Blue Sky Mining Backpackers And Lodge
Durban, South Africa

Along the main road we have it all...restaurants and pubs, supermarket, takeaways, chemist, post office, video store & ATM. Looking for some night life entertainment? The art and craft market as well as a few nightclubs are all in close proximity.
The Blue Sky Mining is ideally situated for those who would like to catch a wave at some of the best surfing spots along the South Coast. We are just a stones throw away from three subtropical beaches which are protected by lifeguards. The usage of Boogie- and Surfboards is free of charge.
The area is also known for its excellent golf courses all along the beautiful coastline of KwaZulu Natal as well as famous events like the Comrades, the Dusi Canoe Marathon and the A1 Grand Prix.

We have got a cosy communal lounge with DSTV, dining room area, rock swimming-pool, pool-table, fully equipped self-catering kitchen with refrigeration and storage facilities, braai & fireplace entertainment area as well as a licenced bar.
For those in need there is high speed ADSL internet, laundry service as well as a transport service available. Lucky you - Pick ups from the Durban International Airport and the post office in Amanzimtoti are at no extra charge.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast or a traditional meal of the day in our subtropical garden being surrounded by magnificent coca nut, banana and papaya trees.
Many other fun filled outdoor activities are waiting for you
Go scuba diving at the Aliwal Shoal, one of the top ten dive sites in the world, and experience a breathtaking underwater adventure. Stunning reefs & wrecks, raggies, zambezi and tiger sharks, abundant fish life, dolphins, - all in all world class diving at its best.
The helpful and friendly staff will gladly assist you in booking anything from introductional dive or openwater PADI to shark diving.
How to get there? No worries, a free transport service is provided at your convenience.

Experience the amazing Sardine Run, taking place in between mid June and mid July. Millions of tiny silverfish make their way up along the coast attracting game fish as well as sharks a natural phenomenon not be missed.

Looking for something else to do? Take a professional surf/kite lessons, go deep sea fishing, horseriding on the beach, visit Crocworld or go for a game drive at Tala Game Reserve.
Durban as a real rainbow city offers a huge variety of places of interest
U Shaka Marine World, a unique aquarium right on Durbans beachfront, Wilsons Wharf with its scenic harbour views, the Botanic Gardens, the Natural Science Museum, Gateway Shopping Mall,

Unforgettable trips into the Drakensberg, the Valley of Thousand Hills with its popular Zulu Village Tours, Sodwana Bay, the Wild Coast and many, many more can be arranged at our travel desk.

We're looking forward to welcoming you...