uShaka Marine World on Durban's beachfront

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uShaka
Marine World.

On Durban's Point, uShaka combines what it calls Africa's largest aquarium with a water park, a reptile house and a beachside shopping walk. Plan a full day.

30 km25 min drive from Cabana Mio
4parks in one
09:00–17:00every day

What is there

Sea World is the aquarium, built into the hull of a shipwreck, with sharks, rays, turtles and the dolphin and seal presentations. Wet 'n Wild has the water slides, Dangerous Creatures shows some of the world's most venomous snakes, Kids World is the play area, and the Village Walk has shops and restaurants on the promenade.

Tickets are sold only at uShaka itself or on its own website. uShaka warns against other sites offering discounts.

Good to know

Address
1 King Shaka Avenue, Point, Durban
Open
Monday to Sunday 09:00–17:00, including holidays
Tickets
uShaka's own ticket office or website only

Questions

How far is uShaka from Cabana Mio?

About 30 km, roughly 25 minutes by car outside rush hour.

Sources: uShaka Marine World. Checked October 2026; prices and hours change, so confirm with uShaka Marine World before you go.

Plan your visit

uShaka Marine World

Visit ushakamarine.com