VisitZululand.co.za is the official website of the uMlalazi Tourism Association which promotes tourism in the uMlalazi Local Municipality. uMlalazi - which is made up of the towns of Eshowe, Mtunzini and Gingindlovu, the villages of Amatikulu and Ntumeni, together with a considerable rural hinterland - covers one of the largest geographical areas of all municipalities in South Africa, with a total area of some 2 217 square kms and a population just short of 250 000. It is a region of dramatic contrasts - not only in its landscape and history but also in the economic realities of its residents' daily life. More than 80% of uMlalazi residents earn less than R1 500 per month while only 2% earn more than R5 000 a month. Just over 2% have reached a tertiary level education while 30% have either no formal education or a basic education. Almost 90% of the residents of uMlalazi depend on rivers, dams and springs for water - only 4% have access to piped domestic water. uMlalazi Municipality's vision for the future is founded on the following three pillars: • To integrate the fragmented nature of community structures of local government under the apartheid years. • Access to all basic services, including water, sanitation, roads, electricity and social services. • Poverty eradication.

The uMlalazi Publicity Office in Eshowe is the main tourism information centre but satellite kiosks, information boards and pamphlet stands are distributed throughout the region.

CONTACT DETAILS:
uMlalazi Publicity Officer: RONEL HULLEY
Tel: 035 473 3359
Office hours (Mon-Thurs): 07h15 -16h00
Fridays: 07h30 -15h00
email: ronel@umlalazi.org.za

The uMlalazi Publicity Office is situated in Osborn Rd, adjacent to the Eshowe Town Hall. A 24-hour info kiosk is situated outside the office.
In Mtunzini, tourism information can be found in the Municipal offices adjacent to the library or at The Fat Cat restaurant in Station Rd. A 24-hour info map is sited at the entrance to the town and a 24-hour kiosk can be found in the park opposite Spar in Hely Hutchinson Rd.
Several service stations on the main routes are also stocked with tourism information.

USEFUL WEBSITES
Visit the following websites for further information on Zululand and the adjoining areas:
www.mtunzini.co.za - More information and a business directory for the town of Mtunzini.
www.umlalazi.org.za - Information and contact details of personnel at the uMlalazi Municipality.
www.zbr.co.za - The Zululand Birding Route provides detailed information on top birding sites, and contact details for hiring guides.
www.zulu.org.za - The KwaZulu Natal Tourism Authority provides visitor information for the entire province of KwaZulu Natal.
www.uthungulu.org.za - The uThungulu Regional Municipality website provides extensive information as well as detailed maps for the region.
www.tourismassociation.org.za - Tourism information for Richards Bay and Empangeni.
www.kznwildlife.com - Information on the game and natures parks run by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife.
www.eshowemuseums.org.za - latest information on events at the Fort Nongqayi Museum Village.