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Zululand Backpackers Lodge

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Author: Graham Chennells

Publishing date: 01.03.2004 09:24

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The Zululand Backpackers Lodge in Forest setting in Eshowe. It is the ideal backpacker's base for a holiday in Zululand and to explore 101 Things to do in Eshowe, Zululand.

The only Backpackers in the world with their own Zululand Brewing Co
Zululand Eco-Adventures operates from here and take the chance to visit Real Zulu ceremonies. Tours available are listed below. There is a tour every day. Or just chill out in our large garden around the pool.

There are lots of things you can do on your own as we are near all places of interest to the explorers of Zululand. This is the Cultural Capital of the Zulu's who were the dominant and superior tribe of Africa.

Zululand Backpackers Hostel.

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Zululand Budget Accommodation. 40 dorm beds from R90 per person per night
8 Private rooms Singles R165, Doubles R220, Triples R300.
Tent sites R60 per night
Tours. Qualified tour advisors. Resident historian.
The Quarters Restaurant & The Zululand Brewing Co.
Full kitchen and laundry

"Blue" in Action

Good access to medical facilities
24 hours access & Secure parking
Daily tours, hikes and birding.
Close to shops, banks and Post Office.
Large swimming pool & BBQ facilities
Card phone & Internet Cafe. R20 per hour.
On the regular Baz Bus route (Johannesburg-Swaziland-Durban and Dbn-Swaziland-JHB)

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Ideal base to do and explore "101 things to do in Eshowe, Zululand." Zululand budget acommodation in Zululand Backpackers Hostel. From Zulu culture,traditional ceremonies, history, museums, battlefields, crafts, upliftment projects, wetlands, birding and hiking. Focus on real events not shows.
Resident Historian Graham Chennells If you need historical information feel free to consult Graham at any time.
Every weekday from 6.30 pm - 7.15pm there are groups or individuals doing some Live Performance.Magic Weapon: Zulu Dance & Song,Starlight African Jazz Band, Dave Starke with his guitar at the bar or fire.Open Mic evenings every Monday.....for aspiring Zululand Artists.

The Happy George Bar is Eshowe's meeting place. Over a pint ofthe famous micro brewed "Zulu Blonde" Ale you can meet very many interesting people and fellow travellers.

Happy George Bar

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Every weekend we are invited to Traditional Zulu weddings and coming of age ceremonies. Join us these spectacular events and meet the people.Traditional Zulu Ceremonies

Spend a day in a Zulu village in contemporary Zululand with Walter Cele or Victor Mdluli and enjoy a traditional meal as well as a hike through real zulu country. Walters Zulu Village.

Visit a sangoma to have your fortune told or attend a three hour kwa Makhethleni healing ceremony in rural Zululand.Sangoma Ceremonies

Ready to Dance

Do a four day trip through rural Zululand far from the world as you know it.Zululand Outback Tour

Here is a tour to see many aspects of contemporary Zululand.We cover a wide range of topics and experiences including a wetlands project and craft centre.Mbongolwane Wetlands and Crafts

Historical tour in to the Zulu heartland to hear about the rise and fall of the Zulu nation and about the famous King Shaka.
Valley of the Zulu Kings

Green huts in Zululand

Zulu CultureZulu Culture All you need to know about Zulu Culture.

King Dinzulu Township and Upliftment Tour.
King Dinzulu Township and Upliftment Tour

Walters Traditional Zulu Village - Overnight
Overnight in Walters Village

Zululand Weekend Package
Zululand Weekend Package

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Zululand Backpackers.
Eshowe. Zululand. KwaZulu Natal. South Africa.
info@eshowe.com
035 4744919.

There are many short hikes into the nearby Dlinza Forest which has the only Aerial Boardwalk of its kind in Southern Africa. Mpushini Falls, plenty of museums - historical, missionary & Vukani within walking distance.We have a short and a longer town tour.

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Evening Campfire

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