Title: Durant Nature Preserve in North Raleigh | Expedia.co.uk [Durant Nature Preserve Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Durant-Nature-Preserve-Hotels.0-l553248621564886226-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Durant Nature Preserve Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Durant-Nature-Preserve.d553248621564886226.Car-Hire-Guide)[North Raleigh Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Raleigh.d553248635976470505.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Durant Nature Preserve ![It's rained for the part 2 weeks straight. I'm thinking all these turtles were a little excited to finally see some sunshine! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/32eb0181-6d4d-4829-aa63-b32db0075d9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![It's rained for the part 2 weeks straight. I'm thinking all these turtles were a little excited to finally see some sunshine! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/32eb0181-6d4d-4829-aa63-b32db0075d9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ruaha National Park is one of the top safari spots in the world. It's in Central/Southern Tanzania, near Iringa, and isn't overrun with tourists. I self drove and was able to hire a guide for only $23 for two days. Excellent experience. There are a few cottages in the park where you can stay overnight for $50. Ruaha is home to 10% of the worlds lion population! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/fb0050a1-bf46-4496-8fb6-6fe8cf4c2383.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fall colors popping now in Durant park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/15289c73-8c66-450c-9d73-c9f3e59cef00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The creekside trails of Durant park are the place you need to be if you love a long walk and long for silence!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/e243dea5-c03f-419a-a99a-61b7f35fc755.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Durant Nature Preserve Activities --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![This is a part of the blackened tuna nachos. So good! They have really unique food combining fish and beef! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/2842c8e7-734f-419a-b745-e6b4e089266c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### North Hills Shopping Center You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at North Hills Shopping Center during your stay in Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Hills-Shopping-Center-North-Hills.d6126996.Attraction) ![We got some unexpected snowfall on a 40 degree day. I guess the geese were a little flustered too. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/d8c8a7e1-e2b5-4594-a66c-a40cce2ebe92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shelley Lake Park Explore the great outdoors at Shelley Lake Park, a lovely green space in Raleigh. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area. 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