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Visit
Zuma-land!
President Jacob Zuma has often been
described as '100% Zulu boy' and a visit to
his home village in the Thukela
Valley will highlight his incredible journey
from the most humble of childhoods to the highest
office in the land. The valley is well worth
exploring not only for its timeless landscape
of traditional Zulu life but it is also rich
in history
- King
Cetshwayo took refuge in the remote Nkandla
Forest in the final years of his troubled
reign and is buried here. It is also the site
of the final battles of the Bhambatha
Rebellion which is considered a forerunner
of the freedom struggle in South Africa.
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Let
us be
your guide
Zululand is served by a number of registered
and informative guides, each specialising in
a particular field whether it be battlefields,
birding or beadwork. Many of the most interesting
places in Zululand are well off the beaten track
and the knowledge of a local guide is highly
recommended.
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Zululand
is a place of unspoilt beauty characterised by a pristine
coastline, abundant
forests, rolling green hills and zig-zagging rivers.
It is a world of rich natural diversity and enormous social
contrasts - a place where modern lifestyles thrive adjacent
to a culture
steeped in traditions.
Its tranquility belies its history,
which is packed with conflict - clan against clan as well as
kingdom against kingdom. This is where Victorian
Britain's imperial ambitions and military might were shaken
by the gallantry of 'a remarkable people' armed only with shields
and spears.
The infrastructure is modern
and efficient and yet just off the highway is another world,
living as if from another time.
Deep in Zululand's wide
valleys with grasslands fringed by forest,
it is still possible to get a sense of how things used to be.
Its unhurried pace and mild sub-tropical climate make it an
ideal and affordable year-round holiday destination.
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wishing to learn more about Zulu
culture have a number of options and experiencing the high-energy
dancing in The Great Hut at Shakaland
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Zululand
offers golf courses with a variety of landscapes and a mix
of challenges. Mtunzini
Country Club adjoins pristine coastal forest and provides
excellent views of the ocean and the lagoon in the Umlalazi
Nature Reserve. In Eshowe,
the Vukani Museum of Zulu Arts and Culture and the Zululand
Historical Museum - housed in the Beau Geste-style Fort Nongqayi
at The Museum Village
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A
QUICK GUIDE TO THE ZULULAND EXPERIENCE |
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Accommodation in Zululand
Accommodation in Zululand varies from traditional
thatched Zulu huts to luxury B&B's. From affordable
campsites where zebras roam freely to grand hilltop
farmsteads with spectacular views to the ocean. Accommodation
is available in Eshowe,
Mtunzini,
Gingindlovu,
Ntumeni,
Nkwaleni, Melmoth
and Ulundi.
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Activities
Zululand is great outdoor country with a host of activities,
ranging from golf, bowls and tennis to water sports
like fresh-water
bass fishing on Phobane Lake or invigorating surf
fishing. Kayaking is growing in popularity while
most still prefer paddling the calm lagoons of the
Mlalazi
and Matikulu
rivers.
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Natural
Heritage
Experience the natural beauty and diversity of the
region by following the amazing Zululand
Birding Route, or by just hiking through one of
its many nature reserves and forests. The unique Dlinza
Forest Aerial Boardwalk in Eshowe
will give you a new perspective of life high above
the forest floor.
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Things
for the kids to do
Blessed with great natural sites, beautiful beaches
and game parks, Zululand offers a safe, fascinating
location for children to explore, make new discoveries
and have lots of fun. From the fiddler crabs in the
muddy mangroves to the stories of John
Dunn and his 48 Zulu wives, children will leave
Zululand with exceptional memories of an extraordinary
place. Read
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Planning
a wedding or a conference?
Weddings in Zululand are a big affair and cause for
much celebration. There is a surprising number of
venues which can accommodate large numbers for a wedding
reception or a conference - whether you are looking
for a quiet setting on a colonial estate or a place
to kick up your heels with the locals in a traditional
Zulu tribal setting. Let us show you where to start
looking. >>
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