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uShaka Marine WorldvsNatal Shark Board
Both are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Natal Shark Board ranks significantly higher than uShaka Marine World. Natal Shark Board is ranked #5 in Durban with endorsements from 2 reviewers including Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet.
uShaka Marine World
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
1 Bell Street, PO Box 38416, Durban 4001, South Africa
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Fodor's "This aquatic complex combines the uShaka Sea World aquarium and the uShaka Wet 'n Wild water park." Full review
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Avoid on public holidays and call ahead during winter when hours may change.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"There are various options to 'meet' dolphins, seals and rays, but animal welfare groups suggest such interactions create stress for these creatures." Full review
Afar Magazine "Ushaka Marine World is a great place to take the family. You can spend the day having fun at the water park, catch the dolphin show or get in some knowledge and check out the aquarium." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This leisure area on Durban's seafront is divided into two parts: a shopping area with boutiques, restaurants (including some that are upscale) and entertainment throughout the day, plus a marine park." Full review
Natal Shark Board Fodor's Michelin Guide Lonely Planet
Umhlanga Rocks off the M4, Durban, South Africa
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Fodor's "Most of the popular bathing beaches in KwaZulu-Natal are protected by shark nets maintained by this shark-research institute, the world's foremost." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"The Natal Sharks Board, a research institute, is working to better understand these sharks and to protect them as some of them are endangered species." Full review
Lonely Planet "This research institute is dedicated to studying sharks, specifically in relation to their danger to humans." Full review
