PheZulu Cultural Village & Reptile Park Half Day Tour, Durban

Description

The tour leaves Durban heading inland to the ‘Valley of 1000 Hills’ to experience traditional Zulu culture at PheZulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park. Visitors are taken into a traditional Zulu homestead to experience what traditional Zulu life was like before the modern era. Traditionally, Zulu domed, thatched huts are placed in a circular position, with the cattle placed in the centre as a form of protection. At PheZulu’s ‘Sibaya’ or homestead the thatched huts are surrounding the auditorium which faces the beautiful ‘Valley of 1000 Hills’. The local PheZulu guide will take you on a guided tour of the PheZulu sibaya and describe Zulu cultural practices to gain insight into Zulu traditions during the 1800’s. The local Zulu dancing show is energetic and hugely entertaining with the local performers singing beautiful, traditional Zulu songs and dancing energetically. The performers wear their traditional Zulu attire, showing off their dancing and singing skills with rhythmic agility and pride.

Included in PheZulu is the Reptile Park where guests are introduced to crocodiles, snakes and other reptiles by a local PheZulu Reptile park guide. The local guides are very knowledgeable and eager to take you around the park and share interesting facts about the animals in the park. PheZulu Reptile Park has diverse reptilian wildlife on site which include crocodiles, alligators, snakes, tortoises, spiders and iguanas. Under supervision you can touch or hold some of the animals including a small crocodile and the giant Burmese python, just long enough to take a photograph.

Highlights

• Day trip to Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park from Durban
• Enjoy an immersive Zulu cultural experience and meet a sangoma, or traditional healer
• Visit with Ramesis, a 90-year-old Nile crocodile
• Learn about local culture and wildlife
• An ideal day trip for families

Itinerary

Departure Point: pick up and drop off services within a 5 km radius of Durban.

Departure Time: Mornings 9AM / Afternoons 12PM
Return Details: Returns to the original departure point.

The tour leaves Durban and travels to the Valley of 1000 Hills, home of PheZulu Cultural and Safari Park. Visitors are taken into traditional beehive shaped thatched huts, where the various artefacts, beliefs and rituals of the Zulu people are explained, giving visitors an insight into the fascinating Zulu culture. The Zulu dancing show (50 minutes) is impressive with the dancers in their traditional garb, showing off their skills with grace, agility and humour.

PheZulu also has a Crocodile and Snake Park where guests will be taken on a guided tour by a knowledgeable local guide. They will learn interesting facts about crocodiles and snakes and have a hands-on experience with Cleo the Burmese python who weighs in at 42 kilograms.

TOUR ITINERARY

PheZulu Zulu Cultural Village

PheZulu Reptile Farm

Valley of 1000 Hills.

Important information

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 Beach Front
DEPARTURE TIME: Mornings 9AM / Afternoons 12PM
RETURN TIME:  Mornings 1PM / Afternoon 4:30PM
WEAR: Comfortable clothing, Hat, Sunscreen, Jacket.
AGE: All ages welcome
DATES: All year round
TRAVELLER TYPE:  Single or Per Person Sharing.

Operated by: Zulu Safaris