Zululand
Zululand is one of the 11 districts of the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. It is home to some of the continent's longest established wildlife reserves. It is a district of rolling hills, river valleys, wetlands and sand forests that provide habitat for lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, leopards and hippos.
Cities
- 🌍 Richards Bay — a gateway to Zululand's game parks and diverse wildlife, and a great place for water sports
- 🌍 Empangeni
- 🌍 Eshowe — the oldest town of British settlement in KwaZulu-Natal, and a good base to see the Zulu culture
- 🌍 Ulundi
- 🌍 Hluhluwe — a hub of tourism that has an abundance of accommodation facilities, from budget accommodation to five-star game lodges
- 🌍 Vryheid
- 🌍 Mtunzini
- 🌍 Pongola
- 🌍 Nongoma
Other destinations
- 🌍 Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park — the only state-run park in KwaZulu-Natal where each of the big five game animals can be found
- 🌍 Amatikulu Nature Reserve — protects the Amatikulu and Nyoni River estuaries along the Indian Ocean
- 🌍 Itala Game Reserve
Get in
See
- Traditional villages
- Hills
- Valleys
- Battle sites from the Zulu War, including Rorke's Drift
Do
- Go on safari in a game reserve.
Stay safe
People are friendly and welcoming.
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