The region Zululand is the former heartland of the Zulus in the province KwaZulu-Natal.
Regions
The tourist region of Zululand includes except for the inland rural district Zululand the province of KwaZulu-Natal a large part of the coastal district of Uthungulu. Thus, this article describes a region that is bounded by Eswatini and the region Elephant Coast in the north, the coast of the Indian Ocean in the east, den Battlefields in the west and the Midlands in the south.
places
- Ulundi, Capital of the Zululand district
- Richards Bay, Industrial city on the coast, coal port and aluminum smelters
- Pongola on the border with Eswatini
- Eshowe, oldest city of European settlers in Zululand
- Empangeni, Sugar cane fields
- Vryheid,
- Nongoma, Seat of the Zulu king
Other goals
- Ithala Game Reserve
- Pongola Game Reserve
background
The Zulu are the largest ethnic group in South Africa today. They belong to the Nguni who immigrated to South Africa in the 17th century and who live here San (Bushmen) displaced. The originally quite small tribe became under the legendary king Shaka through the sometimes violent integration of neighboring tribes the nation of amaZulu (Sons of the Sun). Within the Zulu has become a solid regional customs developed. The traditional garments made of artificial pearls are particularly striking, as they are worn by young women and girls; the colors show the social status of those who wear them. The clothing of men traditionally consists of skins from springboks or cattle, nowadays artificial skins are often used.
In Zululand there are numerous cultural villages that demonstrate their way of life to tourists like in an open-air museum. However, this only partially corresponds to today's reality, but the residents in the structurally weak region are dependent on such income.
language
In Zulu country, the locals speak Zulu. English can also be spoken in larger towns.
getting there
- Of Durban leads the N2 along the coast to Empangeni and Richards Bay, this main road continues to the border of the kingdom of eSwatini.
The Zululand can be reached via two airports. The smaller Richard's Bay airport only has flights to and from Johannesburg, while the province's international airport is in Durban.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Nongoma. The residence of the Zulu king, who has ruled since 1971, is in the small town Goodwill Zwelithiniwho officially no longer has power, but is respected by his people.
- Shakaland Zulu Village, at Eshowe.
activities
- Wildlife viewing
kitchen
nightlife
security
climate
literature
- Malby-Anthony, Françoise: An elephant in my kitchen. What the herd taught me about love, sadness and courage to live. Munich: mvg Verlag, 2019
Web links
- Zululand Tourism, official site
- www.zulutradition.com Website of a group with modern music in traditional clothing
- wie-sagt-man-noch.de/zulu/ first words and phrases in Zulu
- Zululand Website about the Zululand and attractions
