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DURBAN SOUTH EXPERIENCE
Sodurba Tourism
Sodurba Tourism is involved in accommodation, travel services, venues and conference organisers, historical and cultural centres, recreation and entertainment attractions, educational tourism services, conservation areas, restaurants, sports venues, clubs facilities and trails and security for South Durban, which encompasses the Bluff, Wentworth, Mobeni, Jacobs, Woodlands, Montclair, Yellowwood Park, Clairwood, the harbour, Isipingo, Prospecton, Merebank and Wilson’s Wharf.
Dolphins and whales
The warm water of the Indian Ocean that wash Durban’s shores are alive with marine life. Schools of bottlenose dolphin move up and down the coast all year round, and whales can be seen off the coast from July through to November - mainly humpback whales and occasionally southern rights. You can view these creature from high points along the coast, or even from the beach as the dolphins frequently frolic in the waves or just behind backline.
A number of dolphin and whale watching businesses have sprung up along the coast, offering ski-boat trips to view these gentle creatures close-up. Deep-sea fishing charters also ply these waters, launching from Umhlanga, Tongaat, Umdloti, Umkomaas and Durban. Pleasure cruises are also offered around the harbour and out to sea, with spectacular views of the city and the coastline.
Creatures of the deep
There are a variety of shark species found off the shores of Durban and adjacent coast. Most common is the ragged- tooth shark which is especially plentiful at Aliwal Shoal, which has become famous among divers world-wide for sightings of this shy creature. For those whose interest in sharks is more intellectual, the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board in Umhlanga is an informative and interesting visit. Visitors have the opportunity to learn about the biology, ecology and conservation of sharks, and view a 20-minute shark dissection.
The KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board maintain shark nets along Durban’s bathing beaches to ensure the safety of water users.
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