uShaka Marine World

4 Photos

7 Reviews | Add review

Address: 1 Bell Street, Durban
Hours: Open daily 9am - 5pm
Admission: R99

ATTRACTION Keywords:
Good for Kids, Nature & Wildlife, Swim & Snorkel, Theme Park

12:33 AM Tuesday, May 21
Clear. Cool.
7 day forecast

In just a few years uShaka Marine World has become a fixture of Durban’s Golden Mile, allowing visitors to not just view but also get among sea creatures. For instance, you can watch one of the regular dolphin shows and then get close to them in the Dolphin Lagoon. Or you can view the largest aquarium in the southern hemisphere from underground viewing galleries then descend into a shark pool in a specially designed cage; it’s perfectly safe but still nerve-wracking.

There are adults’ and children’s pools and a number of waterslides, including the twisting Torpedo, to delight thrill seekers of all ages. The more leisurely-paced “Oceanwalker” attraction lets you walk along the bottom of a simulated ocean floor, as rays and (harmless) sand sharks swim past you.

Latest Reviews

Add review

All uShaka Marine World Reviews

Review by Fiore L, Italy, December 2011
Doing what: Durban City Sightseeing Tour with Ushaka Marine World

Perfect nothing to be signalled, beautiful and interesting excursion,with the person of the kind and perfect Springbok

Report problem

Review by Anonymous, April 2010
Doing what: Durban City Sightseeing Tour with Ushaka Marine World

The Hluhluwe game reserve is a must-see in Durban, even if you're here for a short time, make an effort to do this safari. Very recommended.

Report problem

Review by Anonymous, February 2010
Doing what: Ushaka Marine World in Durban

The dolphin show takes place in a special stadium at least twice a day. The show’s premise – how dolphins helped the great Zulu king, Shaka, get over the death of his mother – is ludicrous. But it doesn’t matter when Gambit and family are in action. They perform back flips, walk across the water, wave to the audience and even indulge in a spot of headbanging. They’re exceptionally cute – and fully deserve all the fish they keeping getting fed as they show off.

Report problem

Note from Viator: This review is from David Whitley. Read his full summary over on the Viator Travel Blog.

Practical Info

You’ll find uShaka Marine World right on the coast, on a peninsula with the southern edge of the Golden Mile on one side and Durban Harbor on the other. The “People Mover” bus covers the short distance from central Durban.

Explore map