Top Durban Walking Tours

Johnny is a true Durbanite and knows the city and it's people like no other. Therefore, a city tour with Johnny shows the unique sides of Durban that you will never forget. The tour will take you through town to the markets and the beach by using the famous combi's to get from one place to another. Fun and adventure guaranteed!

Spend a day exploring the 19th-century Anglo-Zulu battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. Learn about the history of the battles that took place on 22 January 1879 and then see the landscape on which the fighting occurred.

Visit the coastal city of Durban for a half-day tour. An eclectic mix of African, Indian, and colonial influences, the city boats a scenic seafront promenade, a theme park with an aquarium, and Africa’s oldest botanic gardens. With a local guide, see the highlights including Victorian Street Market, Juma Mosque, Port of Durban, Emmanuel Cathedral, and more.

A drive through Sani Pass is a must for those traveling to KwaZulu-Natal. Leave Durban and pass rural villages on the way towards the Lesotho border. Transfer to a 4x4 vehicle to climb the 1,000 meters, passing a variety of wildlife along the way, then drive through the Lesotho border. Take in the views and stop at the Highest Pub in Africa, before winding down the mountain pass.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.

This is an comprehensive and detailed tour of Kwa Zulu Natal offering both culture, Isandlwana & Rorkes' drift battlefields where Zulus and British fought on 22 January 1879, and close encounter with wildlife such as the BIG 5. We have brilliant tour guides who are knowledgeable in both culture, history and South African wildlife. Lunch, dinner and breakfast included in the package.

Nightlife tour of the most interesting and inspiring spots around Durban. A look at the city through a creative point of view all while having fun in an unforgettable hidden bar. We will begin on Florida road and thereafter get into the roots of the city through the infamous Market. Thereafter head onto the Green Camp, Cool Runnings and Jamesons where all the best hidden entertainment is held.

Starting in Durban, this adventure camping tour heads inland to explore the majestic Drakensberg Mountains before heading to the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. Enjoy elephant encounters at Addo Elephant Park, explore Oudtshoorn, Hermanus and the natural wilderness of the Tsitsikamma National Park along South Africa's Garden Route. End the tour with a wine tasting at Cape wineries.

Visit some of the most unique sites in South Africa on this informative and fun Durban city day tour. You will get to walk through the bustling Zulu Markets as well as the Indian Market. You will get a tour through the oldest surviving Botanical Gardens in Africa as well as visit the historical city center. You will get to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant where Durban's famed "bunny chow" is served and you will visit the famous Golden Mile that keep visitors coming year after year.

The Drakensberg Mountain range has an undulating, dominating beauty. This full-day sightseeing heritage tour goes through the Drakensberg mountain range, a full 3-kilometer round trip hike, but in addition to traveling through such breathtaking vistas, we’re going to visit the World Heritage Site, Giant’s Castle, and the enigmatic Bushman paintings in the vicinity. The Bushman cave paintings are almost as old as humanity itself. They date back 2,000 years and are a fascinating look into the history and culture of the Bushmen or San people of South Africa. Our return to Durban is via a visit to the Nelson Mandela Capture Site – a historically significant moment in South African history and now commemorated with a world-class sculpture, in memory of Nelson Mandela and his heroic role in the struggle against apartheid. *Visit the World Heritage Site of Giant's Castle *Enjoy a guided tour of Bushman paintings *Visit the Nelson Mandela Capture Site

Wherever you are in the Zulu Kingdom you are no more than 3 hours from Africa’s iconic Big 5. Today, however, you shall be a whole lot closer. We’re hitting the road at 05h00. As you know wildlife, especially predators, are most active around dawn and dusk. This tour is for the daring souls. Enter into KZN’s Premier Private Game Reserve and meet your armed ranger who knows the reserve like the back of his hand. Listen to a briefing on walking safari etiquette before you start your 2-3 hour walking safari. Your walking safari focuses on smaller flora and fauna while you connect intimately with the environment. This reserve only permits travellers staying at their luxury lodges to traverse the park, unless you’re with us of course. After a picnic lunch you will jump into an authentic open safari 4x4 and embark on a 4 hour game drive as we track down Africa’s Big 5. Keep those Zeiss binoculars and safari guide books on hand. At approximately 16h00 we will depart Hluhluwe for Durban.

The Inanda Heritage Tour starts at the Inanda township, and takes visitors into the Ohlange Institute, which was established by Rev. John Dube, who was also the first president of the African National Congress in 1901. The Ohlange Institute is the historical site where former president Dr. Nelson Mandela cast his vote in 1994. The trail includes a visit to the Phoenix Settlement, established in 1904 by Gandhi. Ghandi’s home stands in the settlement, fully restored, and has been named as a national monument. The Inanda Seminary, established in 1869 by the missionary Mary Edwards, is one of the oldest African private schools for girls, and has recently undergone a complete restoration, along the route is Ebuhleni village, the origin of the Shembe religion. The Shembe church was founded in the village about one hundred years ago, and today has over two million followers.

This accommodated adventure tour starting in Durban will head inland to explore the majestic Drakensberg mountain en-route to the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. Enjoy Elephant encounters at Addo Elephant Park, the wilderness at Oudtshoorn and Hermanus and enjoy the forests of the Tsitsikamma National Park in the picturesque Garden Route.

The Mandela promise locks on Gordon road are a symbol of commitment to peace like South African idol Mandela. The cube on Rosetta road boasts views of the city that brings a sense of peace amongst the madness. The last stop at Mitchell park has historical value with the statue of the Zulu king.The Station at Umgeni road has a great street market with alot of zulu attire and beadwork. An experience to inspire and ignite your spirit

This is one of the newly designed tour, one of it's kind in an area where you don't find so many tourists. You will have the opportunity to see 5 waterfalls in one day. There is a lot of community interaction.

Shakaland Zulu Cultural Village is a living monument to Zulu culture and captures the essence of this great nation’s lifestyle, social systems, and rich cultural heritage. A tour of Shakaland provides you with a glimpse of daily village life and unique cultural experiences; from exuberant tribal dancing to visits to a traditional sangoma (spiritual leader) and an inyanga (traditional herbalist). Shakaland has been hailed as one of the best Zulu experiences on the continent. Visitors are invited to attend and even participate in a traditional ceremony, learn more about the customs of these fascinating folks, taste some of the homemade beer that is characterized by its density, and one-of-a-kind flavor and many more to experience on this fascinating tour. *Discover the various traditions at Shakaland Zulu Village Tour *Watch a fantastic performance of Zulu dancers as you sample Zulu beer *Comprehensive tour of Shakaland Zulu Cultural Village with a professional local guide.

Forget the ocean, let’s hunt some vistas. Road trip inland towards the Maloti-Drakensberg World Heritage Site before arriving at the rich emerald Giants Castle Nature Reserve. Meet our Anthropologist, Dr Jeremy Hollmann, who’ll help you unlock this mysterious and interesting place. Dr Hollmann will guide you through the rugged terrain to the Main Caves and delve deeper into the anthropology of the SAN people. At Main Caves you will have a chance to take in the exhibit which depicts SAN/Bushman as they are thought to have looked and lived. Tuck into lunch at the Nottingham Road Brewery (own cost) before journeying along the Midlands Meander. Visit to the internationally acclaimed Ardmore Ceramics where you can expect an exhibition of creativity. Finish the day with an iconic stop at the Nelson Mandela Capture Site for a peek into South African notorious history and a bucketlist photograph.