{"id":98363,"date":"2016-02-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/durban-ideas-weekend-break\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:53:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:53:16","slug":"durban-ideas-weekend-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/durban-ideas-weekend-break\/","title":{"rendered":"48 Hours In Amazing Durban"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let Travelstart be your guide to an action-packed two-day getaway in tropical Durbs. Inspired by the antics of Travel Man<\/a> we bring you a massive 48 hour dose of sun-soaked, easy-living eThekweni that’s short on coin and big on fun.<\/p>\n

As mini-breaks go, Durbs is an all-round winner in terms of proximity from Cape Town and Johannesburg, outstanding regional cuisine and an array of fun places and spaces to keep you entertained all weekend long. Go in search of the ultimate bunny chow, learn the art of Stand Up Paddle boarding and experience all that Durban has to offer.<\/p>\n

48 hours and counting…<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Your launch pad:<\/h2>\n

Touch down at King Shaka International Airport after a short domestic flight.<\/p>\n

Stay in the beautifully designed Concierge Boutique Bungalows<\/h2>\n

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Image courtesy of The Concierge Boutique Bungalows Facebook Page<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Image courtesy of The Concierge Boutique Bungalows Facebook Page<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Rates:<\/strong>
\nFrom around R1350 for two people sharing a night including a smashing breakfast, free parking and free wifi.<\/p>\n

Good to know<\/h2>\n

Sign up<\/a> for their membership perks and hear about their special deals first.
\n37-43 St Mary’s Avenue
\nCall: 031 309 4453
\nThe Concierge Boutique Bungalows are an easy 30 minute drive from King Shaka International. Getting around is simplest if you hire a car for the weekend, otherwise staying in a hotel directly on the beach front, right in the heart of the action, is a good idea.<\/p>\n

Ready to get going?<\/p>\n

Find the best flights to Durban here<\/a>.<\/h3>\n

Discover your new breakfast favourite at the revamped Freedom Caf\u00e9<\/h2>\n

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Image courtesy of Freedom Cafe Facebook Page<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Even if you’re not staying in the Concierge Boutique Bungalows, the Freedom Caf\u00e9 on the property is open to the public and is an excellent way to start off your weekend with an exceptional breakfast. They’ve got a banging new menu as of the 1 February 2016 – perfect timing for revisiting an old favourite.
\n40 St Marys Ave.
\nCall: 031 309 4453<\/p>\n

Rent bikes from Bike & Bean to glide along Durban’s golden mile<\/h2>\n

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Courtesy of responsibletraveller via Phillipa Rowney<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

One of the most popular things to do in Durbs is to order a delicious cappuccino from Bike & Bean, and sip it while taking in the rolling waves then rent a couple of bikes and glide up and down Durban’s golden mile. Snell Parade, Durban. Call 082 773 6870.<\/p>\n

Spot castles in the sand at New Beach<\/h2>\n

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The ultimate installation art these sand castles may not stand forever but the craftsmanship is out of this world. Serious wow factor.<\/p>\n

KZNSA Gallery for lunch<\/h2>\n

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Courtesy of Kate Louise Peniston via The KZNSA Facebook Page<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Courtesy of Shirin Motala<\/span><\/p>\n

The art gallery is set in an airy, light-filled, modern building with the popular caf\u00e9 spilling out under leafy trees. Families and friends chat happily in the dappled shade with a range of light lunch options available and slick service. There is an excellent selection of design, photography and academic literature for sale on the second floor of the gallery and a well-stocked gift shop with real finds. Bulwer Road, Durban. Call: 031 277 1705.<\/p>\n

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The gallery is close to Florida road’s buzzing shopping and restaurant strip.<\/p>\n

Masala pineapple beachfront delights<\/h2>\n

Like Bangkok, Durban beachfront is all about the delicious street food. Top on the list is Umbila (mielies) with salt and butter and curried pineapple on sticks. The best is to sample a little of everything. Many thanks to eNCA reporter, Nontobeko Sibisi, for her gorgeous grams.<\/p>\n

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“R5 umbila sistaz” ..yes please! brother man. #EverydayBestDay #StreetFood #BeachSnacks #Durban #Beachfront #GoldenMile #Foodie #Umbila #BlackGirlTravels I’m not one for the kitchen but I’m all about my food hi – granted my appetite can be very bi-polar especially these past couple of weeks but – a girls gotta eat right? (my producer was not very happy about my eating habits. To be honest, hotel food is dense and overwhelming on the plate my appetite leaves me at the table, angizenzi.) One thing I appreciated about staying at the DBN beachfront was the variety of on-the-go snacks – all delicious, damn affordable and light on my tummy. I’ve come to accept that my stomach is very fussy or just plane moody. small chunks of light meals are the way forward. Umbila with salt and butter to taste is probably one of my foodie soft spots – we grew up on this stuff maaann! *beams*<\/a><\/p>\n

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