Duma Zulu Cultural Village Day Tour from Richards Bay

4.3 (3 reviews) KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Duration5h - 6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, Greek, English, French
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

DumaZulu Cultural Village is located near the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve in the heart of Zululand. Translated as “Thundering Zulu” DumaZulu is South Africa’s largest Zulu cultural village boasting a large tradition sibaya and over 50 Zulu locals who live and work at DumaZulu. This village is depiction of what Zulu culture was like before modernization and is considered living museum. The village is laid out in the tradition Zulu design of Zulu beehive huts arranged in a circle around a cattle kraal. Visitors are welcomed by a local DumaZulu tour guide who explains and shares interesting traditions and customs of the Zulu people. The locals display traditional basket-weaving, spear and shield making skills and techniques. Guests enjoy buying decorative beadwork from the locals, viewing the village Sangoma perform tradition bone throwing as well as an impressive Zulu dancing and singing performance.

What's included

  • Qualified Tour Guide
  • Collection and drop off from Richard's Bay in an Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Pickup and drop-off from Hotels and Cruise Ships
  • Food and drinks

What to expect

  1. 2h · Admission ticket included
    Have a guided tour of the Duma Zulu Village, enjoy dancing and culture
  2. Ilala Weavers
    2h
    Next we will visit Ilala weavers which is also situated in Hluhluwe within the province of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. Established some 20 years ago, with a clear vision and objective of revitalising and enhancing the age-old Zulu women's tradition of handcrafts, which at the time were in danger of being lost forever.

    Today, Ilala Weavers helps over 2000 Zulu people, both men and women, to attain self sufficiency, by working from their homes and therefore retaining their lifestyle and rich lifestyle and rich heritage of basket weaving and bead work which has been passed down through the generations by Zulu craftswomen, whose modern counterparts today produce stunning works of art, sought after the world over.

    Enjoy hours of fascinating experiences and relaxation where some of the highlights include the largest collection of Zulu baskets in the world; locally woven lamps and shades; witness crafts being manufactured and view interesting and unique artefacts collected across Africa.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please contact us directly to confirm pick up point.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • AGE: All ages welcome
  • DEPARTURE TIME: 08:00 AM
  • DATES: All year round
  • You want to experience a Zulu Cultural Village to see what Zulu life was like before the modern era.
  • TRAVELLER TYPE: Single or Per Person Sharing
  • RETURN TIME: 14:30 PM
  • WEAR: Comfortable clothing and shoes, hat, sunscreen, jacket.
  • Transfer time from Richard's Bay to Hluhluwe is 1h30m each way.
  • Transfer time of whole tour is 3 hours
  • If you are using a wheelchair, please contact the local partner for type of disability and size of wheelchair

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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