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Durban beach, photo Simisa. Summer here is October through April, and winters are mild. This subtropical region, with lush forests, plenty of birdlife, wetlands, mountains, raging altitudes, and pristine beaches, is home to the offspring of several cultures that clashed here, Zulu, British, Afrikaner and Indian among them.

Out of a tumultuous history, and the rich diversity of it's people, something new is still forming: a mix of languages, cuisines and political perspectives that's unique to this place. Cape Town and Johannesburg, with far larger gays scenes, are the country's gay capitals. Same-sex marriage became legal in South Africa on November 30, with the Civil Unions Bill -- the fifth country in the world, and the first and still the only country in Africa to do so.

Durban International Airport is about 25 miles from downtown. Taxis are very expensive, so consider a shuttle bus. A car is the best way to get around Durban. For city bus services see the Durban Transport and Mynah and Muvo information sites, which include a map of the People Mover routes. Buses on the three People Mover altitudes blue, green and red run every 15 minutes between the hours of 5am and 10pm daily.

The rand is the local currency. Each rand is divided into cents. ATMs are plentiful in business and hotel districts. Exit is the gay news and listings source for all of South Africa. Mambaonline and Queerlife South Africa are websites with nationwide information. The Durban Lesbian and Gay Community and Health Centre 42 McKenzie Rd, Morningside provides community services and resources including a library, health clinic, counseling and club advice, plus info on the local gay scene.

BAT Centre 45 Maritime Pl arts and culture community centre in Small Craft Harbour off Victoria Embankment; club arts, music, acting, writing and literature workshops, exhibits, performances, cafe and shopping. The KwaZulu-Natal tourist website has general information on Durban and surrounding areas. For map locations and website links to businesses below, and more, see our gay Durban listings pages.

Durban View Guesthouse 16 Holstead Gardens, Morningside exclusively gay guesthouse at heart of Durban's trendy restaurant and nightlife pub zone; sweeping city, ocean views from rooftop sundeck and Gay. May be closed. Protea Hotel Gay Durban O. A bit to the north, on the Dolphin Coastguesthouse options include: Carter's Lodge 54 Armstrong Ave, La Luciathree en-suite guest rooms, private entrances, DSTV, patio sea views; and the Ekhaya Guest House 75 Hilary Dr, Ballitotwo ensuite double bedrooms, swimming pool, hot breakfasts and other meals on request, ten minutes walk to the beach, with pool parties for the local gay community from time to time.

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Two hours drive south of Durban, the Hooting Owl Guest House 13, Mars Rd, Marina Beach has two naturist-friendly self-catering apartments and a cottage at Thatch Bush-Veld Lodge, sleeping each; set in sub-tropical forest, within walking distance of the beach, with pool and secure parking. To the west in the uKhahlamba Drakensberg National Park wildlife reserve, Qambathi Mountain Lodge Kamberg Rd, Kamberg Valley offers five suites in their lodge, with garden and mountain views, full breakfast and dinner.

Kloof Accommodations Kloof is only a 20 minute drive from Durban. With a higher elevation, this is a place to get away from the summer heat and humidity of the coast. The Krantzkloof Nature Reserve here is home to a variety of wildlife and birds in indigenous forest habitat at the Kloof Gorge.