Durban - Post Report Question and Answers
What are some typical ways to socialize, either with local people or with other expatriates? Are there groups or clubs that you can recommend?
We have made lots of local friends through the beach/surfing culture and our kids' friends. My husband started brewing beer while here, so he's met a community of brewers we socialize with quarterly. He also joined a local cycling group. We met another family at a cricket match and have been hiking and camping with them. We frequent the local rugby matches with various friends groups: Durban Sharks! We haven't really made a specific effort to meet locals, but in doing the activities we love, we have fallen into some great friendships. This speaks to how friendly and welcoming the Durban community is. - Sep 2024
Barbeques(Braai)are popular at home. There's social and business groups for just about everything here if you get out and look. Lots of volunteer opportunities. It can take a little while to break into local circles but once you do people are very welcoming and inclusive. - Sep 2010
