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Zululand Destination Guide
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Introduction |
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Zululand is the geographical area of Kwa-Zulu Natal north of the Tugela River, and is the historic home of the Zulu people, proud descendants of Zulu Kings of the past - Shaka, Cetswayo, Dingaan to name a few. The Zululand seaboard possesses some remarkable resources. In the north is Kosi Bay, almost bordering Mocambique. The beaches are pristine, with white sand, clear seas and awesome dunes. Sodwana Bay offers world class scuba diving and fishing, as well as the chance to see Leatherback Turtles coming onshore to lay their eggs. Slightly further south, but still on the coast is the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. This is one of 4 World Heritage sites in South Africa. Inland from the coastal zone is a belt of game reserves and private game parks. Hluhluwe / Imfolozi, Mkuze and Ithala are National Parks, with private reserves such as Phinda flying the luxury game "flag". Further inland still, the beauty of Zululand becomes even more apparent. The rolling hills and valleys around Isandlwana make the site of one of colonial Britain's biggest defeats even more poignant. The tiny outpost at Rorkes Drift also has a major story to tell. Finally, the traditional culture of the Zulu people is still alive and well and can be experienced on many of the tours offered here. |
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Top Picks |
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· Experience the beauty of the Hluhluwe / Imfolozi Game Park · Travel along the eastern shore of Lake St Lucia in the world heritage site - The Greater St Lucia Wetland Park · Scuba Dive at the world famous Sodwana Bay. · View some of the 367 bird species found in the area, with Mkuze Game Park being a particular mecca for birders. · Travel inland to the spine tingling battlefields - names like Isandlwana, Rorkes Drift and Spioenkop say it all !
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Climate |
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Summers (October to March) are hot and humid on the coast. Daytime temperatures average in the low 30degrees, and evenings are warm and humid. Inland, humidity is less. Winters (April - September) are mild, with warm days averaging around 24degrees C, and nights being cool and fresh. Inland, nightime temperatures can get down to 0 degrees C. Highlights |
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Transportation |
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Durban is the nearest major airport, though there are domestic flights also to Richards Bay. If not on an organised tour, the best way to see the region is by car. |
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