Zulu Cultural Experience: Zulu Village + Tribal Markets + Traditional Zulu Food | La Vacanza Travel

Zulu Cultural Experience: Zulu Village + Tribal Markets + Traditional Zulu Food

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
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  • 8 hours
  • Durban
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Today is all about context, immersion and relevance. We will start where all things should, at the beginning. Meet the dancing curator of Phansi Museum who will introduce you to a vast collection of indigenous art and crafts before sampling Pan African Cuisine.

Time to head to Isithumba — a living Zulu cultural village. A local resident will help you to explore the village on foot as you begin to understand a different way of life. If the ancestors are kind you may even meet the village chief or the local spiritual healer for an immersive exchange.

The Markets of Warwick are our final stop. This curious quarter represents the beating heart of indigenous culture. Meet the Lime and Imphepho Gogos (female elders) and watch them create their goods before you witness the culture shock that is Muthi Bridge or as we like to call it — “Sangoma Central”. Unlock this mysterious place and get a feel for where the culture is heading.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
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Stop At: Phansi Museum, 500 Esther Roberts Road Corner of Cedar Road and Esther Roberts, Glenwood, Durban 4001 South Africa

Meet the dancing curator of Phansi Museum who will introduce you to a vast collection of indigenous art and crafts before sampling Pan African Cuisine.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: iSithumba Adventures, 15030 D1004 Rd, Isithumba, KwaXimba, 3670, South Africa

Time to head to Isithumba — a living Zulu cultural village. A local resident will help you to explore the village on foot as you begin to understand a different way of life. If the ancestors are kind you may even meet the village chief or the local spiritual healer for an immersive exchange.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Markets of Warwick, 127 Johannes Nkosi St, Greyville, Durban, 4001, South Africa

The Markets of Warwick are our final stop. This curious quarter represents the beating heart of indigenous culture. Meet the Lime and Imphepho Gogos (female elders) and watch them create their goods before you witness the culture shock that is Muthi Bridge or as we like to call it — “Sangoma Central”. Unlock this mysterious place and get a feel for where the culture is heading.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Brunch - Pan African Food Tasting
  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entry/Admission - Phansi Museum
  • Entry/Admission - iSithumba Adventures
  • Entry/Admission - Markets of Warwick

Exclusions

    Additional Info

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

    Departure Point

    Departure Point

    Traveler pickup is offered
    Please ensure that you are ready at your hotel or guesthouse lobby/reception 15 minutes prior to pick up time. Pick up times may change slightly depending on the pick up locations of other guests. For airport pick ups, we will have a welcome board with your name on it and you will meet your guide at arrivals.

    Airports

    • King Shaka Intl Airport, Durban South Africa


    Ports

    • Port of Durban - Durban Harbour


    Departure Time

    08:00 AM

    Duration & Voucher Info

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    8 hours

    Cancellation Policy

    User's Reviews

    MerylK74

    24 Oct, 2023

    A terrific day out with our wonderful guide, Thabo! (He made it so much more than a ‘tour’). Lots of interesting story sharing and opportunities to immerse in everyday life, without the tacky ‘song and dance’. Lunch in the village was a wonderful experience and delicious! The Muthi market was excellent, albeit a little confronting for my children.

    Denis_M

    23 Apr, 2023

    We went to the Pansi museum. Then we went to the village where our guide explained what life was like living in the village and what it was like to live there. Then we had lunch in the village supervisors house. He answered all our questions and we came away knowing exactly the hardships that the Zulus face. We were in awe at their resilience. We then went to the tribal markets with another friendly and knowledgeable guide. Thank you for a wonderful tour.

    Christianep58

    15 Mar, 2023

    Being shown round the village by Thebo, meeting one of the elders and enjoying a wonderful lunch prepared by his mum.

    Sharongengan

    10 Jul, 2022

    I was working in Durban for a few months and met a lot of Zulu people and  wanted to learn a bit more about the culture. I booked the Zulu Cultural Tour because it didn’t sound like a typical tourist trap (I had been to Phezulu and it wasn’t for me). Thabo was my guide and he started by taking me to a museum in Durban with a collection of indigenous art and craft. I met the curator, a wonderful and knowledgeable Swazi woman, who showed me around and told me more about the history and beliefs. From there we went Isithumba for a walking tour of the village. I got to go inside 2 houses, met people from the village and learnt more about their culture. Would have loved to spend more time there maybe even 1 night (which you can do). We had pap, chakalaka and shisanyama for lunch before we came back to Durban … I’m going to really miss this place. AMAZING and AUTHENTIC TOUR!

    vashilm2022

    06 Jul, 2022

    I came to Durban to see the city and learn more about Zulu culture but I wanted to stay away from the curated/fake tours. The Wild Routes Africa tour seemed like the closest to what I was looking. The tour starts with a bit of history at a cultural museum before we went to a Zulu village in a beautiful valley outside the city. I was able to walk through the village and talk to different local people who lived there while being accompanied by a local guide. I was also lucky enough to meet one of the training traditional healers who told me a bit more about the Zulu customs. We had lunch at the village, delicious traditional food! My guide David took to the markets of Warwick which I heard a lot about and was told wasn't safe to go alone. I'm really glad that I managed to visit the markets, really unique experience for me!

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