Shakaland Zulu Cultural Tour

9.00 AM: Pickup

You will be collected from your accommodation venue (This only applies to pick-up’s and drop-off’s in Durban City, feel free to contact us if you are unsure as to whether your pick-up location is covered.

9.00 AM: Transportation

The drive to Shakaland is about 1.5 hours through some of the most picturesque countryside in South Africa! To speed things along, your knowledgeable guide will share on the history of South Africa and KwaZulu-Natal, and you are encouraged to ask questions to reap the full benefit of the tour. Rest assured that you will travel in absolute comfort as Tim Brown Tours use a Toyota Fortuner or a Ford Everest to conduct all tours. This is subject to availability and Tim Brown Tours reserves the right to make alternative vehicle arrangements.

10.30 PM: Shakaland

We arrive at our destination Shakaland, where the film Shaka Zulu was filmed. Approx. to You will be educated on the traditional Zulu homestead (Umuzi) and have a chance to peruse the craft shops after which we will watch a short 10-minute clip from the film Shaka Zulu. We shall then enter the vibrant, traditional and functional Zulu Village where you will be able to see first-hand the weaving of grass mats, iron works and customs as well as the making of the traditional beer with the added pleasure of a sampling/tasting. Before lunch, you will visit the Sangoma (witchdoctor) and Traditional Healers hut. Feel the pulsating rhythm of mysterious and magical Africa as you relive the excitement and romance of the days of Shaka, King of the Zulus in the main dancing hut where you will be captivated by Zulu Custom Dance.

1.30 PM: Transportation

After this amazing experience, you will be invited to a traditional Zulu meal buffet with western meal options should “Pap, Chakalaka and Nyama (meat)” should not be your thing. Your guide will be at your side to answer questions and translate the activities you have and will witness.

3.00 PM: Departure

Depart for Durban

4.45 PM: Arrive Back in Durban

Approximate time of arrival in Durban

PLEASE NOTE

• Group Rates are available on request.

INCLUSIONS

• Entrance Fees
• Listed Activities
• Lunch
• Transport – Pick-up and Drop-off
• Guide
• Bottled Water (We only supply a limited number of bottles per day, should you require additional, this will be for your own account)

EXCLUSIONS

• Items of Personal Nature
• Beverages: Beer; Wine; Cold Drinks
• Gratuities
• Any other items not listed in the Inclusion