Duma Zulu Cultural Village Tour: Authentic Zulu Traditions and Local Crafts in South Africa
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Hluhluwe
Immerse yourself in the rich traditions and crafts of the Zulu people on a tour of Duma Zulu Cultural Village in South Africa. Experience authentic Zulu culture, witness traditional crafts, and enjoy captivating performances.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Dumazulu Cultural Village & Lodge - Have a guided tour of the Duma Zulu Village, enjoy dancing and culture
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Qualified Tour Guide
  • Collection and drop off from Richard’s Bay in an Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

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.

  • 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
Location
Dumazulu Cultural Village & Lodge
Cancellation Policy

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

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Claudemaher07
Feb 10, 2024
An exceptional site, an extraordinary people - DumaZulu, Richard Bay, a must-see tourist attraction. Discover the morals and customs of a small people who preserve and demonstrate their social and cultural traditions. The site is extraordinary and remarkably clean. The bar and restaurant at reception is inviting. The young Zulu welcomes you in his language and invites you to visit their village. The customs, their life, their house, the spectacular and colorful song and dance, a colorful spectacle. A visit to put in your diary Welcome back in time.
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