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A Must-See Attraction the carbon footprint, supporting local vendors and
uShaka’s wide range of entertainment and leisure reducing usage of water and electricity.
outdoor activities are aimed at all generations and at In addition to spearheading important city wide
both the international and domestic tourism markets. conservation projects such as beach clean ups, uShaka
These include everything from adrenaline pumping is deeply committed to improving the quality of life of
water slides at Wet ‘n Wild to fun and games at uShaka both its surrounding community and others around
Kids World to an ‘up close and personal’ experience Durban. The annual Swimanathi provides important
at uShaka Sea Animal Encounter Island. In addition, water safety education and teaches children from the
uShaka is popular for its dolphin shows and the Chimp nearby Addington Primary School to swim.
& Zee Rope Adventure Park.
CSI projects also include the Ntenga Foundation where
The Village Walk retail centre is designed to include not special walk/run events raise funds to buy school shoes.
only shopping and a range of restaurants and fast-food Visitors from a number of orphanages and old age
outlets, but plenty of activities for the whole family. homes are also regularly hosted.
These include the Dangerous Reptiles exhibition, the
“kiddies’ choo-choo”, two spas, a dive operator and 1st A Business Partner
Zulu Safaris which offers tours around Durban and the Management has built strategic partnerships with key
province, as well as manages the gondolas in the canals. stakeholders within the city’s broader tourism sector
including Durban Tourism, Tourism KZN, KZN Film
Tourism with a Conscience Commission, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, Durban ICC,
In conjunction with the South African Association Moses Mabhida Stadium and Msinsi Resorts.
for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR), uShaka
Marine World is a key African authority on marine A Stakeholder with a Future
conservation. A strong marine conservation message uShaka will play an integral part in Durban’s future
is integral to all events held at the park as well as the tourism offering as it continues to drive growth within
iconic SeaWorld aquarium. With its 22 million litre the Durban Point Waterfront Development and Inner
tanks, it is home to more than 300 species of marine City through working closely with the new Durban
life and 10 000 sea creatures. Cruise Terminal and other key stakeholders.
In partnership with SAAMBR, uShaka’s Green Ambas- uShaka is about to embark on a recapitalisation
sadors Program subscribes to the United Nations ‘Ten phase. Assets will be upgraded, and new and
Guiding Principles’ and seeks to enhance UShaka’s exciting attractions introduced via investments by
reputation as an attraction of choice whilst increasing its shareholders as well as public private sector
profits through goodwill. Activities supported by partnerships. A total of R300 million is expected to be
staff include effective usage of vehicles to reduce invested over the next 20 years.

Full Name of Company: Durban Marine Theme Park COO: Neville Pillay
Soc Ltd (RF), Trading as uShaka Marine World CFO: Elspeth Govender
Industry Sector: Hospitality CONTACT DETAILS
Services / Products: Tourism Attraction Physical Address: 1 King Shaka Avenue, Point, Durban,
Date Established: 30 April 2004 4001
Auditors / Accountants: Auditor General Postal Address: P.O. Box 38416, Point, 4069
Bankers: Nedbank Tel: +27 (0)31 328 8000
Fax: +27 (0)31 328 8090
KEY PERSONNEL E-mail: reception@ushakamarineworld.co.za
CEO: Ndabezitha Khoza Website: www.ushakamarineworld.co.za
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