Private tour in Durban Paul K
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Paul K.
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Hello and welcome to Durban! My name is Paul and I'm a true Durbanite! Sun, great warm sea and Golden beaches, what more can you ask for? I love the warm climate we have and the proximity to so many great tour venues. I've been living in Durban since I was 13. I've grown up with a love for the outdoors. Camping, fishing, cooking are a few of the things that excite me. I'm a great Sports enthusiast with Rugby at the top of my list. I'm a nature specialist and my passion goes way back to my childhood. I attended a boarding school in the mountains in amongst the farms and quickly learnt about wildlife. All things natural are special to me from grasses and insects to the magnificent Elephants and Mountains. Although I can follow a routine I like to be flexible, especially with private groups. I'm passionate about the Durban Safaris I run but also the Durban Day tours like Durban city Tours and Valley Of 1000 Hills. Guiding to me is a passion, not just a cool way to make a living! Come take a ride with Me and we will discover a few things, new and magical, together. FGASA level 1 NQF level 4, Nature and Cultural registered with edtea registered with Ezemvelo My vehicle holds up to 9 passengers but it's more comfortable with 6. Larger vehicle can be arranged Open Safari vehicle comes with qualified drivers so cannot drive them. I'm only fluent in English, although I can have a conversation in Afrikaans.
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Drive along the Golden Mile. Golden beaches and warm water. Visit the Moses Mabida stadium, built for the 2010 football world cup and compare to the rugby stadium across the road. Drive to a superb view point then through the more affluent suburbs and see the State house where the president or his guests may stay. Take a guided tour through Durban Botanical gardens, built back in 1849 to test plants for Medicinal and economical properties. Walk through the African Muti (traditional medicine) markets . With healers and their stalls and all the ingredients displayed. Visit the Indian Market with its spice stalls and other Indian retail. Walk through the heart of the city to visit the City Hall built next to farewell square where the original settlers set up camp in 1824. The Post office, where Winston Churchill gave his speech after escaping the South African Boers. The original Durban train station. The same station where Mahatma Gandhi bought his first class ticket before being thrown from the train.
Paul customized our tour to coincide with our time in port. He was an extremely informative guide and very knowledgeable & happy to share information regarding Durban and it’s history. Our tour lasted 7 hours and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with Paul and our trip We are leaving well informed about Durban and the surrounding area. Would definitely recommend him as a guide Thank you
Paul was very knowledgeable about history which he shared with us. Everything that he he showed us was very interesting.
Paul was an excellent guide. He was very flexible and even picked us up in Ballito. Very knowledgeable and easy going with a great sense of humour. Definitely recommend Paul.
Paul gave us a very nice tour in Durban. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Thanks again!
Excellent tour. Nicely paced, informative, interesting and a great overview of the city. I cannot recommend Paul highly enough.
Paul was a great tour guide. He was friendly gave out lots of information and took us places he knew would interest us. Especially loved the tour of the botanical gardens which was an unexpected treat on the golf trolley. The markets he took us to were eye opening and we got to see up close local life. Thankyou so much Paul.
Picking up from a hotel or Ships terminal we will normally drive along the Golden mile or even stop to take in the scene. I'll show you the position of the port and talk about the history and beginnings of Durban. We will then visit Moses Mabida Stadium to view and compare to the Rugby stadium across the road. Enjoy views from the cube in Morning Side with all its large houses and the State House, Florida road the heart of the night life, botanical gardens and the spectacular Orchid House. We will take a short walk through the Indian and African Markets with Traditional healers, bead workers, Spice shops and more. If anyone is hungry we will pop into Aunty Pams' , a local restaurant, for some good Bunny chow a traditionally Durban Curry. Please note this is a lite lunch and is included. From here a drive and stroll through town to see the older buildings and the City Hall, post office and original train station. That will be the End and drop offs will be at your desired venue
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The vehicle is a Toyota Quantum. This is a spacious, comfortable, air conditioned mini bus.
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Blue Waters Hotel or MSC cruise terminal
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