Durban

There are various options to 'meet' dolphins, seals and rays, but animal welfare groups suggest such interactions create stress for these creatures. — Lonely Planet

Pronounced kwa-moosh-le (with a light e, as in hen), this small museum, housed in what used to be the notorious Department of Native Affairs, tells of Durban's apartheid history. — Fodor's

Amid bustling, suburban Berea, Muckleneuk is a tranquil Cape Dutch home in a leafy garden. — Fodor's

Opposite the Greyville Racecourse, Africa's oldest surviving botanical garden is a delightful 150-year-old oasis of greenery interlaced with walking paths, fountains, and ponds. — Fodor's

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. — Michelin Guide

Found in the beautiful 1866 courthouse behind City Hall, this museum offers a worthwhile insight into the highs and lows of colonial living. — Lonely Planet

On a service road running parallel to Margaret Mncadi Ave you can explore two former steam tugs and see the huge wicker basket once used for hoisting passengers onto ocean liners. — Lonely Planet

In the congested, not-so-shiny downtown neighborhood in Durban, the mosque's gilded spires are a sight to behold, glittering beneath the late afternoon sun. — Afar Magazine

This magnificent lotus-shaped temple, opened in 1985, is at the heart of activities run by the city's International Society for Krishna Consciousness. — Fodor's

The Victoria Street Market is a colourful maze of galleries lined with shops selling spices from the Orient, souvenirs from Africa and Asia, and everyday objects. — Michelin Guide

Five hundred steps will lead you to an observation deck at the very top of the arch at Durban's beautiful Moses Mabhida Stadium, built for the World Cup in 2010. — Afar Magazine

This museum at City Hall boasts an impressive, if pleasantly retro, display of stuffed birds and insects, plus African animals. — Lonely Planet

Found on the Umgeni River, north of the centre, this bird park makes for a relaxing escape from the throng. — Lonely Planet

A vibrant, contemporary mix of local, southern African, and international work is presented here, though the main focus is on work from KwaZulu-Natal. — Fodor's

It's not surprising then that Durban's Sugar Terminal is the largest in southern Africa and one of the most advanced in the world. — Fodor's

This not-for-profit gallery has temporary exhibitions of modern South African art. Once you’ve perused the gallery, its outdoor cafe, set under shady trees, is a lovely place to visit. — Lonely Planet

This once-hip waterside development is now a little tired, but it’s the best place to get a view of Durban’s harbour and its activities. — Lonely Planet

Built in 1910 in Edwardian neo-baroque style, the hall looks as if it has been shipped straight from the United Kingdom column by column. — Fodor's