Durban

Durban is South Africa’s subtropical port city, where beaches meet warm Indian Ocean waters. Just offshore lies Aliwal Shoal, one of the world’s top dive sites, known for its ragged-tooth sharks, turtles, and sprawling reefs. Closer to shore, dolphins surf the waves and humpback whales migrate past each winter. With its surf scene, curry houses, and buzzing boardwalks, Durban blends urban energy with direct access to some of the country’s most spectacular marine life.