Durban Trip Overview
-Observe African wildlife from a different vantage point, from the coastline
-Embark on a unique guided boat safari of St. Lucia estuary
-Experience unspoiled Zulu culture at DumaZulu Cultural Village
Additional Info
Duration: 13 hours
Starts: Durban, South Africa
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
Explore Durban Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
-Observe African wildlife from a different vantage point, from the coastline
-Embark on a unique guided boat safari of St. Lucia estuary
-Experience unspoiled Zulu culture at DumaZulu Cultural Village
Itinerary
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Stop At: St Lucia, St Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal
The iSimangaliso Wetlands Park was declared South Africa’s first Natural World Heritage Site in 1999. Previously known as the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, the UNESCO site dates back over 120 years. Established in 1895 the reserve is considered South Africa’s third largest park with its unique ecosystem spanning over 280 km of near pristine coastline and 328,000 hectares of expansive land. The protected area is home to one of the largest population of hippopotami in South Africa and an estimated 1,000 crocodiles.
iSimagaliso has a wealth of plant, bird and animal life, including lions, zebras, African elephants, leopards, giraffes, white rhinos and fish eagles
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Dumazulu Cultural Village & Lodge, Lot H29, Bushlands Rd, Hluhluwe, 3960, KwaZulu-Natal., Hluhluwe, 3960, South Africa
The village depicts Zulu culture before modernization and is considered a living museum. The village is laid out in the tradition Zulu design of beehive huts arranged in a circle around a cattle kraal. You’ll be welcomed to the village by a local DumaZulu tour guide who’ll explain and share interesting traditions and customs of the Zulu people.
You can observe the traditional basket-weaving, spear- and shield-making techniques from the locals as well as watch traditional bone-throwing and Zulu dancing and singing performances
Duration: 2 hours
