To get an idea of what Durban as a city is like, and what you can do here (or from here), go to the
Durban Tourism or the
Durban.co.za website.
Four major arts festivals are held on campus each year.
These include the Time of the Writer; Poetry Africa; an international
film festival; and Jomba, a contemporary dance festival. To find out
more about these explore the Centre for Creative Arts site.
Durban has two historic, independent bookshops, one of which, Adams Campus Bookshop, is located on Howard College campus, campus@adamsbooks.co.za
For Africana and selected political economy and left-wing publications
you can visit Ike's Books and Collectibles, situated at 48a Florida
Road, or email them at ikesbooks@iafrica.com
Durban is ideally located for the pursuit of outdoor activities.
Some of the most popular activities include: sailing, diving, surfing
and year-round swimming. You'll find beaches, game reserves and
mountains all within a short drive from the city.