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I was born and raised in durban and miss it very much wish i could afford the rrip back home but who knows what awaits me on the other side, i love my country but the crime rte is a bit out of hand, i love reading everyones inputs and experiences through brings me back especially when i see all the pics!!

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Jamie

I think I know a way you can get there. We're doing an intercultural exchange through a charity. Send me a message if interested.

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Siza (with reference to Beach outings, Food & Wine, IT) 7th Nov 2011

I have lived in Durban for the past forty years & I am a frequent traveler. There is more good than bad. I will encourage people to come and experience the beautiful & clean beach, very friendly and happy people, warm hearted, variety of food options, clean 5 star accommodation. I will strongly advise that like anywhere that as a traveller to get information on crime hotspots before doing a hotel/ accommodation as it makes it exposes one to criminal elements if you book / stay in crime infested areas.

Durban, South Africa

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Ishfaq

thnx SIZA for the information.. best regards..

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Mufutawu 14th Aug 2011

l will like to visit Durban in december

Durban, South Africa

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Mufutawu Replied to Magdalena's comment

thank you Magdalene,l have it all to make this trip very memorable.

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Henry 1st Apr 2008

one thing about Durban town is that it is a business place,one busy street in Durban is west street,it is street with four lanes going in one direction and vehicles move at very fast speed to keep traffic low,traffic lights are designed from short distances all to control traffic.During the day people are busy across all streets and business is a pick between 08 in the morning until 5 in the evening.most of the shorts are automobile shops with latest south African vehicles.In the night life is calm and quiet,with a numbers of hookers from one street to another.a combination of whites and blacks ,and escort shops are also open at this time.vehicles are few at this time.

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Mark van Replied to Lara's comment

That is a mindset. One knows that you must not walk down Dr Pixley KaSeme Street (formerly West Street) all bejeweled or with an open bag and mobile phone or valuables on show like any major city in the world. You will attract a mugging. The street is well - patrolled by the Metro Police. What one must accept is that the thing you fear the most will come upon you, if you fear mugging or being killed it will happen to you anyway and anywhere. I have not heard of murders in Dr Pixley KaSeme Street. If so very rare. You will be quite safe walking down the Street unless you are paranoid.

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Rashida (with reference to Fun) 25th Jan 2012

Durbs where the sun never sets ! who wont luv Durban,,,,its filled with fun in the sun,Crime,ie hijacking thats what one has to be very aware of.Otherwise can be fun.

Durban, South Africa

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Rashida

Let me know when you come down,I''ll send you a list of some very nice 7 very reasonable places,that you will like !

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Wendy 23rd Dec 2011

I grew up in Durban but went and lived in Cape Town for a long time, then i came back here for a few years then went on to live in Japan. I have been back here now for almost 15 years. The winter is the best here, lol!! Cape Town is a beautiful place to live but so is Durban. I find the people in these two cities to be the friendliest. Japan was awesome and i met many people and made lots of friends, one who became one of my students is actually coming over to visit me next year.

Durban, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa

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Wendy

My room has been taken indefinitely, will update when it becomes available again.

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Sev 2nd Nov 2011

I will be arriving in Durban on 11 November and staying for a week. Anything interesting to do there?

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Janet Jongolo NPC

sponsor me i accompany you....plzzz... dying to be thea, have never been...

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Christy 24th Mar 2011

Just the perfect place, best food ever!

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Narender

Nice photo dear so nice you

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Musa 25th Feb 2009

Durban is known to many for diverse cultures and peoples, but little is known for its valleys and hills in the outskirts of Hillcrest in the West of Durban. The place is called "Valley of a thousand hills" because of a number of hills that are lining the Hillcrest and Kloof suburbs. This area is rich with people who are still into culture and practise the African traditions as was done in the early 1800 & 1900's.

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Wendy

Oh, and don't forget the Lion Park and Nature reserves as well.

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Vinay 2nd Jul 2008

I was there in Durban for a span of 6 months on a business trip. The time that I have spent there was unforgettable. I enjoyed a lot there. The place is nice. I was leaving at North Beach flats and the view of Sunrise was really amazing ... There are lots of places to visit in Durban...We went to Mirana Beach, Midmar Dam around 200 km from Durban. One of my trips, to lions Park, I can never forget in my life...We went there and around 20-25 Lions had circled around our car.....Then there was a place called Ushaka..Main attraction of Ushaka was the Dolphin Show. It is worth visiting Ushaka.....If you have not visited Ushaka while your stay in Durban you have missed a lot. Then there is a pub in North Beach called Joy Cools: our best hanging place in Durban, where we had mostly spent our Friday night.......

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Wendy

Oooh, the sunrise is awesome here, i have a wonderful view from my home and i wait for God to open the curtains of Dawn to watch it. I have some beautiful pics taken from my front garden, i will post them on my profile. You can enjoy them as well.

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