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Tours to Shakaland, Durban are an excellent way to gain insight into the way of life and culture of the famous Zulu people. Day tours can be arranged to Shakaland from Durban. Various tour organizers provide trips to the quaint place. Make it a point to sign up for tours to Shakaland, Durban, to make a complete and satisfactory tour of the South African region.
Tours to Shakaland in Durban scope you to have glimpses of the traditional way of life of the Zulu tribe. This place can be best described as an open air museum near Eshowe. It is the oldest Zulu Cultural Village in Zululand. The original motive behind the construction of this place was a set-up for the movie ‘Shaka Zulu’. Tours to Shakaland feature a guided trip of this region. The kraal of Senzangakhona is the main feature of Shakaland. The son of the kraal of Senzangakhona was the legendary Zulu King Shaka. Shaka was the one who brought together the various Zulu clans through conquest. By combining the various clans and tribes of Zululand, he formed the Zulu nation.
Tours to Shakaland of Durban take you to the beautiful village set amidst the scenic Entembeni hills. From here you can have spectacular views of the bush land and the pristine Pobane Lake. Tours to Shakaland, Durban also involve a guided tour of the Zulu village, but you need prior appointment for that. Chief Malinga and his family reside in this village. This traditional Umuzi features many Zulu round huts built in a rough circle around the cattle kraal.
During these tours to Shakaland, Durban, you are explained in detail the social system and the way of life of the people here. You also gain knowledge on their rites and customs, and the meaning of their clothes and ornaments. To the delight of travelers, the fighting technique and various crafts of the Zulus are also demonstrated. After the tour you are provided a unique chance to taste Zulu beer and take a part in their traditional meal.
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