uShaka Marine World Video - Africa Travel Channel

Featuring up-close and personal encounters with ragged-tooth sharks, dolphins and penguins to adrenaline-pumping water slides, decadent dining, unique shopping and cutting-edge entertainment, Ushaka Marine World is one of Africa's most celebrated playgrounds and renowned tourist destinations. The unique shipwreck-themed aquarium is rated one of the best in the world, showcasing an intriguing variety of underwater sea creatures with the added mystery of a special after-dark experience. Dolphin shows don't get much better than at Ushaka's 1,200-seater Apsa Dolphinarium, where world-famous performer Gambit is always eager to entertain with his fellow bottlenose dolphins, often accompanied by South Africa's finest two-legged stage stars. For a more playful experience, Ushaka Wet'n'Wild offers thrill-seekers a choice of water rides ranging from the laid-back Doozy Adventure River through to the Jika Jika Family Ride to the more adventurous Mamba Tunnel Tube Ride and Multi-Lane Racer. Bravehearts can try out the Torpedo or plunge down the three-fall slide Drop Zone, which is the highest slide in Africa. There are over 12 slides to choose from and three kiddie slides for the young ones. If that isn't enough, there is the Ocean Walker Experience, shark dive and snorkelling. Having worked up a healthy appetite, visitors can choose from a number of food outlets and restaurants. Families can shop till they drop in Village Walk, which hosts a huge variety of retail stores including curio shops, gift stores, fashion outlets and restaurants. Guaranteed to deliver wholesome family fun, Ushaka Marine World Durban invites you all to visit. It is an adventure.