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Durban Half Day: Botanical Gardens, Tribal Museums and Markets

4 hours Free cancellation
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Durban Half Day: Botanical Gardens, Tribal Museums and Markets

About this activity

Explore SA’s oldest Botanical Gardens with a horticulturalist who’ll introduce you to their unique collection of plants and secret to invisibility. Meet the dancing curator of the city’s largest collection of tribal art, tap into indigenous beliefs and South African traditional culture.

The Markets of Warwick are home to over 5 000 vendors which 460 000 commuters pass through by daily. It’s time to tap into this beating heart of the city and unlock the soul of the Victoria Street Market — the Muti Bridge. Visit Asiye Etafuleni — the NGO protecting the rights of traders — to understand the significance of this space to the city and her people.

Finish the day with a Durban bunny chow at an award winning local foodie hotspot on Helen Joseph Road (own cost).

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At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 6 people
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English
Operated by
Wild Routes Africa

Ages: Adults (6–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Bottled water

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Durban Botanic Gardens

    45 min

    Explore SA’s oldest Botanical Gardens with a horticulturalist who’ll introduce you to their unique collection of plants and secret to invisibility.

  2. Stop 2

    one hour

    The Markets of Warwick are home to over 5 000 vendors which 460 000 commuters pass through by daily. It’s time to tap into this beating heart of the city and unlock the soul of the Victoria Street Market — the Muti Bridge. Visit Asiye Etafuleni — the NGO protecting the rights of traders — to understand the significance of this space to the city and her people.

  3. Phansi Museum

    one hour Admission included

    Meet the dancing curator of the city’s largest collection of tribal art, tap into indigenous beliefs and South African traditional culture.

  4. Stop 4

    45 min

    Finish the day with a Durban bunny chow at an award winning local foodie hotspot on Helen Joseph Road (own cost).

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Sala Beach House
  • The Eden Lodge Verulam
  • 64 on Gordon
  • Port of Durban - Durban Harbour
  • Ballito Manor
  • PLM Lodge
  • The Caledon Boutique Hotel & Spa
  • Bayside Hotel Russell Street
  • Florida Park Hotel
  • Quarters Hotel
  • Silver Sands 3
  • Pinetown Stay Inn Hotel

and 154 more pickup points

Travellers are requested to be ready for collection at the reception or lobby of their hotel or guesthouse.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Durban Half Day: Botanical Gardens, Tribal Museums and Markets

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