Situated next to the Indian Ocean and the south of Natal Province, Durban experiences subtropical maritime climate like Taiwan. Durban is warm and humid all year round and it is the third most populous city in South Africa.
In addition, it is the busiest port in the country with close to 60% of goods leaving South Africa through it. In March 1993, the domestic Louis Botha Airport in Durban completed its expansion and upgraded into an international airport gateway to make the city even more accessible via various means of transportation. The most distinctive feature of Durban is the large Indian Community. In fact, Durban has the second highest concentration of Indian people in the world after India. If you are visiting Durban for the first time, you might mistake the place for India.
 

Due to its pleasant climate and ideal geographical location, all sorts of waters activities such as yachting, surfing, swimming and so forth, are popular in Durban. There is no other place that is more suited for these water activities in South Africa, and this earned Durban the nickname of "South Africa's Miami". Not only that, Durban is also known as a "garden city" because of its luscious greenery and trees. Downtown Durban is littered with numerous skyscrapers of unique designs and vibrant colors. In contrast, residential housing in the suburbs are elegant houses with white walls and red tiled roofs amidst the green trees to paint a picturesque view. Renowned architecture in the city include the Durban City Hall (the designs of which drew inspiration from the Edwardian styled City Hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland), the authentic Indian styled Market and the hilltop campus of University of Natal's medical school in the suburbs. The Marine Parade in Durban lies along the coastal lines of Indian Ocean and features the most luxurious resort hotels that Durban has to offer. Heading down the beach, one will see the bustling marine bay area, a yacht dock, the uShaka Marine World, an amusement park, an outdoor cafe, pub and restaurants. One may also see Zulu women peddling their fascinating crafts by the roadside, joined by the colorful Zulu Rickshaw pullers. The city is home to numerous modern office buildings, theatres, commercial centers along with ancient mosques and temples. Certain Asian holidays are celebrated here and one can even find traditional Asian market in Durban. Places such as the Golden Mile, the Indian Market, the Zulu village and so forth are the most popular tourist spots in Durban, making the city one of South Africa's most eminent holiday resorts.

The residential areas of Durban are mainly scattered to the northwest of downtown. Kloof is the most well known suburb for the upper class and every house you find in this area is luxurious and costly. The suburb also has the city's finest golf course and it is popular spot of recreational entertainment for the well-to-dos residing in the area. The Valley of A Thousand Hills, located northwest of Durban, is situated in the designated Zulu reserve. The environment that local Zulus live in is within proximity to a mountainous region of various hills with a view that is simply unforgettable.
The Valley of 1000 Hills is located approximately 70 km away from the suburbs of Durban. The place got its name from the Zulus due to its irregular landform. Tourist can proceed to the Assagay crocodile park or Zulu Village from here.

The uShaka Marine World is located on Marine Parade in Durban. The venue is the fifth largest aquarium that houses pan-Indian Ocean underwater creatures and offers performances by dolphins, seals and penguins on a daily basis. Apart from learning more about different oceanic ecologies here, visitors can also enjoy various shows or get the chance to feed the fish at designated times.