Take 01
2008
Mr. Bones 2
Durban beachfront, KwaZulu-Natal coastline, Valley of a Thousand Hills
29.8587°S, 31.0218°E
Durban
Professional film production services in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Our local team provides comprehensive support for commercials, documentaries, and feature films along the warm Indian Ocean coastline.
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Scene 01 — Filmed Here
Notable Productions in Durban
Take 02
2013
Race 2 (Bollywood)
Moses Mabhida Stadium, Golden Mile, Umhlanga seafront
Take 03
2012
Material
Victoria Street Market, central Durban, Indian quarter
Take 04
2004
Yesterday
Rural KwaZulu-Natal, Zulu homesteads, Durban hospital settings
Scene 02 — Locations
Filming Locations in Durban
From landmark monuments to hidden quarters — every district scouted and permit-mapped.
landmark
Moses Mabhida Stadium
Iconic 2010 FIFA World Cup stadium with a distinctive Y-shaped arch. The SkyCar ride to the top offers panoramic city and ocean views. Dramatic modern architecture for sport, commercial, and event productions.
Valley of a Thousand Hills
Dramatic green valley landscape between Durban and Pietermaritzburg with traditional Zulu homesteads, rolling hills, and the Umgeni River. Authentic African rural backdrop.
Easy
Golden Mile & Beachfront
Iconic 6 km stretch of sandy beaches, promenade, uShaka Marine World, and Moses Mabhida Stadium. The definitive Durban backdrop for lifestyle, sport, and travel content.
Victoria Street Market & Warwick
Vibrant Indian market district with spice traders, fabric stalls, and street food. Authentic multicultural atmosphere for documentary, food, and cultural productions.
Umhlanga & La Lucia
Upscale coastal suburb with the iconic Umhlanga Lighthouse, luxury hotels, Gateway Theatre of Shopping, and modern residential developments.
Durban North & Morningside
Leafy residential suburbs with Art Deco and colonial heritage homes, jacaranda-lined streets, and the Durban Botanic Gardens — Africa's oldest botanical garden.
Scene 03 — The Case for Durban
Why Film in Durban
- ✓ Subtropical climate with 320+ days of sunshine — reliable year-round outdoor filming conditions
- ✓ SA Film & TV Production Incentive offers 25% rebate for foreign productions on qualifying SA spend
- ✓ Diverse landscapes — beaches, sugar cane fields, Zulu cultural villages, and the Drakensberg mountains within two hours
- ✓ Competitive crew rates and growing local production talent pool
- ✓ Gateway to KwaZulu-Natal wildlife reserves and the Drakensberg World Heritage Site
Scene 04 — Logistics
Transport & Logistics
Airports DUR (32 km from city center) ▼
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) — 32 km from city center
Metered taxiPrivate transferUber/BoltCar rental
Local Transit bus · taxi ▼
bus
Durban People Mover buses serve the beachfront and city center. Minibus taxis connect suburbs.
Crew tip: Not recommended for equipment transport. Use for small crew movements along the beachfront only.
taxi
Uber and Bolt available. Metered taxis at hotels and the beachfront.
Crew tip: Book production vehicles for equipment. Coastal roads can flood during summer storms — have backup routes planned.
Production Parking good · Permits required
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Beachfront has metered parking and garages. Suburban locations generally have ample parking. Beach access points may have limited vehicle space.
KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission assists with production vehicle permits and beachfront parking arrangements.
Getting Between Locations ▼
Beachfront to Umhlanga 20 min, to Valley of a Thousand Hills 40 min, to Drakensberg 2.5 hours. Most city locations within 20 minutes.
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Plan Your Durban Shoot
From permits and crew to equipment and logistics — we handle everything on the ground so you can focus on capturing the warm coastal heart of KwaZulu-Natal.