Forum: Durban

The Indian Ocean is swallowing multi-million-rand seafront homes on Natal's North Coast as unusually high waves batter parts of the shoreline. Large chunks of 6 luxury homes in La Lucia have fallen into the sea. One of them belongs to TV preacher Ray McCauley, whose entire garden was washed...

Hi, When I've been on holiday to Durban I normally stay in Ballito. I've heard though that town is the best place to stay - can anyone give me some first hand advice on the different areas of Durban with regards to proximity to activities and budget? Thanks in advance

Can you tell me about all the main activities in Durban like sports, site seeing, eateries and more???:rolleyes:

Millers Genuine Draft - BIG BASH BALLITO New Years Eve 2008 Start: 31 Dec 2007 End: 01 Jan 2008 Time: 15h00 till late/early Venue: Boston Action Bar New Years Eve is almost upon us once again and RK Events, in association with Millers Genuine Draft, Play Energy Drink and Ballito.net...

Hello everybody I always wanted to learn horseriding but as being a city-folk never did it so far. Does anyone know a good place to learn horseriding at Drakensbergen or in the nothern provinces? Something like a horsefarm in the bushbush where we could stay for a couple of days? Thx.

Very bad experience with Scuba Addicts Diving Adventures during the 2009 Sardin Run in Port St Johns. Due to bad weather conditions, we could not launch to sea during our first 5 days out of 6. In Port St Johns, there is no alternative to bad weather and waves are blocking the entrance of the river...

Hello.. Me and other two Italian students are trying to experiment the six degrees theory. So if you could answer this two questions you'll make us happy :D Durban, South Africa 1. I am staying at the Suncoast Hotel & Towers. If I decided to take a taxi and to go to the Greyville Race Course,...

Hi If anyone is looking for great accommodation, that is central and reasonable, then Wishingwell Lodge might just be for you. Wishingwell Lodge is a grand, huge thatched house in Westville, Durban, recently converted into a bed and breakfast. The house is nestled in a magnificent and serene...

I recently took my family to Cathedral peak in the Northern Drakensberg, we stayed at the KZN Wildlifes Didima Camp. Didima Camp offers quality accommodation at reasonable prices. We spent 3 days in Ukhahlamba- Drakensberg Park, this place is spectacular and well worth a visit. There are...

We are visiting Durban in the height summer, mid-Dec to mid-Jan. We will be based in Durban, and will be visiting The Kruger National Park, Drakensburg and Eastern Transvaal. What sunscreen factor do you advise for my family, we have fairly pale skins? When I visited the Seychelles close...

As my user name suggests I am visiting South Africa for the first time, which will be in July to work at a community project, Quarry Heights, near Durban. Can anyone give me any hints and tips for first time visitors?

Hi everyone I am so desperate!!!!! My best friend is getting married on the 23rd of February 2008 at Palm Dunes close to Ballito on the beach. Her biggest dream is to arrive with a horse to the ceremony. We have been trying to organise a horse since last year September and no luck.Please if any...