Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban was one of the newly constructed arenas for the 2010 soccer world cup which was held in South Africa. Today it hosts regular events and sports games, but it also has a number of attractions. Top of the list, used to be the impressive SkyCar, but sadly this no longer runs and at the time of writing it doesn’t appear that it ever will again.
The SkyCar was a little tram-type vehicle which ascends the arch over the stadium and when you arrive at the viewing platform at the top, there’s a spectacular view over Durban and its beautiful coastline. Now the only way to experience the SkyDeck is to walk up – known as the ‘Adventure Walk’ – and this is not always available. However, you get there, the view at the top is stunning. You can stay as long as you like and make sure you walk all the way around and spend a bit of time gazing in each direction to make the most of your trip. You can also see down into the Shark Tank stadium next door.
It’s such a shame that the SkyCar no longer runs as we thought it was one of the best experiences on our trip to South Africa and well worth the ticket price.
There’s also used to be a Big Rush Big Swing where the you’re attached to a rope which is fixed on the arch and swing from one side of the stadium to the other. We’re told this no longer operates at the stadium either, however there are a number of guided tours you can take to see inside.
Moses Mabhida Stadium opens from 9am to 5pm daily.
LOCATION & CONTACT
Address: Moses Mabhida Stadium, 44 Isaiahntshangase Road, Durban, South Africa
Tel: +27 31 582 8222
Moses Mabhida Stadium has a free car park for visitors
MORE ON MOSES MABHIDA STADIUM
Moses Mabhida Stadium – Official Website
Moses Mabhida Stadium – Wikipedia
Hotels in Durban – We recommend Hotels.com
Durban Guide Books – Amazon.co.uk
Durban City Guide – From our sister-site, Free-City-Guides.com