2 Best Sights in Beachfront, Durban

In front of uShaka Marine World aquarium and water theme park this beach has small waves and calm conditions, making it great for families. Sand sculptors are often here, too, creating intricate artwork. Grassy banks offer an alternative to the sand (which isn't always as clean as the more central beaches), and the local surf schools are busy all year round. Amenities: parking (fee). Best for: swimming; walking.

This aquatic complex combines the uShaka Sea World aquarium and the uShaka Wet ‘n Wild water park. The largest aquarium in the southern hemisphere, it has a capacity of nearly 6 million gallons of water, more than four times the size of Cape Town’s aquarium. The massive tanks house more than 350 species of fish and other sea life and the biggest variety of sharks in the world, including ragged-tooth and Zambezi (bull sharks); try to catch the divers hand-feeding fish and rays in the morning. The complex also includes dolphin, penguin, and seal shows, and a variety of reptiles and amphibians populate the Dangerous Creatures exhibit. The extensive water park comprises slides, pools, and a variety of different water rides. The intensity ranges from toddler-friendly to adrenaline junkie. Durban’s moderate winter temperatures make it an attraction pretty much year-round, though it’s especially popular in summer. Right out front, the uShaka Beach is also one of the best in the city with lifeguards on duty. Avoid public holidays, and call ahead during winter when hours may change.