Durban: Boat Safari & Zulu Cultural Village Day Trip
ID: GYG304758-533673
Category:
Country: South Africa
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Encounter wildlife on a boat safari, then immerse yourself in a Zulu cultural village on this day tour from Durban.
See the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the ISimangaliso Wetlands Park, then witness traditional arts, crafts, and performances at the DumaZulu village.
Depart from Durban and head north along the coast to northern KwaZulu-Natal. The first stop is the small town of St Lucia inside the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park. Board a riverboat for a 2-hour guided tour of the estuary.
Encounter a unique ecosystem of pristine coastline and magnificent scenery. Keep an eye out for hippopotami, and maybe see one of the estimated 1,000 crocodiles. The Park also has wildlife like lions, zebra, elephants, leopards, giraffes, black and white rhinos, and fish eagles.
Next, immerse yourself in the DumaZulu Cultural Village in the heart of Zululand. Experience a village depicting traditional Zulu culture, with beehive huts arranged in a circle around a cattle kraal.
Enjoy a welcome from a local guide who will explain the traditions and customs of the Zulu people including basket-weaving, and spear and shield-making. Feel free to purchase some decorative beadwork from the locals. View the village Sangoma perform traditional bone throwing, dancing, and singing, before making the journey back to Durban.
Highlights
- Encounter wildlife and traditional Zulu culture on a day trip from Durban
- Sail through the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park by boat
- Look out for hippopotami, crocodiles, and many other species in a pristine habitat
- Immerse yourself in Zulu culture at the DumaZulu Cultural Village
- Learn about traditions and crafts, and witness bone throwing, singing and dancing performances
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• All ages welcome
• It is very important to wear comfortable clothing and shoes
• German and Polish languages can be requested when booking
• If you are a wheelchair user, please inform the local partner prior to the start of the tour
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You must present a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts
1st Zulu Safaris Office at Tropicana hotel
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
