A one day trip to visit local Zulu’s in their homes, buy or admire Zulu crafts, enjoy magnificent scenery and learn about the culture and lifestyle of the Zulu people. This day is very flexible and can be adjusted to suit your requirements.
Senzangakhona, father of King Shaka, Dingane and Mpande. Buried at esiKlebheni, near Mgungundlovu. Site of the repository of the inkatha (national symbol of office) of several Zulu kings. Access to the site marker is off the Babanango/Dingaanstat road. From the…
Open-air museum and partially reconstructed isigodlo (harem) of King Cetshwayo’s royal residence as well as Ondini Cultural Museum. 9km outside Ulundi along the road to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. Toilets, Museum Shop and refreshments available.
5 June 1884 A major battle of the war where the uSuthu, supported by the Boers under Lukas Meyer, defeated Chief Zibhebhu and the Mandlakazi.
2 December 1856 Site of battle between Prince Cetshwayo and his brother Prince Mbuyazi, which established Cetshwayo as King Mpande’s heir. Possibly the bloodiest battle in Zulu history when the uSuthu faction of the Zulu nation that supported Prince Cetshwayo…
After his defeat by Zibhebhu kaMapitha at the Battle of Ondini on 21st July 1883 Cetshwayo fled and was later offered the protection of the British Resident, Sir Melmoth Osborne at Eshowe where he died on 8th February 1884. The…
King Mpande ruled Zululand from 1840 to 1872 and managed to live in harmony with both the Voortrekkers for the short time they governed Natal and later with the British. During his rule large numbers of Zulus migrated south and…
