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Zululand accommodation. With a prime view over the Mhlatuze Valley, the KwaBulawayo was once the stronghold of Shaka and the rulers of South Africa – the Zulus. Until the 1820's, this was the citadel where the rulers thrived, but little remains of this place today.
The hilltops here have few reminders of the buildings that once overlooked this landscape, but the feeling of power lost and a grand history can be felt here strongly.
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Things to do near KwaBulawayo
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This tourist mecca in the Mfule Valley offer visitors a taste of Zulu culture, right down to the traditional setting with grassy hills and thorn trees overlooking the Mfule River. The lodges guides are well educated and animated in their description of the Zulu narrative.
Any experience at Simunye... [ read more... ] |
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Shakaland is a Zulu cultural village in KwaZulu Natal that offers activities like traditional Zulu pottery, beer brewing, hut building, beading and construction of small hand-held weapons. It also boasts of a scenic view that encompasses the Goedertrou Dam. The dam is an oasis among thorn threes th... [ read more... ] |
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The Reed Dance Ceremony is an annual event sponsored by the Honorable Zulu King, where Zulu women are taught the meaning of ethics, good morals, life principles and appropriate etiquette. The celebration includes dancing, music, drumming and fabulous food.
The current Zulu king has thirteen wives,... [ read more... ] |
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Isandlhwana is an Anglo-Zulu War battle site that is only 10 miles from Rorke’s Drift. The battle fought at this isolated hill in a quiet corner of Kwazulu Natal province was one that was totally mismatched in terms of manpower.
On 22 January 1879, Zulu's defended their land here against an atta... [ read more... ] |
Accommodation near KwaBulawayo
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The Bushlands Game Lodge is located on 300 acres of game-rich bush and situated within 300,000 acres of National Park. Bushlands Game Lodge offers fully air-conditioned, en-suite accommodation that blends seamlessly with the African Bush, and is connected by raised wooden walkways which lead to the ... [ read more... ] |
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Jenny's B&B is a 2 star graded home away from home with careful attention given to our guest's individual needs. Our home and hospitality is evident in a peaceful and tranquil garden setting. On a sporty note, The Melmoth Country Club offers an interesting game of 9 holes, for the enthusiastic golf... [ read more... ] |
