This tailor designed tour includes fascinating places related to King Shaka that are off the beaten track and seldom visited by tourists. These sites are at the heart of the history of the Zulu nation and the province of KZNatal.

The itinerary of this personalized tour is planned by mutual discussion and costs no more than my other existing tours. Let me know your special interests and it will be a pleasure to craft a tour especially for you.

Duration:
Option 1: One day tour if you are staying in the area.
Option 2: Two day tour. Add this tour to the Battlefield tour to make a two-day option.

This Zulu Historical Sites tour will take you to many very interesting historical sites of interest:
Kwa Dukuza: the assassination and burial place of King Shaka

The Ultimatum tree, on the banks of the Tugela River. This is where the British issued an ultimatum to the Zulus which led to the beginning of the Anglo-Boer war.
Kwa Mondi near Eshowe, is the site of the Norwegian Mission where the British army were besieged by the Zulus.
Kwa Bulawayo, known as “the place of killing” and the scene of King Shaka’s dramatic rise to power.

Coward’s Bush: It is believed that King Shaka ordered his soldiers that were accused of being cowards to throw themselves onto the thorny Kei Apple bush that still grows there. A lack of courage resulted in their being executed.

Queen Nandi’s grave outside Eshowe. Queen Nandi, the mother of King Shaka, was a powerful force in the life of her son, as well as in the lives of all Zulus.
King Dingaan’s Kraal at uMgungundlovu. King Dingaan assumed power after taking part in the murder of his half brother Shaka.
Kwa Matawine, the hill of execution where the Voortrekker leader Piet Retief and his followers were killed and buried.

Other destinations which can be included are:
Ulundi, the site of the Battle of Ulundi
Blood River, the site of the tragic Battle of Blood River.
Nqutu area: the site of the killing of the Prince Imperial of France, ending the Napoleonic dynasty.

We can discuss other places you might like to include.

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This half-day tour takes you to the PheZulu Cultural Village, in the Valley of a Thousand Hills.
Better still, select the  Full-Day Durban tour which includes this tour.

Zulu Cultural Experience

Travelling west of Durban we arrive at Phezulu Safari Park, set in the magnificent Valley of a Thousand Hills. The Valley of a Thousand Hills is a very appropriate name as there are undulating hills as far as the eye can see, tumbling down to the Umgeni River.

Phezulu Safari Park

PheZulu Cultural Village is an exciting tourist destination, situated in Botha’s Hill, not far west of Durban. Here you can get a feel for the rhythm of Africa and be part of a Zulu cultural experience. See the various artifacts and get an explanation of the rituals and beliefs. An enthusiastic show of Zulu dancing, with dancers dressed to the hilt in traditional gear, is a highlight.

Reptile Park

Tour the Crocodile Park with knowledgeable guides who will share their knowledge about crocodiles.

Snake Park

The Snake Park has a large variety of snakes including Cleo, a 3.2m long Burmese python.

Game Drive

Make this into a full day outing by including a one hour Game Drive. On this drive you will see giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, blesbok and impala. Besides the incredible views you will also learn a bit about the medicinal plants in the area.

After a full and exciting day, we will take the scenic route back to Durban.

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