Richards Bay Shore Excursion: Shakaland Cultural Experience Tour
Richards Bay, South Africa
Trip Type: Ports of Call Tours
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
Experience the Zulu Culture first-hand with a visit to South Africa’s most famous cultural village - Shakaland - situated a mere 170km north of Durban. This “Living Museum” was created around the film set of the epic film, Shaka Zulu! Your day will be one of interaction with the villagers, who will entertain you with fascinating stories of history, culture and intrigue. You will be introduced to their Sangoma, invited to taste the traditional beer and be mesmerised by their vibrant drumming and dancing. We end the day with a delicious lunch, before returning to Richards Bay.
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Experience the Zulu Culture first-hand with a visit to South Africa’s most famous cultural village - Shakaland - situated a mere 170km north of Durban. This “Living Museum” was created around the film set of the epic film, Shaka Zulu! Your day will be one of interaction with the villagers, who will entertain you with fascinating stories of history, culture and intrigue. You will be introduced to their Sangoma, invited to taste the traditional beer and be mesmerised by their vibrant drumming and dancing. We end the day with a delicious lunch, before returning to Richards Bay.
Experience the Zulu Culture first-hand with a visit to South Africa’s most famous cultural village - Shakaland - situated a mere 170km north of Durban. This “Living Museum” was created around the film set of the epic film, Shaka Zulu!
Your day will be one of interaction with the villagers, who will entertain you with fascinating stories of history, culture and intrigue. You will be introduced to their Sangoma (traditional healer), invited to taste the traditional Zulu beer, and be mesmerised by their vibrant drumming and dancing. Enjoy a demonstration on shield-making and weaving and the use of the spear and assagay. You’ll also get the chance to purchase beadwork from the local ladies.
We end the day with a delicious lunch, before returning to Richards Bay.
Your day will be one of interaction with the villagers, who will entertain you with fascinating stories of history, culture and intrigue. You will be introduced to their Sangoma (traditional healer), invited to taste the traditional Zulu beer, and be mesmerised by their vibrant drumming and dancing. Enjoy a demonstration on shield-making and weaving and the use of the spear and assagay. You’ll also get the chance to purchase beadwork from the local ladies.
We end the day with a delicious lunch, before returning to Richards Bay.
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