Best Durban Day Trips in 2026

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 187.75

Enjoy a half day tour focusing on KwaZulu-Natal’s diverse wildlife. Only a 50 minute drive from Durban the tour is a relaxed day tour for the Safari enthusiast who doesn't want to travel too far. Your local qualified tour guide will share their knowledge and experience, educating you about South Africa and KwaZulu-Natal. The tour has two wildlife related stops, a elephant encounter at Natal Park and Tala Private Game Reserve. The Natal Park will giving you the unforgettable chance to interact up close with the African and Asian Elephant. The last stop is Tala where we will take you around the reserve in search of wildlife. Tala has a wide variety of wildlife including Hippos, Rhino, Giraffe, Zebra etc.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 121.13

Embark on a scenic and guided full day tour of Durban’s Top 10.  An experienced and knowledgeable local guide will show you a variety of landmarks which highlight Durban’s diverse culture and history. Attractions to see include the Mahatma Gandhi's House, Umhlanga Promenade, Durban's Golden Mile beachfront, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban Botanic Gardens, Victoria Street Market, Zulu Medicine & Herb Market, City Hall, KwaMuhle Museum and Ushaka Village Walk.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 195.05

The Sani Pass Full Day Tour departs from Durban to Underberg where your 4 x 4 tour begins. At Underberg, you are transferred into a 4 x 4 vehicle and from here you go up a gravel winding pass that is higher and steeper and much tougher than any of its Southern African competitors. This Pass offers the most exceptional views in South Africa. As the altitude increases, the road becomes narrower and more treacherous. All signs of human habitation disappear as you come face to face with the vast, desolate beauty of the Drakensberg Mountains. As part of this tour, you visit a traditional Sotho village and interact with local Sotho people and learn about their culture. You also dine and drink in Africa's highest pub (own expense). This is an exceptional tour not to be missed.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 181.09

Join an 8 hour tour to the Nelson Mandela Capture Site. You also have the opportunity to see Pietermaritzburg, which is KwaZulu-Natal's capital city, the beautiful Howick Falls, Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park both situated at the Valley of a Thousand Hills.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 211.98

The tour starts off with a visit to Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu Natal. There we will stop by Pietermaritzburg's City Hall, which claims to be the largest brick building in the southern hemisphere. There we will visit the Gandhi statue also before we head towards the Drakensberg mountains. Kamberg Cave Art is a 90 minute walk and hike from the base camp. This tour is for the physically fit. • Pietermaritzberg City Hall • Drakensberg Kamberg Nature Reserve. • 90 minutes scenic walk to the sandstone cave paintings. • Guided tour of the Sandstone cave paintings of the San people. • Howick Falls. • Nelson Mandela’s Capture Site and Museum.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 199.86

Leave behind the hustle and bustle of the city and journey into the gently rolling countryside of the Kwa Zulu Natal Midlands. Enjoy a closed game drive through the Natal park .The park is home to African Elephant, Asian Elephant, Impala, Nyala, Grey Duiker, Porcupine, Bush Pig, Kudu, Vervet Monkey, Bush Babies, Then we continue to one of our best kept secrets, Tala Game Reserve! Tala, a privately owned wildlife conservancy, has a charm all its own; teaming with bird life, magnificent ’Plains Game’ such as eland, giraffe, kudu, zebra and a family of Hippos, which are extremely rare in this area! Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the valley of 1000 hills . Zulu culture and reptile before returning to Durban .in afternoon

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 178.67

Today is all about context, immersion and relevance. We will start where all things should, at the beginning. Meet the dancing curator of Phansi Museum who will introduce you to a vast collection of indigenous art and crafts before sampling Pan African Cuisine. Time to head to Isithumba — a living Zulu cultural village. A local resident will help you to explore the village on foot as you begin to understand a different way of life. If the ancestors are kind you may even meet the village chief or the local spiritual healer for an immersive exchange. The Markets of Warwick are our final stop. This curious quarter represents the beating heart of indigenous culture. Meet the Lime and Imphepho Gogos (female elders) and watch them create their goods before you witness the culture shock that is Muthi Bridge or as we like to call it — “Sangoma Central”. Unlock this mysterious place and get a feel for where the culture is heading.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 202.89

Without a doubt the Sani Pass is one of the most spectacular and scenic mountain passes in Africa.  This tour is a must if you are travelling to Kwa-Zulu Natal.  The Pass winds steeply through the summit of the Drakensberg and through the Lesotho border post.  Many adventurous travellers from across the world include this on their itineraries in order to traverse the breathtaking natural scenery this precarious mountain has to offer.  The guided tour does not require any physical fitness and therefore encourages people of all ages.  You will collected at 6:00 from your accommodation in Durban and return at approximately 18:00 depending on weather and traffic. The tour packs a big punch with unforgettable views.  You will leave having conquered the highest and most iconic pass that Southern Africa has to offer.   

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 211.92

This tour offers a Croc & Hippo Boat Cruise as well as a game drive all in the same day. On the Croc & Hippo Boat Cruise, Discover, Witness, and Observe Hippos, Nile Crocodiles, and Hundreds of bird species on our Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise while in St Lucia. This 2 hour Boat Cruise Safari gets you close up to the residents of the estuary. On the game drive, while on safari, enjoy the spectacular natural beauty of the park as you explore numerous loop roads, outcrops, and lookout points. With knowledgeable and experienced guides, discover an abundance of wildlife species in the park. Search for Africa's Big 5 game animals: lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo. Spot other animals such as waterbuck, impala, wildebeest, zebra, warthog, reedbuck, chameleon, giraffe, and hyena.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 205.32

This tour departs from Durban at 6am and returns back to Durban at 6pm. Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, formerly Hluhluwe–Umfolozi Game Reserve, is the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa. It consists of 960 km² of hilly topography 280 kilometres north of Durban in central KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and is known for its rich wildlife and conservation efforts. Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park is a beautiful game reserve. You will experience the African bush at its best. You will see the big 5 and many many more animals. You will see elephants, lions, giraffes, rhinoceros, leopards, cheetahs, kudus, and many many more. Also to be seen are many different birds, trees, the hills, and much more. You will be amazed at how beautiful this place really is.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 157.47

Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park. Here, enjoy an immersive Zulu cultural experience complete with a traditional dance performance The tour is a walking tour, lasting about 90 min (light activity). We'll get to meet the actual Chief/Headman of the village, as well as the Sangoma (traditional healer). We'll also get to walk down the river, a place of huge importance to the Zulu people, where young boys traditionally met their wives to be.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 121.13

This tour includes 3 nature reserves, Pigeon Valley Nature Reserve, Durban Botanical Gardens and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve which are 3 gems with different types of bird life and picturesque views, if you are a bird watcher and you are around Durban this is the tour for you.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 181.09

Join us for a tour to the breath taking Lake Eland situated at KwaZulu Natal's Oribi Gorge which boasts magnificent wildlife.  Oribi Gorge is as famous for its dramatic scenery as it is for its exhilarating wilderness activities. If you’re in KwaZulu-Natal and you’re not only craving adventure, but all the beautiful scenery that comes with it too, then you need to go to Oribi Gorge. Forget the Big Five, here you can push yourself to the limits with South Africa’s Wild Five.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 196.84

Forget the ocean, let’s hunt some vistas. Road trip inland towards the Maloti-Drakensberg World Heritage Site before arriving at the rich emerald Giants Castle Nature Reserve. Meet our Anthropologist, Dr Jeremy Hollmann, who’ll help you unlock this mysterious and interesting place. Dr Hollmann will guide you through the rugged terrain to the Main Caves and delve deeper into the anthropology of the SAN people. At Main Caves you will have a chance to take in the exhibit which depicts SAN/Bushman as they are thought to have looked and lived. Tuck into lunch at the Nottingham Road Brewery (own cost) before journeying along the Midlands Meander. Visit to the internationally acclaimed Ardmore Ceramics where you can expect an exhibition of creativity. Finish the day with an iconic stop at the Nelson Mandela Capture Site for a peek into South African notorious history and a bucketlist photograph.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 105.99

Start the day strolling through Africa’s oldest surviving Botanical Gardens with a passionate horticulturalist tapping into its history and their unique collection. Meet the loneliest man on planet Earth and learn about the secret to invisibility. Yes you heard right. Drop in at the vibey suburb of Umhlanga Rocks en route for a spot of lunch at the award winning street food dive, CaneCutters, and taste Durban’s Indian Heritage (own cost). Bunny Chows are their speciality. Ready for an immersive primate experience? Monkeyland KZN is the world’s second free-roaming multi-species primate sanctuary offering a range of experiences including monkey safaris where you will encounter species such as capuchin monkeys, black-and-white ruffed lemurs, buff-cheeked gibbons and black howler monkeys in their forest home. Connect with your primate friends at leisure.