Durban

Free things to do in Durban

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10 places in Durban you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.

Parks & viewpoints

Free parks & viewpoints in Durban

Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve
Bluff Nature Reserve
Burman Bush
Durban Botanic Gardens9A John Zikhali RoadMon–Sun 07:30-17:45
Jameson Park
Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve
Mitchell Park
Pigeon Valley
The Old Fort
Umgeni River Bird Park490 Riverside Road

Free-admission days

When museums in South Africa open free entry

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

If you'd like a guide too

Free & cheap tours in Durban

A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.

Tickets for attractions in Durban, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What can you do in Durban for free?

10 places in Durban with free entry — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best are gathered here by type.

Are there free museums in Durban?

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

Is a city pass worth it if most sights are free?

Usually not. A city pass pays off when you visit 2–3 paid sights a day. If most of your day is parks, markets and free museums, skip it.

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