Zulu Cultural Experience: Village, Tribal Market, Local Food

4.9 (7 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation

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Traditional Rural Zulu Village in the Valley of Thousand Hills near Durban — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Gogo's (Elders) preparing and selling Lime at the Markets — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Wild Routes Africa

Ages: Adults (12–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Brunch: Pan African Food Tasting

Itinerary

Phansi Museum

1 h 30 min Admission included

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.
Stop 2

2 hours Admission included

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.
Stop 3

1 h 30 min Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Sala Beach House
The Eden Lodge Verulam
64 on Gordon
Ballito Manor
PLM Lodge
The Caledon Boutique Hotel & Spa
Bayside Hotel Russell Street
Florida Park Hotel
Quarters Hotel
Silver Sands 3
Pinetown Stay Inn Hotel
Marmalade Boutique Hotel

and 154 more pickup points

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.