Zululand is one of the 11 districts of the South Africa 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
Get in
By plane
From far countries to get in zululand you need to air travel.
Nearby areas from South Africa can use transport such as taxi and buses.
- Richards Bay Airport (IATA: RCB)
Get around
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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