- Culture
Culture vultures can get their fill of museums, art galleries, Anglo/Boer/Zulu/bullet slinging/spear throwing battle sites. Southern Africa’s history is flavoured by a variety of exotic influences and there’ll be something to suit everyone’s taste. Just don’t expect 1 000 year old cathedrals. This icons covers all cultural interests.
- Baz Bus Backpacker Bus
The Baz Bus backpacker bus is a hop-on’ hop-off backpackers bus that has a variety of routes around South Africa. It’s an easy way to get from A to B and a fun way to meet other travellers.
- Volunteers
These places offer volunteer work.
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| Physical address........ 36 Main Street Eshowe 3815 |
Situated in a wing of the George Hotel, Zululand Backpackers offers comfortable good value for money accommodation.
150km north of Durban. Take Dokodweni off ramp to Eshowe.
Situated behind the George Hotel, Zululand Backpackers offers comfortable self-catering accommodation with access to all the hotel facilities. It’s an ideal base from which to explore Zulu culture with village and battlefield tours, traditional Zulu ceremonies (which showcase traditional attire and dancing), visits to craft markets, sangomas and shebeens.
Do a half day walking tour of Eshowe visiting the Dlinza Forest (South Africa’s only aerial boardwalk), the Zululand Historical Museum, the Vukani Zulu Crafts Collection, the Norwegian Missionary Museum, Mpushini Falls and Mbongolwane Wetlands.
Regular shuttle from Durban.
• Adrenaline junkies can get their fix on the infamous Rock Slides.
• Bar junkies can sink a few at the Pablo Esco Bar, which is open from 5pm daily.
• Chill-out junkies can soak up the African stars in an open-air herbal bath.
The Zululand Brewery is based here. Home to the world famous beer Zulu Blonde - this is one of the tastiest blondes you’ll ever have the good fortune to enjoy.
Dorms R125; Twins/Triples R185pp; Camping R85. En suite rooms available.
Wi-fi. Tour bookings. Easy walk from minibus terminus. Laundry. SAYTC.
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