Durban Travel Forum

I am thinking of coming to Durban for 4 or 5 days later in the year but i keep reading about crime there is it so bad ?

I am a nursing student who is spending three weeks with the Durban Planned Parenthood office (located in Pinetown). I am trying to arrange last-minute housing for the duration of my visit in Durban. I arrive on 8 June 2006 and my brother will be with me until 20 June 2006. My husband then arrives on 25 June 2006. We are in dire need of a cheap self-catering rental. We need to sleep up to 3 at a time (prefer a double bed with another sleeping option, such as a pull-out couch or twin bed or futon). We would like self-catering because of the length of the stay and do not want to eat out each meal! We located a flat rental on Gillespie Street but were told it was a bad area for crime (?). Any suggestions, contact info, etc. would be MUCH APPRECIATED! Thank you!

hello all,
I will be visitng Durban in June for the first time.
I have two questions:
WHich sights do you suggest I visit?
What type of clothes do I bring? Is it going to be cold? like winter? hot?

I have been offered a job in SA. Salary offered is USD 3550 p.m. I would like to know is it a good enuf salary ?? My wife and me are spenders as such, so need a good idea, so that the deal can be negotiated to finalisation. Thanks

I want to relocate in durban for job. I am an indian and want to know the living cost in durban.

Hi, I posted this question earlier and later founde half my answer through my own research. The part I have left is if shark diving is possible in Durban, also is the weather still good for this in MAY/June (in Durban I know it is hot most of the time). Also, I wanted to know the dates for rugby season. Would like to get in a sharks match if possible. Are they still playing in May/June? Thanks

Hi,

I would like to know if $1100 salary is enough. my expenses are only for food and entertainment. Free all accomodations. Hoping for a response from anyone.


Thanks,
Neelia

We are visiting the St Lucia Area in September. We were last there in 2004 when the level of the lake was very low and much of the wildlife had moved on!
Has there been any significant rainfall recently and the level of water risen? We would love to visit again but will leave in to another trip if the lake is still low.
Thanks for any information you can give

Hi,

I will be in Durban for a few days in May and I am interested in taking tours to Shakaland and the battlefields. I have found several companies on the web but they all seem to be very expensive. Does anyone know of a good budget tour company in Durban?

Thanks

Hi
I have the opportunity to visit Durban this July-August with my husband for 10 - 14 days. Can you give me ideas of what are the best sorts of things to plan for this time of year. I know its the winter but will I still be able to have a "Beach Holiday" or is it a good time of year for visits to national parks etc. Also any general information on "must see attactions" would be good.

Thank you for your help
Linda Mann

Could anyone help me with regards to scooter rental in Durban. I am due for a holiday out there for a freinds wedding this coming August. I unfortunately do not have a driving license but I have a scooter license. How safe is it to travel around by scooter. I have tried to look for scooter rental companies on the internet but to no avail. Anyone know of any local website addresses I could search on? I am looking to ride down from Durban to the South Coast (Margate) Is it safe for a female to do on her own. Obviously it would be done in the day time. If anyone could help me with any ideas it would be much appreciated.
Thanks!

Please can you give me suggestions of car hire options from Durban. I have checked out all the national brands and a number web-sites that do bookings for these companies. I am looking for local Durban companies.
Many thanks.

We are budgeting for a young intern to live in Durban on a modest stipend. Is R4370 adequate? She is paying for her car and auto expenses out of her own savings so transportation should not be included in the estimate. We would like her to share a flat. Please let me know if this sounds reasonable. Many thanks!

How much does it cost for a family to live in Durban. (Spouse + 1 child + one depended elder = 4) I heard the cost of education is high in SA? I am expected to draw a salary of US $ 3000/- pm will I be able to live comfortably with the entire family?


-R-

Iam from Banagalore india, got an offer from Indian software company to work at DURBAN south africa,

could you Please guide me , what is the cost of living for a normal life.

I donot expect luxury life, Indian company pays me in terms of American dollar $3000(tax free amount) plus company accomudation .
if i convert that US $3000 to south african Rand it comes to 19500 Rand , is this 19500 is a good salary package at south africa.


If i prepare a food at home how much can i save in terms of South african rand.How is security at durban and public transportation.

Hi there everyone

I am thinking about coming to Durban for 6 years study. Any information about Durban would be very useful. I must say I am wavering over my decision because of the dangerous areas in Durban and S. Africa in general. Also the AIDS epidemic. However I am sure it is one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

Does the Durban Institue of Technology have a good reputation for homeopathy? Is it situated in a safe area. If I was to buy a house or flat would I need security? I have a thousand questions.

Please give me a realistic idea as to the dangers of Durban over a 6 year period and also the good things! As you can see I am most worried about safety, being a female from the U.K. moving alone.

Thanks!

I am going to be spending a semester august through december in Durban. I was hoping to find an inexpensive appartment not to far from a beach with good surf, but also within reasonable distance of the Kwazulu Natal Uni. Could anyone recommend an area that might meet these protocols, and how to go about finding an apartment via internet/telephone? Or I have the chance to live in the Uni dorms and try to buy a cheap car for going to the beach, which option would you recommend?

Thanks for your help
Paulo

can somebody tell me about cost of living in durban
I hv heard crime is really BAD! any truth 2 that?
lastly are housing cheap?

any comments/suggestions welcomed!

Hiya, need some advice on driving trip to Drakensburg - intending to do it in mid-august this year - not into hiking but more of a driving trip to look around the area - any ideas how long I should allow to fit in all the splendour of the Drakensburg? Is the weather at this time ok since it is spring(?) - any wildflowers out at this time?

easy,

just wondering whether any locals/previous travellers could give me any information regarding employment prospects in durban, or working in return for free accommodation etc. i have housekeeping experience. Are there any major chains of hotels or youth hostels that recruit a lot of workers from different countries? as there is in my home town of bournemouth, england

Thankyou

james

Is it reasonable to expect to drive a rental car between East London and Durban in one day ?

hi,

I was just wondering if tourist attractions are open on Christmas day in Durban? How about restaurants and shops?

Thanks

Hi,

We are planning for a short visit to Durban over the Xmas break. But I want to find out how easy/difficult it is to get around in Durban. What kind of transportation is availble within the town? Is it fairly affordable and easy to use? Is it safe? Is it possible to cover the major attractions with this transport?

Thanks

I have 4 years of IT experience and Microsoft Certifications. Can you advice me what i should do before I go to Dubai?

Hi there,
was wondering if anyone could help to fill in my itinerary. I'm travelling to Los Angeles,on to Oz and then finally South Africa. I will be in durban between 25th Dec and 30th Dec 2004. I have tickets for the test match at that time but require digs (not too expensive). What are the average costs and are there any special events coming up, best sights to see, best boozers, etc.
Any info would be appreciated
Cheers
Dave

Hi everyone I am a virtual tourist virgin and this is my first question, me and my wife are visiting Durban next month and I would like to know the best places to drink (real ale) and eat (mainly fish). We hear that it is very good value for money, how good?
The second part of my question is where to avoid, and what are the dangers and how common? (muggings etc.)

Got a great first-time trip lined up! I'm visiting in the height of your summer: mid-Dec to mid-Jan. Based in Durbs, and will visit Kruger, Drakensburg, Eastern Transvaal.

What sunscreen factor do you advise for not-completely-pale fair skin?

When I visited Brazil at the height of their summer, albeit only 10 degrees from the equator, I was advised to use factor 25. Is it the same in Durban?

Thanks

Steve

Hi all!
We're going to visit South Africa during July.
We plan to stop in Durban and we just wonder if it's possible to go to the beach and get into the water in July. During that period average high temperatures seems to be good (23 °C).

Thanks for any help,
Mirko.

Q: We are thinking of a trip to South Africa in November and we have been offered a good deal in either the Cutty Sark Hotel or Blue Marlin Hotel in Scottburgh. Has any boby stayed in either of these hotels ?? Also, what would the weather be like at this time of year. Please advise of any other things that you may think are of interest.

Many Thanks
Dave

We would like to drive to Durban from Bloemfontein by rented car? Is it safe driving thru Zululand?