Gandhi Settlement

Durban


An often forgotten gem of Durban's historic past lies just outside the city in the Phoenix township. Here you can visit the house where Mahatma Gandhi lived and resisted the oppressive apartheid regime. There are several exhibits dedicated to him, his wife Kasturba, and other leaders of the anti-apartheid movement.

There is secure parking at the museum if you drive yourself. Several tour compies offer day tours that include the Gandhi Settlement.


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