uShaka Marine World Travel Guide: Top Sights in South africa, Tours &

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uShaka Marine World- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Modern Urban; South Africa; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 6 hours

Spanning 16 hectares in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, uShaka Marine World, opened on April 30, 2004, is a premier destination for entertainment and conservation. Designed by Creative Kingdom Inc., this theme park received the Themed Entertainment Association's award in 2005 for its outstanding thematic creative design. The park features a vast aquatic habitat with 4.6 million gallons of water and over 10,000 animal species, reflecting its commitment to marine biodiversity. Attractions include uShaka Wet 'n Wild, a water park with exhilarating slides and pools, and uShaka Beach, offering pristine sands and an expansive ocean pier. Visitors can also explore the uShaka Village Walk, a vibrant marketplace styled like an African village, perfect for dining and shopping. For thrill-seekers, uShaka Dangerous Creatures provides an exciting look at formidable animals, while Chimp Zee features Africa's longest continuous belay system, offering an adventurous rope course with stunning views.

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Reviews of uShaka Marine World

Chané Edwards

4
Reviewed: 2024-08-12

Luckily we go there early... pretty soon we were all packed like sardines. The whole aquarium is well maintained with knowledgeable staff. The seal and dolphin shows are well coordinated and fund for the whole family. A must visit! But go as soon as they open to avoid queues!
Dario Reiser

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-30

uShaka Marine World was absolutely spectacular! I loved every second of it. The place is beautiful and very engaging. They have a wide variety of sea creatures it’s truly fascinating. It’s a great place to take your kids to see some fascinating sea creatures and learn about the marine world. The staff is super friendly and were always more than happy to tell you about the creatures and you can really see they know what they’re talking about. The place wasn’t very crowded, granted I went on a week day not weekend. I recommend this place for truly anyone and everyone! This is definitely a must visit in Durban.
Pam Orren

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-03

We got there early. There was a lot of parking with helpful friendly car guards. The aquarium was filled with so many fish and various eco systems. Staff were very informative and had a wealth of information on the history of all the fish and turtles. Well worth the visit.
Shinta Hapsari (Mama Cibob)

5
Reviewed: 2024-06-21

It cost us R240pp, but it was worth it. I love the shipwreck theme Aquarium, very unique. My son enjoyed the Seal and Dolphin shows. The Seal show has more funny scenes, while the Dolphin show more like guessing game which makes it interesting. I also like that they have shops and restaurant in the vicinity, where the guard will allow you to grab something to eat and go back to aquarium without having to buy another ticket. Just show them the band.
Alida Viljoen

5
Reviewed: 2024-03-14

Went there twice. Absolutely awesome. And the animal trainers were the best. Absolutely spectacular and breathless shows. Keep up the good work. The aquarium was also jaw dropping, and the guides did their best to answer all questions. Would recommend everybody to pop in at uShaka. Thank you for a very colorful and eventful visit.