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A percentage of the tour price is donated to the Community Development Trust
The tour includes a traditional meal.
This tour starts off at 9:00am and is for a full day returning to Durban at approximately 15h30pm. The day is as flexible as the people we meet. As the day unfolds we are heading west towards the well-known area of the Valley of a 1000 Hills. A scenic view of the Krantzkloof gorge and the passing of Hillcrest town will lead us onto our first stop.
At this point it is an opportunity to fill up with refreshments and visit the toilet while the rest of the group takes in the spectacular view of the Valley of 1000 Hills. The guide will present many opportunities for some stunning photographs of these majestic valleys with the beuatiful Inanda Dam nestled in between the valley.
Eventually starting our descent we head down towards the valley area where we will meet up with one of the local community guides. The guide will explain to you the history and the Zulu culture of the village and explain how you have contributed and created employment by taking the tour.
Guests are encouraged to ask as many questions as possible and to be interactive as the people we meet are equally interested in wanting to know more about western culture. It is not our ecotourism policy to pre-arrange spectacles for tourists and therefore a real day, in the life of a 21st century Zulu Village, unfolds before you. The level of participation by you could make this one of the best experiences ever and as there are over 900 “umuzi”{households}, there is much to see and do. On occasions one might take part in a traditional Zulu dancing get together with the Zulu children, visit a “Sangoma” {spiritual healer}, or join an “Inyanga” {medicinal healer}, while preparing “muti” {medicines}. The Village children are always eager to share their experiences with guests. Daily life involves tending livestock, gathering water for the houses and tending crops. Guests are to note that Zulu custom is the order of the day, overseen by the elders and is revered by all. The aim of the tour is to afford guests the opportunity to talk directly to the people and experience Zulu culture in a way that very few will. The questions are yours to ask and the day is yours to learn.
The focus of the tour is the people, but not to lose sight of where we are, The Valley of a 1000 Hills is spectacular. Large gorges and literally thousands of hills dotted with traditional Zulu villages makes for a beautiful sundowner photograph as the Umgeni river winds it’s way through the valleys.
In accordance with ecotourism practices each group is hosted in a different “umuzi”, where a family will prepare us a traditional meal which is usually vegetarian. The warmth and hospitality of the people is ever present and throughout the day new people are met and great experiences had. At the end of the tour you will have experienced Zulu culture the way it is and not the way your average tourist sees it. GUESTS CAN EXTEND TO OVERNIGHT OPTION
TOUR DEPARTS ANY DAY
MINIMUM NUMBER OF 2 PEOPLE
COST OF TOUR IS R 450 -00 PER PERSON
DEPOSIT IS R90.00
THIS INCLUDES:
· Pick-up and drop-off at all tourist accommodation in and around Central Durban
· Traditional Zulu meal
· Soft Drinks with meal
· Services of Tekweni guide
· Services of an English speaking community guide
· Your contribution towards a community development project
WHAT TO BRING ALONG:
· Good walking shoes
· A camera and plenty of film
· A sun hat and suntan lotion
· Spending money for personal items such as water or curios etc
OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:
· Cameras are acceptable but the guide may request certain scenes not be photographed. Please respect this.
· During the tour you are exposed to traditional Zulu culture and we recommend you ask as many questions as you wish as this is a two way cultural experience
· A portion of your tour payment is donated to a community development trust.
· Travel insurance is not included and full coverage is recommended
· Tour prices are subject to change at any time but usually annual increases are applied
GUESTS MAY EXTEND THIS OPTION TO AN OVERNIGHT ONCE ON TOUR BY INFORMING YOUR TEKWENI GUIDE
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