Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – Durban, South Africa

Where in the World Are We?

We are in Durban, South Africa.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
The home of “Bunny Chow”

Durban is a coastal city located on the eastern shore of South Africa, along the Indian Ocean. It is the largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal and is well known for its warm climate, beautiful beaches, and busy port—one of the largest in Africa. Durban has a rich cultural diversity, shaped by African, Indian, and European influences, which is reflected in its languages, traditions, and especially its food.

The city is famous for local dishes such as bunny chow, a popular street food that highlights Durban’s strong Indian heritage.

In addition to its cultural life, Durban is an important economic and tourism center. Visitors are drawn to attractions like the Golden Mile beachfront, uShaka Marine World, and nearby nature reserves and mountains. The city also plays a key role in trade, manufacturing, and transportation due to its strategic coastal location. With its mix of modern development, natural beauty, and cultural history, Durban is a unique and vibrant city in South Africa.

SIGHTS
• The Golden Mile and Beaches
• Umgeni River Bird
• Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
• Kwa Muhle Museum
• Durban Natural Science Museum
• Mini Town
• Durban City Hall

CULTURE
One of the strongest expressions of Durban’s culture is its food, especially spicy curries and the famous bunny chow, which originated in the city. Religion also plays an important role, with Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and traditional African beliefs practiced side by side. Cultural celebrations such as Diwali, Reed Dance festivals, and Heritage Day reflect this diversity. Along with a relaxed coastal lifestyle, love for sport (especially rugby, soccer, and surfing), and strong community values, Durban’s culture is a dynamic blend of tradition and modern urban life.

Today’s Excursion – Tala Private Game Reserve

Located in the KwaZulu-Natal hills is the wildlife conservancy of Tala Private Game Reserve, an area of indigenous acacia thornveld, open grassland, and sensitive wetland that provides an exceptional environment for game viewing and birdwatching.

Tala provides visitors with superb game viewing experiences in open game vehicles with highly knowledgeable and
experienced rangers and a tracker who will not fail to impress you with his bush skills. At Tala, the aim is to bring you closer to nature, to interact with the environment and animals, and to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the African bush. The reserve, which spans nearly 7,500 acres (3,000 hectares) and encompasses diverse natural environments, features well over 300 bird species, along with big game such as rhino, kudu, hippo, giraffe, and the rare sable antelope. Several distinctive and remarkable plant species are also found on Tala. The fiery aloe in full bloom, the imposing euphorbia, and the smell of the fragrant wild sage on a dewy morning make for wonderful, vivid memories.

First, the Zebras.

Next are the Rhinos.

Followed by Osterich, Nala, Kudus, Wildebeast, birds, hippos…

And, the highlights were the Giraffes.

Finally, a few miscellaneous pictures.

Dinner was at The Atlantide Restaurant