- Address: 1 Bell Street, Durban, South Africa 4001
- Hours: 9am–5pm daily
- Admission: $14
uShaka Marine World Tours
Whether it’s zipping down a water slide at the Wet N’ Wild park, or experiencing marine life underwater from a viewing platform at Sea World, uShaka Marine World is one of the largest attractions on Durban’s Golden Mile. Visit the world’s 5th largest aquarium to find dolphins, reef fish, and sharks cruise through waters designed around sunken shipwrecks, and to fly down a water slide, relax on uShaka Beach, and watch as penguins waddle around on the rocks all in an afternoon.
You can also upgrade your ticket to include snorkeling in the lagoon, or travelers with young children can visit the touch pool to feel slippery starfish and sea cucumbers. Although Viator tours do not include these activities, you can purchase separate tickets to dive in the shark tank, feed the rays, or encounter a dolphin or seal.
Practical Info
You’ll find uShaka Marine World on the coast, wedged between the southern edge of the Golden Mile and Durban Harbor. It takes eight minutes to drive to the park from central Durban, but you can also reach the parks via the Durban "people mover" that runs every 15 minutes. The park is open everyday from 9am to 5pm, and admission costs $14. Each of the parks have separate entrance fees, though you can also buy a combo pass to visit multiple parks.
Expect to spend an entire day if visiting all of the parks, or half a day if you only plan to visit the Sea World aquarium. There is no outside food or drink allowed, and be sure to pack sunscreen, a swimsuit, and towel if you plan to visit the water park.
Did You Know: There are 32 different tanks inside Sea World—one of which even has a tiger shark.
Tours & Tickets
Durban City Sightseeing Tour with Ushaka Marine World
Discover the highlights of the city of Durban, with the morning dedicated to showing you the cultural and historical contrasts of this city.
Location: Durban, South Africa
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Moses Mabhida Stadium, uShaka Marine Tour and Botanic Gardens Day Tour from Durban
Experience the best of what Durban has to offer with a guided tour of Durban's Highlights. Visit famous and unique locations such as Durban's Golden Mile, ... Read more
Location: Durban, South Africa
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
Durban City Half Day Private Tour
A tour dedicated to the discovery of the cultural and historical contrasts of this cosmopolitan city where east meets west. The drive will be along Durban's ... Read more
Location: Durban, South Africa
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Private Marine Day Tour in Durban
An enlightening tour which explores South Africa’s contribution to the conservation of marine life along its shores and beyond. Visit the Natal ... Read more
Location: Durban, South Africa
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Ushaka Marine World in Durban
Durban's world class saltwater aquarium, Ushaka Marine World will have young and old delighted! With over 30 indoor and outdoor exhibits, Ushaka Marine World ... Read more
Location: Durban, South Africa
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Durban City Tour
The Durban city tour is the ideal introductory tour of Durban, a city together shaped by colonial settlers, the indigenous Zulu people and Indians who arrived ... Read more
Location: Durban, South Africa
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Full-Day Durban City Tour
Embark on a scenic and guided full day tour of Durban’s Top 10. An experienced and knowledgeable local guide will show you a variety of landmarks which ... Read more
Location: Durban, South Africa
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
Durban City Half-Day Tour
A tour dedicated to the discovery of the cultural and historical contrasts of this cosmopolitan city where east meets west. The drive will be along Durban's ... Read more
Location: Durban, South Africa
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
