Phezulu Cultural Village

I have been taking a number of our guests to Phezulu and they all love it especially the dancing. A recent couple had the following to say about a tour out there with me.

“Iain, many thanks for helping us with your suggestions (and arrangements) on places to visit around KZN. Your guided tour to Phezulu cultural village was excellent – the drive through Durban and up to the Valley of 1000 hills was a very pleasant, relaxed and informative introduction to the region – and the Zulu tour was, again, most informative and very well presented by the excellent Zulu hosts.

We hope to visit you again – and again, very many thanks.”

John and Elanie

UK/NZ

rural Zulu cultural tour — Traditional Rural Zulu home

Experience the traditional Zulu way of life with a fascinating full one day tour to the PheZulu Cultural Village, in the Valley of a Thousand Hills.

PheZulu Cultural Village

Traveling for about 30 minutes to the west of Durban we arrive at PheZulu Safari Park, set in the magnificent Valley of a Thousand Hills. The Valley of a Thousand Hills is a very apt name with rolling hills visible for as far as the eye can see. There are several attractions in the Village, giving one a feel for the traditional way of life.

PheZulu Safari Park

Scoutie with some Phezulu folk from the Gasa clan

At the PheZulu village, the Gasa clan give you, the visitor a taste and feel for the rhythm of Africa. Have a look inside the traditional beehive shaped thatched huts and learn about the various artifacts, rituals and beliefs of the fascinating Zulu culture.

A highlight of this day tour is the Zulu dancing with dancers dressed to the hilt in traditional clothing. The dancing is really impressive!

Crocodile and Snake Park

Cultural rural Zulu tour — Snake and crocodile

Phezulu boasts a Crocodile and Snake Park with a knowledgeable guide to share some interesting facts with you. You can even have a hands-on experience with Cleo a 3.2m long Burmese python weighing 42 kilograms.

Game Drive (optional extra)

An optional game drive is available from the Crocodile and Snake Park. This game drive gives incredible views of the surrounding valleys and you can learn a bit about the medicinal plants in the area.

Latest sightings on this trip include Blesbok, Impala, Wildebeest, Zebra, Giraffe, Bush Buck, Duiker and Bush Pig.

Time for Lunch! (optional extra)

Somewhere between all this activity you’ll no doubt have built up an appetite. Fancy a Crocodile Steak or a traditional Zulu meal? Or perhaps a less adventurous meal of toasted sandwiches and burgers? If your time allows, sit down for a relaxing meal at The Boma Restaurant.

Curio Shop

The curio shop is very well stocked with every African artifact imaginable. There is a wide selection of:

• Stone Carvings
• Wood Carvings
• Ostrich Eggs
• Pottery
• African Jewellery
• African Beadwork
• Zulu Spears and Shields
• Large Format Prints and Paintings

You’ll definitely find a beautiful memento of your trip to the PheZulu Cultural village.

After a full and exciting day, we leave the beautiful Valley of a Thousand Hills on the scenic route back to your accommodation, ‘on roads less traveled’.

Keen for a taste of traditional Zulu Culture? Contact me to find out more…

Iain Schouten
Tel: +27 31 716 8232
Cell: +27 79 649 3690

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