Things to Do with Kids in Durban

Packing for your family holiday is pretty simple when you’re preparing to visit Durban with the kids. Thanks to the summer sunshine that the city is so well known for, you can pack light and worry more about bringing home some souvenirs!

If you’re looking for things to do with the kids in Durban, here’s a quick list of great ideas:

People’s Park

People’s Park at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium is a well-loved spot for Durban families and it’s really not surprising. With a gigantic playground, wide spaces for bicycle rides, skateboards and roller-skating, you can spend all day here! If you left your bikes at home, rent some at the Stadium and spend the day doing laps with the kids.

Oh, but the best part? You can relax at People’s Park Café and let the kids run wild. Order yourself a coffee or a cool drink and you’ll still have the little people in your sights as you chill out.

Ushaka Marine World

Everyone will tell you that a visit to Ushaka Marine World is essential but it can get pretty packed during the holiday seasons. Ushaka’s Kids World thins the crowd out a little, as it’s here where the kids can enjoy safe fun, under the watchful eye of their parents. Home to a gigantic sandpit and the largest jungle gym in Africa.

Kids World is designed to let your little ones let loose, while you relax. Enjoy the Mascot Show, find out more about our feathered friends at a Bird Show or snap a quick family portrait at the Photo Hut. There’s also an on-site masseuse for moms and dads who could do with a little pampering while the kids play.

Umgeni Steam Railway

It’s become almost a rite of passage for Durban children to take a trip on the Umgeni Steam Railway. Anyone who has hopped on board and enjoyed the peaceful journey from Kloof Station to Inchanga will tell you how enchanting the trip is. Taking you through the picturesque Valley of 1000 Hills, the locomotive chugs along one of the oldest active railway lines in the country.

It’s not just an educational trip, but a beautiful one too! Reserve your space on the next locomotive trip and look forward to sitting back and savouring some of the province’s most beautiful landscapes.

Hiking Trails in Umhlanga

One of the particularly prestigious suburbs in Durban, Umhlanga isn’t just a spot for grand homes and ocean views. There’s a nature reserve in it! There are a number of hiking and walking nature trails within and adjacent to the Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve, all of which will get you and the kids exploring!

The Hawaan Forest Walk is a gentle trail that takes you through the indigenous woodland. Visitors are taken on guided walks each Saturday morning so book your space on the next one!

Mr Funtubbles At Gateway

Gateway Theatre of Shopping is an experience all on its own that’s crammed with great things to do with the kids and more stores than you can think of to shop at. And if the kids are keen on whirling around in a teacup or zooming around in dodgem cars, Mr Funtubbles is the place to be! Most of the rides are also parent-friendly so everyone can join in the fun!

Get ready to have a great time on your family holiday in Durban and don’t forget to check out Sibaya Casino and Entertainment World while you’re there!