Five things to do at uShaka Marine World this festive season
From an educational aquarium visit to a heart-racing ride down the Wet 'n Wild slide, uShaka Marine World has got it all!
DURBAN’S uShaka Marine World is a world-class entertainment theme park and tourist destination located on Durban’s Golden Mile. Looking for things to do in Durban, South Africa? uShaka Marine World brings together cultures, like no other place in Africa – into a safe, secure and clean environment that resonates with the sound of fun, laughter and the spirit of togetherness.
The festive season is upon us, and families around Durban have a long holiday ahead of them. As the sun comes out for summer, a family day out might be just what you need.
One way to enjoy family bonding time is to visit uShaka Marine World on the Durban coast.
Here are five things to do at uShaka:
- Visit the aquarium
The stunning sea life on display will leave young and old amazed, and there are plenty of informative plaques on the way to make the experience as educational as it is entertaining! The aquarium features a wide range of sea creatures, including brindle bass fish, silvertip sharks, lionfish, cowfish, batfish, scorpionfish and catsharks! There are also huge stingrays on display, which visitors can swim with and feed, and the sea world is home to 37 endangered African penguins. Visitors can also take part in feeding the variety of sharks who call the marine world home, and the brave few can hop into the tank to swim with the revered sea predator.
- Drop in at the Dangerous Creatures display
Go from fear to fascination with Dangerous Creatures! Dangerous Creatures is an adventure reptile enthusiasts won’t want to miss! Find it in the Village Walk at uShaka Marine World. With snakes, amphibians and lizards on display, this is the perfect spot to soak up some reptile facts and enjoy the sights to see. Get your photo taken with a more than life-size giant anaconda at Dangerous Creatures or venture inside to see dart frogs, tarantulas and bearded lizards, which never let go once they bite down, a false water cobra, giant bullfrogs, tree vipers and more!
- Snorkelling
uShaka has a 2-million-litre lagoon surrounded by hundreds of colourful fish and totally harmless sharks! Get up close and personal with marine life in the water. uShaka offers snorkelling sessions that promise a world of wonder.
- Watch a dolphin show
The dolphin show is a great way to see a dolphin up close. Spectators are sure to be dazzled. Dolphin shows run daily at uShaka at the Dolphin Stadium, and audience members can dance along with the aquatic stars of the show!
- Visit the Wet ‘n Wild
The Wet and Wild offers a bucket-load of fun with slides and other rides to enjoy. There’s also the lazy river to unwind on after the rush. Wet ‘n Wild is a fun freshwater world of slides and pools and caters for both adrenaline junkies and those who just want to unwind on the water.
