Ushaka Marine World

uShaka Marine World has developed out of a vision to create a world-class entertainment and tourism destination for Durban and all of South Africa.

Incorporating fresh and sea water, natural materials, the recreation of a wreck of an old 1920 cargo ship, coupled with indigenous African imagery, lush vegetation and maritime images of the Port of Durban, uShaka is a complete 'marine world'.

The key components of the park are Sea World (relocated from it's current site on Durban's beachfront), an underground aquarium, dolphin and seal stadiums, a water park, a retail village, numerous food and beverage outlets, access to the beach and dozens of adventure sand and surf activities, pay parking, and the administration offices of the uShaka management company (USIM) and the South African Association for Marine and Biological Research (SAAMBR).

Village Walk, their retail, food and beverage outlets, can be found close to the main entrance to uShaka, encircling the south west area of the park. From the mysteries of the ocean floor to the wonders above, you'll find many of the treasures you're looking for in over 11 250m2 of retail speciality stores.

These will be leased to primarily smaller operators of restaurants, bars, kiosks, fun products such as clothing and apparel, outdoor gear and equipment, arts and crafts and other indigenous and tourist-focused goods and services. What ever your food passion you'll be able to reward yourself at one of their unique restaurants' including the truly amazing Cargo Hold Restaurant, situated in the themed shipwreck.