Zulu Cultural Experience: Zulu Village + Tribal Markets + Traditional Zulu Food
4.8
5 Ratings
Durban
Immerse yourself in Zulu culture with a visit to a Zulu village, tribal markets, and a taste of traditional Zulu food. Explore indigenous art, meet the village chief, and witness the vibrant culture of Warwick Markets.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Phansi Museum - Meet the dancing curator of Phansi Museum who will introduce you to a vast collection of indigenous art and crafts before sampling Pan African Cuisine.
- iSithumba Adventures - Time to head to Isithumba \’97 a living Zulu cultural village. A local resident will help you to explore the village on foot as you begin to understand a different way of life. If the ancestors are kind you may even meet the village chief or the local spiritual healer for an immersive exchange.
- Markets of Warwick - The Markets of Warwick are our final stop. This curious quarter represents the beating heart of indigenous culture. Meet the Lime and Imphepho Gogos (female elders) and watch them create their goods before you witness the culture shock that is Muthi Bridge or as we like to call it \’97 \
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Inclusive of all fees and taxes
- Pan African food tasting experience
Additional Information
Today is all about context, immersion and relevance. We will start where all things should, at the beginning. Meet the dancing curator of Phansi Museum who will introduce you to a vast collection of indigenous art and crafts before sampling Pan African Cuisine.
Time to head to Isithumba \’97 a living Zulu cultural village. A local resident will help you to explore the village on foot as you begin to understand a different way of life. If the ancestors are kind you may even meet the village chief or the local spiritual healer for an immersive exchange.
The Markets of Warwick are our final stop. This curious quarter represents the beating heart of indigenous culture. Meet the Lime and Imphepho Gogos (female elders) and watch them create their goods before you witness the culture shock that is Muthi Bridge or as we like to call it \’97 \
Location
Phansi Museum
500 Esther Roberts Road, Corner of Cedar Road and Esther Roberts, Glenwood
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Denis_m
Apr 23, 2023
Must see Africa - We went to the Pansi museum. Then we went to the village where our guide explained what life was like living in the village and what it was like to live there. Then we had lunch in the village supervisors house. He answered all our questions and we came away knowing exactly the hardships that the Zulus face. We were in awe at their resilience. We then went to the tribal markets with another friendly and knowledgeable guide. Thank you for a wonderful tour.
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Christianep58
Mar 15, 2023
Unique experience - Being shown round the village by Thebo, meeting one of the elders and enjoying a wonderful lunch prepared by his mum.
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Sharongengan
Jul 10, 2022
Incredible Zulu Cultural Tour from Durban - I was working in Durban for a few months and met a lot of Zulu people and wanted to learn a bit more about the culture. I booked the Zulu Cultural Tour because it didn’t sound like a typical tourist trap (I had been to Phezulu and it wasn’t for me). Thabo was my guide and he started by taking me to a museum in Durban with a collection of indigenous art and craft. I met the curator, a wonderful and knowledgeable Swazi woman, who showed me around and told me more about the history and beliefs. From there we went Isithumba for a walking tour of the village. I got to go inside 2 houses, met people from the village and learnt more about their culture. Would have loved to spend more time there maybe even 1 night (which you can do). We had pap, chakalaka and shisanyama for lunch before we came back to Durban … I’m going to really miss this place. AMAZING and AUTHENTIC TOUR!
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Vashilm2022
Jul 6, 2022
interesting day learning about Zulu culture - I came to Durban to see the city and learn more about Zulu culture but I wanted to stay away from the curated/fake tours. The Wild Routes Africa tour seemed like the closest to what I was looking. The tour starts with a bit of history at a cultural museum before we went to a Zulu village in a beautiful valley outside the city. I was able to walk through the village and talk to different local people who lived there while being accompanied by a local guide. I was also lucky enough to meet one of the training traditional healers who told me a bit more about the Zulu customs. We had lunch at the village, delicious traditional food! My guide David took to the markets of Warwick which I heard a lot about and was told wasn't safe to go alone. I'm really glad that I managed to visit the markets, really unique experience for me!
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Merylk74
Oct 24, 2023
The Real Daily Life Experience - A terrific day out with our wonderful guide, Thabo! (He made it so much more than a ‘tour’).
Lots of interesting story sharing and opportunities to immerse in everyday life, without the tacky ‘song and dance’. Lunch in the village was a wonderful experience and delicious! The Muthi market was excellent, albeit a little confronting for my children.
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