Durban

Durban City Tour and Phezulu Cultural Village (2A)

Durban, South Africa
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Overview
Duration
8h
Languages
French, English, Modern Greek (1453-), Polish, Portuguese
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Embark on a scenic and guided day tour of Durban and the Valley of 1000 Hills where you will visit PheZulu Cultural and Safari Park.
At Victoria Street Market you will be given time to shop for African inspired accessories, clothing, souvenirs, home decorations, paintings and luggage etc. Next to the Victoria Street Market is the Zulu Medicine Market where your guide will take you on an informative tour of “Inyanga (Doctors) lane”. The Zulu Medicine Market is a unique place where Zulu culture has survived in the modern urban environment.
The Moses Mabhida stadium has become a defining feature of the Durban skyline. It has a high-rise platform on top of its arch which is accessible by an elevator called the Sky Car for an additional fee. Your tour guide will show you around the exterior of the stadium and explain its history, use and significance.
The tour includes a stop at the beautiful Botanical Gardens, which is the oldest Botanical Gardens in Africa, est 1849. Your guide will show you some of the interesting and beautiful features of the gardens and give you the option of extra time to explore alone.
The KwaMuhle Museum was once the headquarters of Durban’s Native Administration Department and the center of Durban’s harsh system of labour control. Now it has been transformed into Durban’s Apartheid Museum that seeks to reflect Durban’s urban growth and the history of its residents.
The tour includes a visit to uShaka Marine World’s Village Walk on the famous Golden Mile Beachfront on Durban’s OR Tambo parade. There you will be given time to shop and have lunch. uShaka Village Walk is home to Durban’s most unique shopping experiences, offering a shopper’s paradise in an open-air environment, affording guests a world of entertainment, family fun, shopping and dining.
The tour leaves Durban and travels to the Valley of 1000 Hills. Home of PheZulu Cultural and Safari Park. Visitors are taken into traditional beehive shaped thatched huts, where the various artefacts, beliefs and rituals of the Zulu people are explained, giving visitors an insight into the fascinating Zulu culture. The Zulu dancing show (50 minutes) is impressive with the dancers in their traditional garb, showing off their skills with grace, agility and humour.
PheZulu also has a Crocodile and Snake park where guests will be taken on a tour by a knowledgeable local guide. They will learn interesting facts about crocodiles and snakes and have a hands-on experience with Cleo the Burmese python who weighs in at 42 kilograms.

What to remember

Important info

Wear comfortable clothes, shoes,jackets, hat and sunscreen glasses

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide ( English , French, Greek, Polish, Portuguese)
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
  • Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. (include your contact details)
  • DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION: Pickup & drop off service with in a 5km radius of 1st Zulu Safaris office at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel, 85 OR Tambo Parade, Durban. If you are out of our pickup radius, special arrangements can be made to pick you up at your location of choice
    DEPARTURE TIME: 9 am
    **RETURN TIME:**4:30 pm
    AGE: All ages welcome
    TRAVELLER TYPE: Single or Per Person Sharing
  • Prices vary by group size and are priced per person, per your booking for your group
  • We also do pick-up at the Durban Passenger Cruise Terminal, Richards Bay Passsenger Cruise Terminal or any pick-up at a 5km radius of Tropicana hotel
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What's included
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Professional tour guide.
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What's not included
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Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until 2 days in advance
Provider
Zulu Safaris
Meeting Point

Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban