Durban is South Africa's third largest city and Africa's busiest general cargo port. This vibrant city is blessed with great sub-tropical weather all-year round and stretches from the Point in the North to the Bluff in the South.

Many cultural, natural and entertainment attractions can be found around the city, like the uShaka Marine World which is the fifth largest aquarium in the world, by volume of water.

It is also a city of firsts - South Africa's first railway station and the first Rickshaw ride, an interesting form of local transport, originated here.

The Indian population are mainly of the Hindu faith, a richly preserved ancient culture, which is reflected in its many interesting temples, ceremonies, rituals and the finest curries outside of India!

The population is the most cosmopolitan in South Africa, where the proud Zulu nation meets both east and west with traditional warrior dancers, the unique vibrancy of township life and a strong colonial heritage.

Known in Zulu as Thekweni, Durban lies at the heart of South Africa's balmy East Coast with long stretches of beach and the clear warm water of the Indian Ocean.