The 15 Best Day Trips from Ntuzuma

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Ntuzuma, South Africa, led by Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay. The closest is Durban, about 25 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Ntuzuma

  1. 1

    Durban, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car15 km south-east of Ntuzuma

    Known for Mitchell Park Zoo.

  2. 2

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km west of Ntuzuma

    Known for Kwa-Zulu Natal National Botanical Gardens.

  3. 3

    Richards Bay, South Africa

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km north-east of Ntuzuma
  4. 4

    KwaDukuza, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km north-east of Ntuzuma
  5. 5

    Mpumalanga, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km west of Ntuzuma
  6. 6

    Tongaat, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km north-east of Ntuzuma
  7. 7

    Port Shepstone, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-west of Ntuzuma
  8. 8

    eSikhaleni, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north-east of Ntuzuma
  9. 9

    Mandeni, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north-east of Ntuzuma
  10. 10

    Folweni, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km south-west of Ntuzuma
  11. 11

    Margate, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south-west of Ntuzuma
  12. 12

    Wembesi, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north-west of Ntuzuma
  13. 13

    Empangeni, South Africa

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north-east of Ntuzuma
  14. 14

    Howick, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km north-west of Ntuzuma
  15. 15

    Richmond, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km west of Ntuzuma

A sample day: Ntuzuma to Durban

  1. 08:30Leave Ntuzuma
  2. 08:55Arrive in Durban (25 min drive)
  3. 09:10Mitchell Park Zoo
  4. 11:10Lunch
  5. 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Durban
  6. 14:55Head back to Ntuzuma
  7. 15:20Home in Ntuzuma

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ntuzuma?
The best day trips from Ntuzuma are Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay, KwaDukuza, Mpumalanga. The closest is Durban, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ntuzuma?
Durban is the closest, 15 km south-east of Ntuzuma, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Ntuzuma?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Ntuzuma: Durban (25 min), Tongaat (35 min), Mpumalanga (35 min), Folweni (35 min).
Where can I go for a weekend from Ntuzuma?
For a weekend away from Ntuzuma, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Richards Bay (150 km, 2 hr 20 min), Empangeni (142 km, 2 hr 15 min), Wembesi (137 km, 2 hr 10 min), Margate (137 km, 2 hr 10 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ntuzuma?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Richards Bay at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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