Now that you’ve booked your flights to Durban with SA-Airlines online, it’s time to start planning your holiday in one of South Africa’s most family-friendly destinations.
Durban is filled with the fascination for young and old with action-packed entertainment that extends way beyond the shoreline. Find out where to refuel the family during these adventures on your trip to Durban.
1. Durban Botanic Gardens
The perfect spot for a picnic in a gorgeous setting, the Durban Botanic Gardens offers wide expanses of play. If you don’t want to bring your own, the Tea Room onsite offers a healthy selection of toasted sandwiches, milkshakes, burgers and the best butteriest scones in town.
Don’t miss the chance to admire the Arboretum, cycads and exquisite collection of orchids during your visit. The Botanical Gardens is a popular venue for live music performances and weddings too.
2. Arts Café
Set amid the arty scene of Glenwood, this gallery-café serves up gourmet coffees and Parisienne sidewalk café style eats. Spoil the gang with wraps, frittatas, cakes, and smoothies. Arts Café has a dedicated kiddie’s play area and the special menu for the little ones.
While you are there, spend some time admiring the artworks and browsing in the shop before you leave.
3. St Clements
Dining at St Clement’s is like spending time at Gran’s house. The colonial-style building and large patio provide a shady escape from the hubbub of surrounding Glenwood, while the large garden and courtyard are a treat for children at play. The menu is filled with a variety of healthy sandwiches, fresh salads, and hearty breakfasts.
Glenwood is one of the city’s oldest suburbs, filled with colonial-style mansions and verdant gardens to admire on your way past.
4. Blue Zoo
Located just outside the Mitchell’s Park Zoo, Blue Zoo is surrounded by towering old oak trees and indigenous gardens. Stop off at this spacious eatery after a trip to the little zoo for an a la carte feast, huge ice creams and Children’s amenities including a playground, a sand-art area, and play tables.
Alternatively, pack a picnic and relax under the trees at this popular outdoor venue. The well-kept zoo features an interesting assortment of birds, primates, antelope, and reptiles.
5. Cargo Hold
Take a break from the watery entertainments of uShaka Marine World with a meal at the Cargo Hold Restaurant. Built into the stern of a stranded ship, The Cargo Hold is surrounded by the aquariums shark tanks to amuse the little ones while you enjoy your meal. What’s on the menu? Seafood of course as well as the range of steaks and salads.
uShaka Marine World is ablaze with activities including a private beach, a world-class aquarium, dolphin shows, water slides and shops.
6. People’s Park Café
Moses Mabhida Stadium offers action all day long with tours, bungee jumping and trips to the top of the arch. Come lunchtime you can settle down with a selection of café eats alongside the stadium’s kiddie area and discuss your exploits in a great family environment.
From there it is just a short trip to the beach, SunCoast Casino, ABSA stadium for sports events and more.
7. Surf Riders
You can’t beat Eggs Benedict on the beachfront. Surf Riders is located right on Durban’s Golden Sands so the children don’t need to interrupt their seaside fun while you enjoy a breakfast or lunch in this relaxed spot. Some of the menu items up for grabs include burgers, flat dogs, pizzas and all the kiddies’ favourites.
8. Franchise Fare
If you prefer to stick with the familiar when it comes to family fare, you will find no shortage of franchise eateries in and around Durban. All the regular drive-throughs, takeaway joints, and steakhouses are in no short supply for a quick meal or evening of hassle-free dining.
Don’t leave town without trying a bunny chow from Sunrise Chip N Ranch. It’s a Durban institution.
Finding Cheap Flights to Durban
Sound interesting? If your travel plans don’t include Durban yet, it’s time to make a change.
A quick browse online with SA-Airlines will reveal a wealth of great deals on flights to Durban. Start searching now for cheap flights to Durban and save your hard-earned money for the most important family part of the holiday, partaking in the joys of great food with family and making precious memories.