Shakaland – Zulu Cultural Centre: Situated 156 kilometres from Durban, the Shakaland Zulu Cultural Centre offers an unforgettable Zulu experience. Here, visitors can discover everything there is to know about Zulu life in one exhilarating day. From enjoying a traditional lunch to watching the locals perform their tribal dancing and witnessing the skill and artistry that goes into building huts, making pottery and brewing beer; this hugely popular attraction will provide you with an insight into all cultural aspects of these fascinating people.
Umgeni Steam Railway: Climb aboard a vintage steam train and take a journey back in time on one of South Africa’s oldest railway lines. The Umgeni Steam Railway is located approximately 45 kilometres from Durban, and is a popular attraction for visitors of all ages. There is no better way to take in the stunning landscape that this region has to offer, as the train passes through the Valley of a Thousand Hills between Kloof and Inchanga stations.
Fugitives’ Drift Battlefields Tour: Situated approximately 265 kilometres from Durban is the scene of one of the most famous battles throughout history. Fugitives’ Drift provides fascinating battlefield tours of all the region’s Zulu War battle sites, including Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift. Led by a registered guide, you can learn of the bravery of the Zulu Army that defeated the British Army at Isandlwana, and listen to the famous story of Rorke’s Drift (where 139 British Soldiers were attacked by 4,000 Zulu warriors).