Green Route, Africa's foremost Destination Management Company, creating extraordinary experiences into six countries.
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P O Box 12999, Mowbray, 7705 Head Office:
170 Lower Main Road,
Observatory, Cape Town,
South Africa www.greenroute.co.za
Durban is situated on the East Coast of South Africa and boasts a warm subtropical climate, lush forests, rolling hills, pristine beaches and the warm Indian Ocean. This sophisticated yet relaxed city is affectionately known as South Africa’s playground.
Top 10 Reasons to visit Durban:
Attend world-class conferences and exhibitions at Durban’s International Convention Centre
Come face to face with majestic ocean creatures at uShaka Marine World, Africa’s largest marine theme park, comprising of five distinct areas known as Treasure World, Sea World and Dolphin World, Beach World and Wet ‘n Wild World
Find local curios and crafts at the Grey Street and the Warwick Triangle markets
Shop till you drop at Gateway Shopping Centre, Africa’s largest shopping complex, comprising of 280 stores
Surfs up! Durban’s beaches boast some of the best waves in the world. Durban also hosts the Mr Price Pro, an annual surf competition, where professional surfers from all over the world, come to compete in this ASP world circuit event
Enjoy the classic sounds of the Kwazulu Natal’s Philharmonic Orchestra at the 'Music by the Lake' evenings held in Durban’s Botanical Gardens
Take a day trip to the two world heritage sites, the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park and the Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
Enjoy the spicy local cuisine! Durban’s hot curries are world famous
Run the Comrades, the world’s oldest and largest ultramarathon, a 87 km (56 miles) run between Durban and the nearby city of Pietermaritzburg
Experience the thrill and glamour of South Africa’s top horse racing event, the Durban July. Each year South Africa’s best thoroughbreds compete for the R2 million grand prize!
