Durban Travel Forum

Hi
Going to Durban in January...Any tips on what to avoid ie. food and places. Also, is there any poisonous insects/snakes to watch out for daily. Will also be going to Zulu land for 3 days, so any insects/snakes etc to stay away from or look out for?/

Thanks a mil!

Sharks in the water would be your biggest worry but, there is a net off shore.

I don't know about Durban but I have been to many places in South Africa including game reserves and never seen a snake.

Hi i'm from Cape Town and have travelled in Durban there are no snakes around. It's a built up city with beautiful beaches. If you love being in the water go to Usaka world the most fantastic place to be. Lots of waterslides, super tubes and basking in the sun. When you go there go with very little they have small little piegeon hole cubicles that you lock to store you cellphone & keys all you need is a towel and sun protection lotion. Next door is an aquarium with lots to see and do and a shopping mall to browse. Food is fine if you don't eat hot food rather ask for mild spiced food but very tasty. Enjoy

Thanks for all your replies!!

I came face to face with a Mozambique Spitting Cobra near Rorke's Drift. This is one of the world's deadliest snakes - so I would recommend you watch your step in KZN!

Its a great city...just remember if you ask for spicy food HOT you gonna get it HOT!so ask in advance if you want your food mild.