Shakaland
Shakaland, situated just 160km north of the city of Durban is a living monument to Zulu culture. It is here that people from all over the world come to experience the lifestyle, social system and rich culture of the Zulu nation. A visit to South Africa is not complete without a visit to this cultural attraction, one of the most famous in South Africa.
In keeping with the rural surrounds, Shakaland’s accommodation features authentic African decor, complete with wooden interiors, thatched roofs and an earthy, warm ambience.
The Shisa Nyama restaurant with its authentic setting and traditional Zulu style offers guests an opportunity to enjoy ethnic dishes.
Don’t miss out on the Nandi Experience (a 3-hour daytime adventure named in honour of Shaka’s mother, Nandi) or the cultural tour which includes: the Beer Drinking Ceremony, Fighting Formations, the Sangoma, spear throwing and more.
Things to do:
The Nandi Experience
Experience a three-hour daytime adventure named in honour of Shaka’s mother, Nandi… an adventure not to be missed!
Daily starting times: 11:00 to 14:00 or from 12:00 to 15:00
The Shaka Programme
For overnight guests, commencing with Part I of the culture tour at 16:00 and Zulu dancing for an hour after dinner.
The Culture Tour
Part II of the culture tour runs from 09:00 to 10:00 the next morning.
The culture tour includes:
Beer Drinking Ceremony
Social Systems
Fighting Formations
The Greeting of the Home
The Sangoma
The Nyanga
Beadwork and Pottery
Beer Making, Spear Throwing etc
Team Building
There’s no limit to the extent that our TEAM will go to fulfilling your team building requirements. So what’s stopping you? Get thinking, get creative and put us to the test! Whatever you dream up, we’ll find a way of putting it together.
School day programme daily at 09:00
School children are treated to the mysticism of Africa perfectly designed to showcase the diversity of the Zulu culture.
Siyafunda Educational Program
School and university groups visiting Shakaland on cultural excursions can be accommodated in traditional dormitory huts in the school centre accommodation.
Contact us
Normanhurst Farm
Nkwaleni
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
Rates
Rates on Request
Directions from Durban:
Take the N2 North; veer off left at Dokodweni Toll Plaza onto the R66/Melmoth/Ulundi. 14km past Eshowe turn off left to Shakaland, which is well sign posted.