Zulu Cultural Tours St Lucia

St Lucia Zulu Cultural Tours is an Authentic Zulu experience that gives Guests an opportunity to visit the remote rural area Nkundusi (name of the village) situated in Northern KwaZulu Natal, Western shores of iSimangaliso Wetland Park to learn about both the past and present lifestyle of the people living in Nkundusi Zulu village. Interact with them with our exciting activities that are not touristy.

This Zulu tour is a full day tour that includes lunch, normal departure is at 8:30 and ends 15:00. From St Lucia our drive is about 45 minutes to to the village. On the way to the village we teach you iSizulu language and when we arrive in the village you must at least be able to say sawubona if your tongue it is easy enough we will teach you the clicks like uxamuweqaumgwaqo .

We first stop at Zamimpilo Market this is the local market owned by woman  in the village selling handmade crafts, fresh fruits and vegetables.We then drive to the creche/ day care center to interact with children ranging from age 1 to 4 years.

We also visit one of the homesteads to see the present living of the people in the village and learn about their tradition beliefs and Zulu food.

We may also visit a school depending on the interest of guests they can choose between visiting primary or High school to experience the educational system and interact with students. During the weekends we visit Shembe Zulu church and  Zion church if you lucky enough you can come across Zulu traditional wedding.

Lunch guests will enjoy home cooked lunch prepared by  my mother maGumede  from the village that is famous for her finger licking delicious Zulu food.

Our last activity is visiting Traditional Healer (Sangoma) to learn about traditional herbs that she uses to cure different illnesses, she is also a fortune teller (please note each person has to pay an additional fee of R50 here for the experience.

The tour is R850 per adult and R600 per child under 12 years( 2019 prices)