Full-Day Zulu Heritage Tour in Durban with Inanda Heritage Route

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Experience the raw energy of a Zulu dance performance at PheZulu
• 02 Travel along the Inanda Heritage Route to significant apartheid-era sites
• 03 Learn about African traditional religion at the Shembe Interpretation Centre
• 04 Visit a local shebeen in Inanda township and enjoy SA brew or Zulu beer

Experience the diverse charms of coastal Durban on this revealing cultural tour, and delve into the history of this fascinating South African city through visits to important heritage sites and interpretation centres. The tour highlights the impact of the apartheid era alongside the rich local history of the Zulu people, while the Inanda heritage sites feature impressive photographic exhibitions designed to make you think. It is an excellent opportunity to learn about Zulu culture and heritage in just one day.

Experience the raw energy of a Zulu dance performance at PheZulu.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Durban

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Zulu Heritage and Inanda History Tour in Durban

• Visit the birthplace of the African National Congress (ANC), a place once frequented by Gandhi, and get caught up in the vibrant energy of the Zulu clan.
• Experience the raw energy of a Zulu dance performance at PheZulu.
• Visit the Gaza clan and learn about Zulu culture.
• Travel through the scenic Valley of a Thousand Hills in Hillcrest.
• Visit the crocodile farm at PheZulu and watch the crocodiles feed.
• Travel along the Inanda Heritage Route and learn about South Africa's apartheid era at Dr J L Dube's memorial place, where President Nelson Mandela voted for the first time in the 1994 democratic elections.
• Visit the home and printing press of Mahatma Gandhi, now an interpretation centre.
• View the moving photographs displayed at the Shembe Interpretation Centre. Isaiah Shembe is the leader of the largest African traditional religion, with over 8 million followers.
• Visit a local shebeen in Inanda township and enjoy SA brew or Zulu beer.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Durban English-speaking tour guide

• Entry fees

• Transport

• A bottle of cold water

What's Not Included

• Meals

• Drinks

• Items of personal value

Know before you go

• Tour style: History & Heritage, Local Life & Culture.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

African National Congress, Doctor A B Xuma Street, Central, Durban, South Africa

Tour start

46 Dr A B Xuma St, Central, Durban, 4001, South Africa

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.