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Shakaland Zulu Village & Dlinza Forrest

10 Hours Round trip from Durban Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the King Shaka Memorial
02 Explore Shakaland Zulu Cultural Village
03 Learn about traditional Zulu culture on a guided tour
04 Taste authentic Zulu beer
05 Watch a spectacular Zulu dancing show
06 Enjoy an easy walk on the Dlinza Forest boardwalk
07 Look out for monkeys, small duiker, and birdlife
08 Full-day tour from Durban with hotel pickup and drop-off

Discover Zulu heritage and natural beauty on this full-day experience from Durban. Begin with a visit to the King Shaka Memorial, then continue to Shakaland Zulu Cultural Village, a living museum built as a replica of Shaka’s Royal Homestead for the film Shaka Zulu.

During the guided visit, gain insight into traditional Zulu culture before colonisation and modernisation, enjoy the chance to taste authentic Zulu beer, and watch a vibrant Zulu dance performance. The day continues at Dlinza Forest, where an easy walk along raised boardwalks reveals a scenic reserve known for birdlife, monkeys, and small duiker.

The day continues at Dlinza Forest, where an easy walk along raised boardwalks reveals a scenic reserve known for birdlife, monkeys, and small duiker.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Durban

Languages English, French, Greek, Polish, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Shakaland Zulu Village & Dlinza Forest

This popular tour is dedicated about the culture and customs of Zulu people. The tour’s first stop is the King Shaka Memorial which has a short presentation about King Shaka Zulu.

Next stop is the main attraction Shakaland Zulu Cultural Village. The Kings Royal Homestead was built for the movie SHAKA ZULU in the 1980’s. It is a lifestyle replica of Shaka’s Royal Homestead which now serves as a living museum for tourists and schools. The two-hour guided tour gives visitors an insight into Zulu Culture before colonisation and modernization. This includes an opportunity to taste authentic Zulu beer and culminates with a show of spectacular Zulu dancing.

We then travel to Dlinza Forest for a scenic easy walk along the high raised board walks which make their way through the beautiful reserve. The reserve is home to small duiker, monkeys and a wide variety of bird life.

Tour Itinerary:

· King Shaka Memorial Museum

· Shakaland Zulu Cultural Village

· Dlinza forest Board Walk

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Durban 1 city · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only) within a 5km radius from Tropicana hotel

What's Not Included

Lunch and snacks: However, opportunity is provided to buy something to eat, refuel and relax

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Wear comfortable clothes, shoes, jacket, hat and sunscreen glasses
For special pick-up arrangement contact
If the last minutes booking is before 5:00 pm, kindly contact by email:
We also do pick-up at the Durban Port/ Harbour Passenger Terminal or any pick-up at a 5km radius from Tropicana hotel
Please note: pick-up reconfirmation is required upon booking, please refer to voucher for further details
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (Greek speaking or French, Polish, Portuguese)
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Include your contact details
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION: Pickup & drop off service with in a 5km radius of 1st Zulu Safaris office at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel, 85 OR Tambo Parade, Durban. If you are out of our pickup radius, special arrangements can be made to pick you up at your location of choice
DEPARTURE TIME: From 07:30
RETURN TIME: Approximately 16:30
CLOTHING: Comfortable clothing, Hat, Sunscreen, Jacket.
AGE: All ages welcome
DATES: All year round
TRAVELLER TYPE: Single or Per Person Sharing
We also do pick-up at the Durban Port / Harbour Passenger Terminal / Richards Bay Passenger Cruise Terminal or any pick-up at a 5km radius from Tropicana hotel