Gandhi House

Mahatma Gandhi House  is one of the greatest of all the myriad of of Durban attractions that bring visitors to our beautiful city. It’s also known as the phoenix settlement. It is the place from where Mahatma Gandhi led his passive resistance movement. If you want to find out how he single handedly inspired peaceful non-violent change and his impact on South African history, then you really have to visit this site. 

It’s an incredible source of historical and cultural information on the impact and power of the change he inspired. It’s also a home to the first printing press for the Indian Opinion which was an important tool for the political movement led by Gandhi.

Learn about his life and work. His legacy and how modern day South Africa emerged from his great work. Put this high on your list of what to see in Durban as its significance and impact resonates today in both Durban and our countries freedoms. 

Gandhi arrived in Durban, South Africa in 1893 to work as a legal representative for an Indian trading firm. He faced discrimination and racism. Gandhi began to actively advocate for the rights of Indian immigrants in South Africa. He founded the Natal Indian Congress in 1984 to fight against discriminatory laws.

At the Gandhi settlement you can see Gandhi’s house Sarvodaya, the printing press building and the Phoenix interpretation center. There are several exhibits dedicated to him, his wife Kasturba and other leaders of the anti-apartheid movement.

While taking a tour in the museum people learn of the rich historical role that Gandhi played in South Africa’s journey to independence. Discover his family, his value and his impact. You can even get to sit in his favorite meditation spot. The tour will give you a true insight into Gandhi himself, and his impact on South Africa’s history.

Today it is one of South Africa’s most popular tourist attractions and a reminder of Gandhi’s early activism and principles of nonviolent resistance.

It’s an absolute must see if you plan to visit some of Duban attractions across the city during your stay. We recommend you put this on the top of your list as it’s one of the top tourist attractions in Durban.

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