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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 28o South (approximately the same as Brisbane) and 32o east.
Distances (km):
Johannesburg: 600
Cape Town: 1600
Pietermaritzburg: 80
Harare: 1000
Lusaka: 1200
New York: 13000
London: 9000
Sydney: 7000
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: 24oC / 74oF Minimum: 20oC
Mean winter temperatures: 19oC/ 66oF Minimum: 9oC
Annual rainfall: 1000mm.
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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