O.R. Tambo Parade, Durban

eThekwini Ward 26 · 3 km to the city center (Durban)

O.R. Tambo Parade, eThekwini Ward 26, Durban, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4063, South Africa

Scores

Overall5.7Fair

This address is a hilly inner-Durban residential area with leafy streets. It is a walkable location that is some way from the city center, though it is noisy and calls for extra care at night.

Walkability7.2/10 Good
Public transport5.2/10 Fair
Safety5.2/10 Fair
Nightlife4.0/10 Limited
Quiet4.0/10 Poor

Safety by day 5.9/10, at night 4.7/10.

About eThekwini Ward 26

A hilly inner-Durban residential area with established homes, apartment buildings, leafy streets, local shops, and busy routes nearby. It has a mixed urban pace, becoming quieter on side streets while remaining close to central Durban and major amenities.

Good for

  • culture lovers
  • foodies
  • business travelers
  • public transport users
  • first-time visitors

Less suited to

  • quiet seekers
  • people with limited mobility
  • nature lovers

Watch out for

  • Use a trusted taxi or rideshare after dark rather than walking long distances.
  • Keep valuables out of sight, especially near busy roads and transport stops.
  • Choose accommodation with secure parking, controlled access, and good exterior lighting.
  • Avoid isolated streets and shortcuts at night.

Sources

Getting around

  • KE Masinga Bus, 140 m
  • Victoria Park Bus, 410 m
  • Playfair Bus, 410 m
  • Sol Harris Bus, 640 m
  • Beach Terminal Bus, 760 m

3 km to the city center (Durban).

What's nearby

Groceries

  • Ocean Express Cafe 510 m
  • Spar 620 m
  • Shoprite 670 m
  • Razya Supermarket 800 m

Restaurants

  • My Diners 80 m
  • Debonairs Pizza 100 m
  • Ocean Basket 110 m
  • Steers 130 m
  • Waffle Xpress 140 m

Cafés

  • Wrap-it-up 100 m
  • The Top Chef 140 m

Bars and pubs

  • Joe Cool's 120 m
  • Tall Ships 380 m
  • Deep Blue 590 m
  • Cool Running 670 m

Parks

  • Victoria Park 360 m
  • Snake Park 660 m

Sights

  • Kiss the City 510 m
  • MiniTown 520 m
  • Durban Elephants Art 630 m
  • FIFA Graffiti 680 m