action wave-riding experience. Kitesurfing is an entertaining spectator sport as kitesurfers surf and jump waves. If you're keen to try kitesurfing, head to Ballito - a coastal town about 40-kilometres...
Microlight Flying
Just north of Durban lies Mvoti Airfield close to the Mvoti Ultra City. From here you can depart on scenic microlight flights, up the north coast past Ballito as far as the Tugela mouth on a nice day. For those of you who have never flown in a microlight, here is an activity that you must certainly...
Motorcycle Tours
Whether you’re a hard-core off-road biker, canyon carver or just enjoy sightseeing from a pillion, you will find a motorcycle tour to suit your preference. With its pleasant sub-tropical climate Durban is an ideal motorcycling destination. Tours cater for a broad range of biking skill from beginner...
Paragliding
For a passionate love affair with the blue skies of Durban, join our operators on a Paragliding Adventure. Start out with a tandem flight where experienced instructors will guide in some of South Africa’s best flying sites. Smooth ridge conditions and amazing views make Durban an excellent training...
Rap Jumping
Make like a Marine and run face forward down a vertical face. This is rap jumping, a sport that sees your strapped into a full-body harness for a controlled descent down a cliff, building or other man-made structures. The name 'rap jumping' is deceiving because you don't actually jump. Rather,...
River Rafting
River rafting is a classic adventure activity and there are several navigable rivers near Durban. Most operators are based on the Umkomaas River which is conveniently located between Durban and Pietermaritzburg and provides conditions for some of the best white water rafting in the country. Rising from...
Rock Climbing
If your week nights are spent climbing in the indoor climbing gym, get your hands on rock over the weekends. There are a number of high-quality sandstone faces for excellent rock climbing within 30-minutes of the city of Durban. The rock formations of the Shongweni Dam and Game Reserve make for...
Rope Course
If you’re looking for an adventure centrally located in Durban, a chance to get the kids away from their screens, a way to get the energy and adrenalin going for the whole family without actually putting their lives in danger, then this is for you. Rope courses are no longer about climbing a cargo...
Scenic Flights
For a different perspective on Durban, take a scenic flight and rise up out of the busyness of the city to see the yellow sands of the famous Golden Mile beach from above and the spectacular coastline beyond. Or leave the greys of the city-scape and head in the direction of the Valley of a 1000 hills...
Scuba Diving
As well as a fab and fun dive in uShaka Marine World, you can do a PADI dive course in Durban, learning in nice warm tropical water, or you could do a dive charter into the bay - or further south to Aliwal, or north to the coral reefs of Maputaland. Durban is a city centred around the ocean, and diving...
Segway Tours
Start off at the Moses Mabida Stadium, where you explore this KwaZulu-Natal icon before you segue into the rest of the tour and ride your Seqway out of the stadium and down to the Durban beachfront. The Segway is a strange vehicle but it’s a great way to explore Durban’s Golden Mile, taking...
Shark Cage Diving
About 100 species of shark occur off the Southern African coast, some are mysterious and illusive and seldom seen, but many of those that are seen occur around Durban’s South Coast. Durban’s warm and inviting Indian Ocean makes any sea based activity that much more attractive and Shark Cage...
Skydiving
A tandem skydive enables you to experience the exhilaration of free fall with no experience at all. Just outside Durban, you can enjoy this adrenaline-filled adventure with a qualified tandem jumpmaster who will make all the decisions while you exit the plane and enjoy your 45-second free fall. Once...
Snorkeling
Armed with only a mask, snorkel and fins, you can observe an underwater extravaganza in the tidal pools of Durban's beaches in KwaZulu-Natal. From Scottburgh to Zinkwazi, these beaches are favoured for easy access to pools at low tide, good underwater visibility and abundant sea life. The...
Swimming with Horses
Imagine riding a horse across an almost deserted beach, the sun reflecting off the shallow water and your horse's hooves flicking up water. A hot day, you stop to rest and take to the refreshing water to cool off. But you're not alone - your horse joins you for a swim in the sea. Reunion beach,...
Teambuilding
Is your team a little lacklustre at the moment? Employers, managers, coaches and parents – inject a healthy dose of inspiration, motivation and excitement into your group through a teambuilding activity. Get your most valuable asset back on track and read on to discover Durban’s excellent...
Zip Line
You won’t hear the words “Are we there yet?” from your kids when you take them on this outing into nature. Zip lining, or as we call it in South Africa, foefie slides, are similar to a flying fox. It’s a cable tour that takes you whizzing over tree canopies or gorges from platform...