Durban/UMhlanga

Durban is a city on the South East Coast of South Africa, along the Indian Ocean. Durban isn’t the safest place to be in South Africa, so unless you plan on using it as a stopping grounds to get around, there isn’t too many reasons to visit. 

I came to the Durban area as my friend Lauren lives in UMhlanga, an area just outside of Durban, which is where I was staying prior to and after the safari. As a home base for a few days, I had some time to check out the things that there are to do around, including going to the waterfront and spending time walking along the promenade, and treating myself to a day at the Oyster Box Spa. 

The promenade walk is a beautiful walk at any point during the day! You will pass by a lighthouse, surfers along the bay, and the whalebone pier. If you’re looking for somewhere to try out a yoga class, Manifest Yoga is a great studio offering up a variety of different classes for any level.

The Oyster Box is a high-end spa in UMhlanga where you can spend a day truly pampering yourself. I had a full body massage here, and with that, you get access to small bites, a hot tub, and an area to relax and unwind with tea and refreshments. If you’re looking for a place for some real RnR, this is the spot!

Durban is also known for its Indian curries - there is a large indian population here, so if you love a good curry like I do - be sure to try it out!