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DumaZulu Traditional Village & Lodge - Accommodation near Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Dumazulu, meaning the ``Thundering Zulu", is located in the heart of Zululand's KwaZulu-Natal region, near Hluhluwe village, directly on the main tourist route between the Kruger National Park and Durban. Visitors are able to enjoy an authentic African cultural experience when they stay in the traditional, ethnic accommodation at Dumazulu Lodge. The lodge is connected by wooden walkways to Dumazulu Village, where guests can watch and learn about Zulu traditions including basket-weaving, spear and shield making, beadwork, pot-making, Sangoma bone-throwing and spectacular Zulu dancing. 

Price: 6

diner, bed and breakfast

23 huts

The lodge consists of twenty three units sleeping 2 - 4 persons each. The exterior of each "hut" resembles the different tribal peoples of Southern Africa, including Zulu, Swazi, North Sotho, Xhosa, Venda, Tsonga, and Ndebele, and the interior is tastefully decorated in ethnic fabrics and tribal memorabilia. Facilities include private en-suite bathrooms with showers, air-conditioning, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities.

The Dumazulu Traditional Village is home to over 50 Zulu residents forming part of a "living museum". Dumazulu - meaning " Thundering Zulu" is the largest Zulu village of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and the only tourist Zulu village to be opened by King Goodwill Zwelithini - placing the royal Zulu stamp of approval on the objectives and authenticity of Dumazulu. A qualified guide will accompany guests on a tour of the Village and explain the various ancient manufacturing traditions. The knowledgeable guide will also answer questions and provide insights into the heritage and culture of the Zulu nation. The cultural experience culminates in a variety of spectacular Zulu dances. The Village is connected by walkways to the main dining area and bar where visitors can end off their tour enjoying a delicious meal and a cup of tea or coffee, followed by a visit to the world-renowned Curio shop for that reminiscing gift. An added attraction is the snake and crocodile park which consists of many indigenous and exotic reptiles. Game drives into the many surrounding Game Reserves and tours to nearby tourist attractions can also be arranged.