UShaka Marine World

uShaka Marine World is a theme park located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It comprises 4 sections, uShaka Sea World, uShaka Wet 'n Wild, uShaka Beach and uShaka Village Walk. It is located on the strip of land between the beachfront and the harbour. It was the first phase in the redevelopment of the Durban Point into a new tourist and lifestyle hub of the city

uShaka Sea World

It is the 5th largest aquarium in the world boasting 32 tanks totaling 17,500 cubic meters of water. The sea creatures found in the aquarium range from small sea horses all the way through to sharks and dolphins. The Aquarium is built to look like an old wreck. The Phamtom Ship contains a number of restaurants and cafes and serves as the entrance to the aquarium. The most notable of these restaurants is "The Cargo Hold" restaurant which contains a full wall sized aquarium containing a number of sharks which are visible from most of the dining areas. The dolphin stadium has the capacity to seat 1 200 visitors and the seal stadium can seat around 350 guests.

uShaka Wet 'n Wild

This is the water park which contains many rides for the young and old. From the lazy river ride which goes through the ship wreck and past some tanks, to the adrenaline pumping high speed slides.There is a large grass area around the swimming pools where people can relax and tan if they have had too much of the slides.

uShaka Beach

This is a beach which has direct access from the amusement park. It boasts a large pier leading out into the ocean and pristine sand beaches.

uShaka Village Walk

The Village Walk is designed in an african theme. Restaurants, cafes and other shops can be find in the Village Walk.

External links

* [http://www.ushakamarineworld.co.za/ Official Website]