Durban is a truly amazing city, with a blend of ethnicities that each lends a special “flavour”. Ethekwini, as the city is known, offers everything from golden beaches with golden sands to the mountainous Thousand Hills, lush green hills, game farms, and forests. You can enjoy street foods on the beach, aquariums, shopping, city tours, scenic flights, spa experiences, and incredible opportunities for dining…

With so much to see, do, and experience, the Bucket List Genie had her hands full trying to pick only four things to do in Durban. Here they are, in no particular order.

#1 – Picnic in the Botanical Gardens

Enjoy the ultimate banquet on a blanket at a venue of your choice, completely set up with blankets and a delectable picnic basket, scatter cushions, rose petals and roses…

#2 – Gondola Rides

Recreate the romance of Venice with a romantic gondola ride in Durban. With three different rides to choose from, you can select the level of romance that’s most appropriate for your date. Choose from a magical date night gondola ride, a message in a bottle gondola ride with picnic or the ultimate gondola experience that takes the romance to the next level. The latter is perfect for popping the question!

#3 – Let Your Love Take Flight

The sky’s not even the limit when you want to whisk your love off their feet. Let the Bucket List Genie set you up with one of our spectacular flight experiences, whether it’s a light aircraft self-fly, a microlight flight or one of our scenic helicopter flights, there’s plenty to choose from.

But why stop with a flight? Add a champagne breakfast, picnic, coffee and cake, or a dinner dance to the mix to up the stakes.

#4 – Segway Safari and Game Drive

Head to PheZulu Safari Park for a scenic two-hour Segway safari and game drive in the Valley of a Thousand Hills. This experience is perfect for a day in the great outdoors. Enjoy the fresh KZN air as you soak up the sunshine and burn some energy out in the wild.

Enjoy Durban’s fun, sun, and sea!