Durban's Location Please note that this site is for Warthog Web Design and Durban Website Designers PORTFOLIO PURPOSES ONLY and may not be fully functional due to its age We have accommodation available in Durban for the 2010 World Cup including shuttles to and from all the matches. Escorted tours around Natal/Drakensberg/Battlefields and Zululand are also available Contact Us! Thumbnail Durban Please note that this site is for Warthog Web Design and Durban Website Designers PORTFOLIO PURPOSES ONLY and may not be fully functional due to its age We have accommodation available in Durban for the 2010 World Cup including shuttles to and from all the matches. Escorted tours around Natal/Drakensberg/Battlefields and Zululand are also available Contact Us!

Location:
Durban is located on the South east coast of South Africa. Its shoreline is washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

It lies 600kms South of the Tropic of Capricorn at latitude 28^o South (approximately the same as Brisbane) and 32^o east.

Distances (km):
Johannesburg: 600
Cape Town: 1600
Pietermaritzburg: 80
Harare: 1000
Lusaka: 1200

New York: 13000
London: 9000
Sydney: 7000

Climate:

Durban's proximity to the warm Mozambique current ensures an equable, sub-tropical climate. Summers (Nov - Mar) are characterized by sultry days with occasional thunder showers while winters (May - Oct) are normally dry, sunny and balmy.

Mean summer temperatures: 24^oC / 74^oF Minimum: 20^oC
Mean winter temperatures: 19^oC/ 66^oF Minimum: 9^oC
Annual rainfall: 1000mm.

Proximity to Major Attractions:

The major game reserves are within 3 - 4 hours drive from Durban. The Kruger National Park is approximately 7-8 hours drive. The Drakensberg mountains are 2-3 hours drive.

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