Do:

• The quality of water from is taps is very good, so do not waste money buying bottled water.
• Eat some traditional South African barbecue, also known as a braai.
• Durban also has talented craftspeople whose items can be found at roadside stalls, small boutiques and markets across the city. Instead of spending your cash at the malls, check out some local handiwork.
• Malaria is quite common in the city, so keep some mosquito repellent and also some anti-malaria medication on you at all times.
• Keep all your valuables safe as pickpocketing is quite common.

Don’t:

• Do not feed the monkeys on the road.
• The crime rate in Durban is quite high, so do not wander off the path and do not go alone to deserted places.
• Always keep the doors and windows of your car locked and do not keep any valuables out in the open so that outsiders can see them in your car. You might get targeted by carjackers.
• Always keep notes of 100 R with you rather than 200 R as it is often difficult for shopkeepers to find change.
• Do not give more to beggars, it encourages them to get aggressive and demand more money.

After all the sightseeing, it's time to party! Durban's night life won't let you down.

• A romantic boat trip over the water under the stars on the Durban Point Waterfront with the Zulumoon Gondolas.
• With the pleasant winds and a sky full of stars, enjoy a walk at the Golden Mind, a serene sight which should not be missed.
• Visit the Cape To Cairo Nightclub, which has over 6 dance floors and 8 DJ's. Each dance floor has a different theme.
• Enjoy Joe Cool’s Nightclub, which is one of South Africa’s most famous beach bars where a cosmopolitan mix of tanned, beautiful people in the latest fashions can be seen. ( Operating hrs: 8 am to 4 am)
• You can witness all the posh and high-end parties at Absolute Florida. This location on Florida Rd, Windermere is quite unlike any other dance club you will see.
• Tiger - Tiger: As the name suggests, this club is for all the party animals out there. The DJs and different themes every day make it a great place to chill out!

Durban Botanical Gardens is one of the oldest botanical gardens in South Africa. Take a walk down Palm Avenue and check out some palm trees that are over 100 years old. You can spend your time simply walking around, enjoying the beauty of nature. If you are visiting in the month of September, don't miss out on the annual indigenous plant fair!

• uShaka Marine World, the largest marine life center in Africa, has a large aquarium that takes you on a marine adventure where you can see some fish, dolphin shows, penguin presentations, and seal shows. Don't miss the Rocky Reef Feed, the Open Ocean Feed, the Large Shark Feed, the Turtle Lagoon Feed, the Reef Predator Feed, and the Snorkel Lagoon Feed. The place also has a huge waterpark called Wet n' Wild.
• Durban’s Umgeni River Bird Park houses over 220 species with more than 800 birds, some of which are unique to Africa. The Free-Flight Bird Show is a must watch. This show runs twice a day from Tuesday to Sunday.
• The Golden Mile (approximately four miles/six kilometers) is a highlight of Durban. The stretch of beach and shops run from uShaka Beach to the Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World. 

• Go for a road trip to Sani Pass, which leads to the South African border.
• Visit Isandlwana Battlefield and pay a tribute to soldiers who lost their lives in the 1879 war.
• Attend the indigenous plant fair at Durban Botanical Gardens, which is held in September.
• Explore the wildlife at the Hluhluwe Game Reserve, which has been an attraction for travelers for more than 100 years!
• If you're an adrenaline junkie, you can also ride the Big Rush Big Swing at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
• Go shopping at Victoria Street Market and witness over 150 lively retail and wholesale vendors. Kitchen utensils, pots, luggage, clothes, wholesale products - they've got it all.
• Board the "1,000 Hills Choo Choo" that departs from the town of Kloof.
• Visit the Catholic monastery where you can eat exotic crocodile steaks, watch a Zulu ceremony or take tea in the lush tropical garden.
• Go zipping down a water slide at the Wet N’ Wild park, or experience marine life from a viewing platform at Sea World or the uShaka Marine World.
• Enjoy the sun-bathing and swimming at the Durban Golden Mile.

• The beads and woodwork at the gardens on Snell Promenade are definitely something that will bring back beautiful memories of the trip whenever you see them.
• As soon as you enter the Victoria Street market, the aromas of the spices will play a charm on you and make it difficult for you to leave. These can make great souveniers!
• The harbor-front Bat Centre offers an array of lively shops selling high-quality locally produced crafts alongside South African music and books, so gifts from this area would be perfect!
• Check out some beautiful Ardmore ceramic art, which you can bring back to decorate your house.
• Amarula liqueur is known as the best South African drink, so you can try this out!