Durban Shore Excursion: Private Small Group Durban City & Phezulu
Description
Offers a combination of a Durban City sightseeing tour and explores spectacular scenery just outside the city. Start by taking a drive along Golden Mile, view historical buildings in the City Centre, wander through Botanical Gardens, interact with local traders at the Victoria Street Indian Market. Opportunity to taste the traditional, unique Bunny Chow (for own account). We continue to the Moses Mabhida Football Stadium for photo stop. We escape from civilization and journey inland through villages and gentle rolling countryside which give way to the most spectacular vista, known as the Valley of a Thousand Hills. Phezulu you will be immersed in the fascinating culture and traditions of the proud Zulu Nation; opportunity to interact with the villagers and purchase traditional and modern souvenirs. A visit to the onsite Crocodile park is also included.
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Itinerary
The Valley of 1000 Hills Regionin in Durban forms around the majestic valley created by the Mngeni River and it's tributaries. A magnificent gorge between Durban and Pietermaritzburg, the Valley of 1 000 Hills is about more than its spectacular greenery and the clear blue of the African sky.
Driving along Durban Beachfront
The Durban Botanic Gardens is situated in the city of Durban, It is Durban’s oldest public institution and Africa's oldest surviving botanical gardens. The gardens cover an area of 15 hectares in a subtropical climate.
opportunity to take the sky car (for own account) to the top of the stadium
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required & Maximum 6 guests.
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Cullinan Guided Journeys strictly follow the SA Government approved TBCSA Health and Safety COVID-19 Protocols. Should guests present COVID-19 symptoms, COVID testing and quarantine will be at their own cost. We recommend that you ensure that your guests take adequate personal travel insurance cover before departure from home.
- Ship should arrive early morning and guests need to be disembarked by 08h00 for 08H30 departure.
- Ship departure time should not be before 18h00.
- Small Group Tour, guests may be joined by other guests who are on the same Cruise ship.
Reviews(11)
We had a very thorough view of the traditional Zulu culture, history of sugarcane fields and the growth of the large Indian community and the modern architecture of Durban on this tour. Our tour guide, Moses, was enthusiastic and knowledgeable so this made the tour interesting. We added a safari option and were pleased when we got to observe giraffes and zebras up close, in their habitat and with their families.
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Had a really nice day with Thamy as our guide. He is was informative, interesting and took time to give us a nice overview of Durban. Got us back to ship safely and on time. The trip to the village was great and well worth the time.
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Thamsamqa,a self described proud Zuluman gave us a wonderful tour of Durban the city with the history of of the effects of apartheid on the Zulus and the Durban area. We toured the beautiful beaches before the scenic drive through the Valley of 1000 hills. From a stunning viewpoint we enjoyed the historic story of Traditional Zulu culture and the the reptile park It was feeding time for the crocodiles and then an amazing snake demonstration. Wow! Back to Durban we visited the Indian market before a stop at the famous Botanical Gardens. This is a must see and the guided tour is amazing and well worth the extra fee. Vishnu was great. Finally through the city past historic buildings - city hall and post office. What wonderful day in Durban thanks to one of the best guides ever, Thamsamqa!
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we had frederick as our guide and had a pleasant day out . He picked us up on time and kept us entertained and was very knowledgeable. Theres a lot to do in the day so be prepared for a packed program
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We waited 75 minutes at the pier for the vehicle.Telephone came the message that the departure was agreed 1 hour later.It turned out, however, that our guide was on time, but did not identify herself , as she probably waited for a spontaneously better "business" had hoped.When we were the last to stand at the pier, she then suddenly stood in front of us with our name tag!The vehicle was already 75 minutes there!VERY WEIRD!!!!?????
The tour guide-Thabo- made the experience special with his enthusiasm and great knowledge. We started off seeing the medicine market which is something I have never witnessed in my life before. It is not for the squeamish. The ride out to the 1000 Hills is very pleasant and throughout a well driven drive we were given many facts and figures. The Zulu village is situated within a croc/reptile exhibition and having been on a game drive seeing animals living freely, seeing other animals in these poor conditions doesn't feel right. The Zulu show was OK and at half an hour was about the right time. It is a bit contrived but understandably so. The drive back was equally interesting and we finished with a tour of the city which again was delivered with great passion and knowledge by Thabo.
<p>Thanks to our excellent and courteous guide David Mathonsi we saw everything we wanted to see and more. He found the most convenient stopping places for us to take photographs of the sights. His knowledge was extensive ensuring we came away with a deeper understanding of the area and its culture. We particularly enjoyed visiting the Indian market, full of colour and sensory experiences, the tranquility of the Botanical Gardens and widening our understanding of apartheid through visiting the museum. Having enjoyed lunch at the Pot and Kettle in the heart of The Valley of a Thousand Hills we were treated to a memorable display of singing and dancing in PheZulu village. A perfect day.</p>
<p>A pleasant drive to the Valley of 1000 hills, nice scenery.<br/> Guide showed us different parts of the city, visited a museum. Very enthusiastic in helping us to understand the history and culture of Durban.</p>
<p>We had the best guide in Durban! Thank you Shiney for giving us such a wonderful insight into the city that you obviously love. We really enjoyed our drive to and time at the Valley of 1000 Hills and the PheZulu Tour. We highly recommend this tour.</p>
<p>Fabulous! Our guide, China, made us visit all around with a lot of explanations in a very comfortable car. Very interesting.</p>
