A Day in Durban, South Africa

📍 On Sunday, January 28, 2024, at around 7 a.m., our cruise ship slowly approached Durban amid strong winds and waves. A pilot was airlifted by helicopter to guide us in, and by 9 a.m., we had docked at Durban Port. A lively local dance team welcomed us with energetic, spirited performances.🌊🌊 📍 By 9:40 a.m., we had cleared customs and boarded a tour bus to begin our day of exploration. Durban, located in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province, is known as eThekwini in Zulu, meaning "at the harbor." With a population of 3 million, it’s often called "Africa’s Best Managed City" and is a renowned "International Convention Capital." As our bus entered the city, we passed by landmarks like: 📍 Vasco da Gama Clock 📍 King Dinuzulu Statue 📍 The grand Durban Club and Yacht Club We then strolled through the Victoria Street Market, filled with local spices and an array of souvenirs. Next, we drove past: Cato Square 📍 Durban City Hall (over a century old) 📍 Local History Museum and Post Office and Durban Art Gallery 📍 Old Revenue Building and Reserve Bank 📍 At Currie Road Viewpoint, a small hilltop, we stopped to take photos and admire panoramic city views. Later, we wandered leisurely through the Durban Botanic Gardens, marveling at exotic local flora. A photo stop at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium followed.🌄✨ Finally, our bus whisked us past golden beaches, lush palm trees, and the deep blue ocean… before we returned to the port.⛺️ #Durban #SouthAfrica #TravelDiaries #CruiseAdventures