Zulu Cultural Tour Including Shakaland from Durban
Durban, South Africa
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 10 hours
Visit an authentic Zulu kraal, Shakaland, and witness the day to day activities of the people of this village. Shakaland is where the movie 'Shaka Zulu' was filmed. This tour will provide you with the unique opportunity to explore in details alongside a local guide, all the fascinating aspects of Zulu culture.
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Visit an authentic Zulu kraal, Shakaland, and witness the day to day activities of the people of this village. Shakaland is where the movie 'Shaka Zulu' was filmed. This tour will provide you with the unique opportunity to explore in details alongside a local guide, all the fascinating aspects of Zulu culture.Start your tour with a visit to the King Shaka Memorial Site in KwaDukuza. Alongside the grave is a monument erected from funds collected by the Zulu nation, initiated by King Solomon Nkayishana kaDinuzulu.
Continue on to Shakaland which is a detailed and living museum of the most powerful and strong Zulu King Shaka who ruled the Zulu Kingdom for 12 years. Shakaland is also the filming location of the movie "Shaka Zulu". Experience a traditional ceremony and learn all about Zulu customs. Savor an authentic traditional beer and witness the amazing energy of Zulu dancing. This South African Zulu village offers a comprehensive Zulu experience, from foot-stomping tribal dancing by warriors in traditional animal skin clothing to consultations with a sangoma (spiritual leader believed to have the ability to communicate with the ancestors) and an inyanga (a traditional herbalist).
Enjoy a buffet lunch before you continue on to Dlinza Forest and cross an aerial boardwalk built above the forest floor. This offers you a great opportunity to view the flora and fauna from an unique perspective. The Dlinza Forest is famous for its tree-top aerial boardwalk, incredible bird life and a vast array of insects.
Conclude your tour back in Durban.
Continue on to Shakaland which is a detailed and living museum of the most powerful and strong Zulu King Shaka who ruled the Zulu Kingdom for 12 years. Shakaland is also the filming location of the movie "Shaka Zulu". Experience a traditional ceremony and learn all about Zulu customs. Savor an authentic traditional beer and witness the amazing energy of Zulu dancing. This South African Zulu village offers a comprehensive Zulu experience, from foot-stomping tribal dancing by warriors in traditional animal skin clothing to consultations with a sangoma (spiritual leader believed to have the ability to communicate with the ancestors) and an inyanga (a traditional herbalist).
Enjoy a buffet lunch before you continue on to Dlinza Forest and cross an aerial boardwalk built above the forest floor. This offers you a great opportunity to view the flora and fauna from an unique perspective. The Dlinza Forest is famous for its tree-top aerial boardwalk, incredible bird life and a vast array of insects.
Conclude your tour back in Durban.
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