Top KwaZulu-Natal Full-day Tours

Discover Durban―the largest city in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province―on a full-day tour of its top attractions. Begin with a visit to Durban's Golden Mile, a stretch of sparkling pristine beach with its own promenade. Then continue to places like the University of Kwa Zulu Nata, the bustling markets of Warwick Triangle and the 19th-century botanic gardens, home to stunning orchids, ferns and bromeliads. You'll also make stops at uShaka Marine World and Moses Mabhida Stadium, where you can ride a SkyCar (own expense) to the top for incredible panoramic views.

Visit the Isandlwana Battlefields, where South African and British Colonial history was made in a major battle, on this full-day tour from Durban. With an historian guide to lead you, you'll learn about the great battle between the Zulu warriors and British troops in 1879. Stop at Rorke's Drift to visit the museum, as well as Buffalo River for lunch and refreshments. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation included.

Joining the friends and relatives of thousands of young Zulu maidens attired in traditional Zulu dress to watch them sing, dance and celebrate their culture, is a powerful and moving experience. This annual ceremony, known as the Umkhosi woMhlanga, or the Zulu Reed Dance, is a centuries-old tradition. It takes place in September, right at the start of spring, at the Enyokeni Royal Palace in Nongoma, Zululand. Over 30,000 maidens from all over the country arrive in the area for the traditional Zulu festivities. The Reed Dance is also a celebration of the Zulu nation and performs the essential role of unifying nation and the king, who presides over the ceremony.