Unrivalled as Africa’s greatest sporting and social event, The Durban July welcomes 55,000 visitors to the Greyville Racecourse in Durban on the first Saturday of July every year.
Since the first running of the race in 1897, The Durban July is where the fashion and horse racing meet in a colourful spectacle of unbridled excitement.
The Durban July honour roll includes some of South Africa’s most famous thoroughbreds, including Pocket Power, Big City Life and El Picha. Be counted among the bold, brash and beautiful who line the track, relax in the many restaurants or enjoy the day as guests in the numerous venues at the legendary Marquees Village.
Since the first running of the race in 1897, The Durban July is where the fashion and horse racing meet in a colourful spectacle of unbridled excitement.
The Durban July honour roll includes some of South Africa’s most famous thoroughbreds, including Pocket Power, Big City Life and El Picha. Be counted among the bold, brash and beautiful who line the track, relax in the many restaurants or enjoy the day as guests in the numerous venues at the legendary Marquees Village.
Our Durban July packages will take you straight to the trackside action where you can enjoy VIP luxury while cheering on your favourite thoroughbreds as they churn the turf in a bid to claim a purse of R4,25 million. Make a splash, don your best threads and be at the biggest horse racing event of the season. Contact us today to get your hands on Durban July tickets.
Durban, with its sun-kissed beaches and a year-round warm climate, is South Africa’s ultimate playground for sports fans and thrill-seekers. Whether you’re craving the rush of riding the waves along the Golden Mile, feeling the pulse of live sports at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium, or diving into the world of marine life at uShaka Marine World, Durban is packed with energy.
This city combines a laid-back vibe with an electric atmosphere that makes it perfect for anyone who loves action, adventure, and discovery. From top-class sporting events to cultural experiences and culinary treats, Durban has something for everyone. So, get ready for an epic sports getaway – Durban is where the action never stops!
If there’s one thing South Africa does well, it’s sport. Whether it’s the thunderous atmosphere of a packed rugby stadium, the electric energy of a cricket match at Newlands, or the world-class golf courses scattered across the country, this is a nation that lives and breathes competition.
South Africa holiday destinations offer more than just game drives and scenic beaches – this is where sport and travel collide in the best possible way. From the roar of vuvuzelas during football clashes to the precision of golfers teeing off on championship courses, every moment here is packed with adrenaline. And when the match is over? There’s no shortage of adventure, from safaris to coastal escapes. If you’re a sports fan, a South Africa holiday needs to be on your radar.
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