Umhlanga rocks, valley of a thousand Hills, Shaka's Rock and Warner beach, they are all places worth a visit, close enough to Durban to enjoy and far enough to leave the stresses of city life behind, for a while. Please write to us and tell us about your backpacking  and backpacker hostel experiences in the surrounding areas of Durban.

For more information on Durban surrounds, please scroll down to our travel guide section on your right.