110.Tag Durban, South Africa 14.03.2026

After another 3 days at sea, we reach Durban, on the east coast of South Africa by the Indian Ocean.
The province of KwaZulu Natal, Zulu Land (80% of the population are Zulu), with its capital Durban, is a very fertile area (about 1000mm of rain per year), primarily growing sugarcane and producing around 2.5 million tons of sugar per year.
Durban, with around 3.5 million inhabitants, is the third-largest city in South Africa but has the largest and busiest port.
We explore the area along the Dolphin Coast, known as the 'Golden Miles', featuring beautiful beaches protected by shark nets north of the city, leading to Ballito Beach, a modern resort with many new star hotels, numerous golf courses, and resorts.
We visit Thomson's Bay with its 50m tidal pool, the upscale suburb of Umhlanga, and Shaka's Rock Beach and Park, and enjoy the view from Currie Hill.