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Durban, South Africa’s principal holiday destination, is quite unlike any other city. Here are some suggestions for keeping your kids entertained while you are here:

• Amusement Parks
• Action Karting
  Fun and exciting car racing for the whole family.
  Gateway Theatre of Shopping
  Tel: 031 566 2247
  Open seven days a week
• Durban Moto-X
  All riders welcome (junior and senior).
  Bring your own bike. Available for birthday parties
  Cnr of NMR Ave & Battery Beach
  Cell: 082 679 0830
  Daily 8am till late
• Essenwood Craft Market
  Durban’s greatest outdoor shopping experience with something for everyone. Kids can come and play.  It is very safe and secure.
• Fantasy Forest
  Kids Entertainment, with a variety of fun and games, including go carting, funfair, slides, pool bar, ten-pin bowling and adventure golf.
  Gateway Theatre of Shopping
  Tel: 031 566 1897
• Fun Ferry Trips
  Daily boat trips around the harbour or out to sea (depending on weather). See huge ships and tugs up close and see how the harbour functions.
  Tel: 031 301 195
  Times vary – phone for bookings
• IMAX
  Experience the thrill of Movies in 3D.
  Gateway Theatre of Shopping
  Tel: 031 566 1897
  Open seven days a week
• Helicopter Tours
  This is not for the Faint-hearted.
  Virginia Airport,
  Tel: 082 977 1847
  Daily. Anytime. Just call for a booking
• Japanese Gardens
  An enchanting valley of lakes, cascading waterfalls and rustic bridges
• Miniature Railway Society
  This is of model engineers. Rides for all on miniature railway
  Kellaway Hall
  Tel: 031 563 5755
  11am – 4pm on the second Sunday of each month
• Mitchell Park
  A municipal park offering a variety of birds, reptiles, large tortoises, a children’s playground and a tea garden
• Natural Science Museum
  A museum focusing on the earth and life on earth, with a life size dinosaur and other interesting animals.
• Noo-Noo Farm The Harvestry
  An exciting adventure for all bug lovers.
  Hillcrest
  Tel: 031 765 7370
  Open Mon – Fri. School bookings only

• Palmiet Nature Reserve
  A birdwatcher’s paradise. The reserve contains over 14 indigenous trees plus over 100 different species of birdlife.
  Westville
  Tel: 031 203 7065
  Open seven days a week

• PheZulu / Assagay Safari Park
  An African adventure into Zulu culture and tradition
  5 Old MAIN Road, Botha’s Hill
  Tel: 031 777 1000
  8: 30am – 16:30pm daily
  Show times: 10am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm

• Port Natal Maritime Museum
  A well documented and attractive museum, including ‘retired’ ships.

• Rickshaw Rides
  A unique feature for tourists. Pullers in their brightly coloured garb, with spring in their step, will take you for a joyride.
  Upper Marine Parade, Durban Beachfront
  Tel: 031 332 5671
  7am – 7pm daily
• Savage Jungle The Harvestry
  Maze adventure and commando obstacle course
  Hillcrest
  Tel: 031 765 7370
  Open Mon – Fri. School Bookings only
• Science Centre
  A magical world of new experiences with more than 100 interactive displays
  Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Umhlanga Ridge
  Tel: 031 566 8040
  Open seven days a week
• Umgeni River Bird Park
  Visit one of the world’s finest bird parks with an extensive collection of exotic and indigenous birds. Spectacular waterfalls and lush vegetation and bird shows.
• Umgeni Steam Railway
  Only operational on the last Sunday of the month. Go for a scenic steam train ride through the countryside.
  Cell: 082 353 6003
  The train departs Kloof Station on the last Sunday of each month.
  Kloof Station to Inchanga & back
  Departs at 12:15pm and returns at 4pm
• uShaka Marine World
  uShaka Marine World in Durban has developed out of a vision to create a world-class entertainment and tourism destination for Durban and all of South Africa.
• Wave House
  Featuring the D-Rex, two Flow Rider Waves, a Skate Park designed by Tony Hawk, live music, bar and restaurant with a view.
  Gateway Theatre of Shopping
  Tel: 031 570 9200
  Open daily from 9am – 10pm,
  except Fri & Sat, open till 12pm
• Ocean City Ice Rink
  Opening times and Prices:
  School holidays: The Ice Rink is open seven days a week, five sessions daily during school and public holidays 
  School term: During the KwaZulu-Natal school term the Ice Rink is open from Wednesday to Sunday and skate sessions are at 10am, 12:15pm, 2:30pm, 5pm, 7pm (Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday) and 7:30pm (Friday and Saturday). Skate sessions are two hours and cost R25 per person and R30 per person on Fridays and Saturdays.
  So pack up your socks and gloves and head on down to the Durban Ice Rink – it’s the only place in town that guarantees cool fun!