Durban: City and Helicopter Sightseeing Tour
ID: GYG953187-1483851
Category:
Country: South Africa
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Take a helicopter tour over Durban and Umhlanga and explore the city on a guided tour. See the city from the air and on the ground with this tour
Take an exciting private 30-minute helicopter tour of Durban and Umhlanga. Then, enjoy a 4-hour vehicle tour of Durban with a local guide. See the city from the air and the ground, and visit 7 stops and attractions in Durban.
Start with a helicopter tour that starts at Virginia Airport and travels south over Durban city and the harbor. Then, move along the coast northwards to enjoy a spectacular view of Durban's promenade (Golden Mile) before making your way to the Umgeni River mouth where the Mangroves Swamps reside.
Move towards Umhlanga and Sibaya Casino for a full view of Durban and its surrounding areas. Then, continue with a vehicle tour of Durban. Stop at the Victoria Street Market to shop for African-inspired accessories, clothing, souvenirs, home decorations, paintings, and luggage.
Next to the Victoria Street Market is the Zulu Medicine Market where your guide will take you on an informative tour of “Inyanga (Doctors) lane”. The Zulu Medicine Market is a unique place where Zulu culture has survived in the modern urban environment.
Continue to uShaka Marine World’s Village Walk on the famous Golden Mile Beachfront on Durban’s OR Tambo parade. There you will be given time to shop and have lunch. uShaka Village Walk is home to Durban’s most unique shopping experiences, offering a shopper’s paradise in an open-air environment, affording guests a world of entertainment, family fun, shopping, and dining.
The tour includes a stop at the beautiful Botanical Gardens, which is the oldest Botanical Gardens in Africa, est 1849. Your guide will show you some of the interesting and beautiful features of the gardens and give you the option of extra time to explore alone.
The KwaMuhle Museum was once the headquarters of Durban’s Native Administration Department and the center of Durban’s harsh system of labor control. Now it has been transformed into Durban’s Apartheid Museum that seeks to reflect Durban’s urban growth and the history of its residents. It also houses a very interesting HIV / Aids exhibition which educates the public on the South African HIV/ Aids situation.
The tour also includes various quick stops which include Durban’s City Hall & Harbor.
Highlights
- Soar over the city of Durban and the Umhlanga coast on a helicopter tour
- See the city from the air and on the ground with a city tour in a vehicle
- Learn about the history of Durban with a visit to the KwaMuhle Museum
- Stop at the Victoria Street Market and the Zulu Medicine Market
- Visit the Botanical Gardens and the uShaka Marine World’s Village Walk
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring a camera to capture your memories
Sunscreen and a hat are recommended for protection against the sun
Smoking, food and drinks, and flash photography are not allowed during the tour
The tour is not suitable for pregnant women, people with back problems, or wheelchair users
INCLUDED
- 30-minute helicopter tour
- 4-hour Durban City Tour by vehicle
- Experienced and knowledgeable local guide
- Visit to Victoria Street Market and Zulu Medicine Market
- Stop at uShaka Marine World’s Village Walk
- Visit to the Botanical Gardens
- Entry to KwaMuhle Museum
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.