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Rich in symbolism and tradition, Zululand is the heartbeat of Africa. It was here that the King of the Zulus, Shaka forged his Zulu Kingdom, and the last battle of the Anglo-Zulu war was fought near Ulundi in 1879. Zulu kraals or villages in the region display the traditional Zulu way of life to visitors. There are several exciting traditional Zulu villages open to the public, Shakaland and Duma Zulu amongst them. Shakaland, for example, is built on the site of Shaka’s original kraal and was the location for the filming of the movie 'Shaka Zulu'. The village introduces the visitor to Zulu history, culture, medicine and beer, and the traditional dancing is a show for all ages.
Zululand is also home to an astonishing variety of wild game. The many game reserves, parks and farms in the region are dedicated to the conservation and heritage if wildlife preservation.
With 600 species recorded, the Zululand Birding Route is southern Africa’s birding diversity hotspot! A network of 14 self-drive routes offer a range of great birding localities that will thrill the most seasoned birder.
Phinda is situated in the heart of Zululand, and a mere 30 minutes drive from most of the attractions in this facinating region. |
