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Sunday, September 18, 1994 Here I will give you an idea how long it took to get to our final destination --Durban, South Africa. Our first leg of the journey began in Toronto with a flight on Delta Air Lines to Washington Dulles Airport. From there we boarded US/AFRICA AIRWAYS which would bring us to Johannesburg, but first stopping on Cape Verdi Island for refuelling. US/AFRICA AIRWAYS was a new service when we went and we were thoroughly spoiled on the plane which wasn't completely full. We had wonderful service and food (served with real silverware), a package with slippers & head phones and any kind of drink that you desired. My favourite at the time was Amaretto. We finally arrived in Johannesburg Monday, September 19 and now had to take a plane to Durban, which was a short 45-minute plane ride. Our brother-in-law picked us up at the airport. We were both prettty tired after almost 17 hours of travelling time. Toronto-Washington-Cape Verdi-Johannesburg-Durban. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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 Hans & Lori on a Ricksha by LoriPori One of the fun things to do is RIDE A RICKSHA. Rickshas were brought to Durban by the Hulett family. By 1904, there were 2000 registered ricksha pullers. Our "puller" made it a lot of fun for us as he jumped up and down like an animal would and made all these funny noises. We had a great time, even if it was just for a few minutes. The posted price at the time was 5 rands per person. Tips appreciated. Leave a Comment Theme: Bicycle
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Public Transport in Durban, is not as good as the rest of the world. The most popular mode of public transport is the Mynah Bus. There are 84 Mynah Buses which are controlled by the Department of Durban Transport. They operate to and from South Beach, North Beach, Albert Park, Market, Morningside, Berea, Tollgate, Musgrave, Mitchelles Park, Botanic Gardens, Ridge and Vause Road. Timetables are free and can be obtained from Pine Street bus terminal, opposite the Workshop Shopping Mall and the Metro Information Centre, Shop 12 Old Mutual Arcade, 303 West Street, Durban Leave a Comment
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 The Banana Express by cokes A Scenic drive along the South Coast road to Port Shepstone. Transfer to the Banana Express steam train for a scenic journey through spectacular indigenous forests and rolling green hills - Barbecue lunch at Paddock - Drive through Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve. Leave a Comment
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 South African Rail Service - Spoornet by MikeAtSea Durban can be reached by train from Cape Town and Johannesburg, though train journeys in South Africa take quiet some time. The duration from Cape Town is more then 30 hours and 12 hours from Johannesburg. Yet the journey is comfortable and inexpensive. Leave a Comment
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 SAA by MikeAtSea South Africa's national airline SAA offers regular air services to Durban from Johannesburg, Cape Town, East London, Port Elizabeth and other cities. The full route network and reservations can be done online at the web page address below. Leave a Comment
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 Welcome to KwaZulu Natal! by MikeAtSea Durban can be reached by road from all sides: North – N2 highway – coming from Swaziland and the Kruger Park South – N2 highway – coming from the Eastern Cape, East London & Port Elizabeth West – N3 highway – coming from the Gauteng Province, Johannesburg & Pretoria Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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 RICKSHAW BOY. by PEE-WEE When visiting Durban,be sure to travel down Marine Parade with a Rickshaw Boy. A splendid experience and a colourful one at that ,you wont forget a ride with a Rickshaw Boy in a while. Traditionally clothed and very interesting. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 Ricksha Bus by Waalewiener There is a reliable Bus service in Durban ,and it is called MYNAH, it is frequent and it brings people to the North & South Shore Beaches, the CBD and the surrounding subburbs. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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by ratcorp Plane- If your comming from Overseas , Best route would be from JHB (Johanesberg ) then down to Durban. Capetown also has regular Inflights. Have you ever thought about flying into Capetown , Embarking on a Train and slowly making your way to Durban . It takes around 2 days , and is one of the most peaceful ways to see the South African Country side. Numerous Bus Routes can be booked in advance into Durban from both Capetown and Johanesberg. (I don't recomend the trip , its long and tiring) The QU2 stops once in a while in Durban. Some famous ships disembark from Durban harbour on the way up to Madigascar and the Islands of Mozambeque. Take a TAXI. Not your avarage Taxi mind you. More along the lines of a mini bus . Yes they are dangerous. But you have never lived until you have prayed for you life in one of thease Mini Bus's. The will drop you off almost ANYPLACE. Ask rates before entering . Make sure you have NO camera's , or Jewlry , and if you can go with a local. They are the quickest and most efficent way around the city and surounding areas .BUT don't go into the Taxi Rank areas , Its highly dangerous. Renting a car would be one of the best bets (and its very cheap ) One can get rented cars Directly from the Durban International Airport. Walking from the beach into the city center is possible , but its better to take a bus or other means of transport. Durban can get VERY hot and Humid. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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