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The name DumaZulu means "thundering Zulu", and it is the largest Zulu
cultural village in South Africa, as well as being the only village to be
officially opened by Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini, which reinforces the
authenticity of the village. The village is located near Hluhluwe Village in
Zululand, and is laid out in the tradition Zulu style, of Zulu beehive huts
arranged in a circle around a cattle kraal. At DumaZulu visitors are provided
with the opportunity to take a glimpse into the interesting culture and customs
of the Zulu nation. Guests can watch various displays of basket-weaving, spear
and shield making, beadwork, pot-making, Sangoma bone throwing and spectacular
Zulu dancing. The village is home to more than fifty Zulu residents who both
live and work there, forming part of a "living museum". Visitors to the DumaZulu
Cultural village are accompanied by a guide, who provides them with detailed
information on history and tradition of the Zulu people. DumaZulu is managed by
the renowned anthropologist and Zulu specialist Graham Stewart, also known as
the "White Zulu". On the premises is a lodge with very beautiful accommodation,
a restaurant and a bar. For more information contact: (035) 5622260
Nearby Towns:Hluhluwe, St Lucia Wetlands, Bayala, Mkuze, St Lucia, Mtubatuba, Riverview, Monzi, Ubombo, Nongoma, Mbazwana, Sodwana Bay, Lake Jozini / Pongolapoort Dam, Magudu, Kwambonambi Nearby Points Of Interest:The Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre, Zululand Rhino Reserve, St Lucia Wetland Park / iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Phinda Game Reserve, Amazulu Game Reserve, Ubizane Wildlife Reserve, Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve, The Big 5 Game, Mkuzi Game Reserve, Maphelena Nature Reserve, Ghost Mountain, Sycamore Fig Tree, Sodwana Bay National Park, Mkuze Falls Private Game Reserve, Tusk Umfolozi Casino |
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