Sodurba WOTWF2024
The Welcoming of the Whales™ was celebrated as a resounding success with a turnout of approximately 7000 attendees. Held on the picturesque Foreshore Drive, this year’s festival was made possible by the perfect venue selection, allowing for a vibrant showcase of educational stalls, local crafts, the iconic Durban Ricksha Bus, local businesses, delicious food and the breathtaking beauty of our KZN Whale Coast Line™.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Durban Tourism for their pivotal role in making this event possible and for their unwavering support over the years. The eThekwini Municipality departments also deserve special thanks for their dedicated efforts in ensuring the smooth execution of this significant event.
WILDTRUST stood out as exceptional educational partners this year, contributing immensely to the event’s success. A heartfelt thank you goes to Zodidi Gwayise for her invaluable contributions in coordinating our esteemed educational guests.
We commend Xpose Your Biz for their outstanding graphic design work on our beautiful flyers and Donna Prinsloo from Phat Events for her exemplary coordination as this year’s event coordinator.
Fabricon’s provision of generators ensured the event ran seamlessly, enabling us to accommodate the large turnout. Councillor Zoe Solomon’s steadfast support and dedication have been instrumental in our continued efforts.
We also acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of our safety and logistics partners including CRESS Safety, Metro, SAPS Brighton Beach, RTL8, Mzansi Security, ALS Paramedics, Sani Tech, DSW, Khubs Tours, Airport Bus Transport, Sunshine Jumping Castle, Bluff Eco Park, Ward 66 Committee Members, Chas Everitt Durban South, Beach House Café, Earth Electrical, Lords and Legends, Misty Blue Guesthouse, REMAX Bluff, Debonairs Bluff, Refresha Trading, Bluff Hillside Mall and volunteers.
Special thanks to 4Shore Guesthouse for graciously hosting our VIP breakfast and going above and beyond to a