Top KwaZulu-Natal Cultural Tours

Spend the day immersed in Zulu culture and African wildlife on this full-day tour from Durban. With round-trip transportation provided on this multi-stop tour, you'll skip the need to rent a car and be able to focus on the scenery during the drive. Stop first at the Tala Private Game Reserve, where you'll see and learn about African wildlife on a game drive. Head next for the Zulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park to learn about Zulu culture and reptile wildlife in South Africa.

Discover the best that Durban, South Africa has to offer on this sightseeing tour through the city. In just a few hours, visit the city’s top sights including the Victoria Street Market, Moses Mabhida Stadium, the botanical gardens, and city hall. You also get free time to purchase a meal or walk around the uShaka Village Walk shopping mall.

Journey from Underberg into the heart of the Drakensberg on one of Southern Africa’s most iconic mountain adventures. Led by expert guides, you’ll climb the legendary Sani Pass, a dramatic ascent of winding switchbacks and soaring cliffs before crossing the border to explore the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS - Conquer the Sani Pass at 2,874 meters above sea level - Visit a traditional Basotho homestead to learn more about Lesotho's unique culture - Experience a fresh bread tasting - Meet the local shepherds - Lunch is enjoyed either at the Highest Pub in Africa (subject to availability) or a lovely local restaurant

Experience the journey through the storied Sani Pass while focusing on the scenery, since you'll have a guide/driver behind the wheel. No need to rent a car; you and your small group of just 15 people will be able to relax and enjoy the views while your 4x4 vehicle handles the hairpin curves of the treacherous road.

Get a comprehensive overview of Durban's highlights and landmarks, with transportation in between, on this full-day tour. Listen as your guide delves deep into the history, culture, architecture, and environment of this South African city. Stops include the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Umhlanga Rocks Promenade, Ushaka Village Walk, City Hall, Victoria Street Market, Durban Botanic Gardens, and others.

Learn about Durban’s history and get great city views at the same time with this luxury boat trip on the Durban Point Waterfront Canals. The tour reveals views of top attractions, and interesting facts about Durban and its famous residents—yet without the hassle of being stuck in crowds. Conveniently, the trip is capped at 12 travelers—which means ample space to sit back, relax, and enjoy the views.

Townships are part and parcel of life for many around South Africa and Durban has one of the oldest townships of all, the KwaMashu township. What makes this tour so unique is you will have an opportunity to learn about what makes a township and how modern South Africa is dealing with townships today. While visiting the township, you will get to visit the Phoenix Settlement established by Mahatma Gandhi during his time in South Africa, as well as visit the Ohlanga Institute where Nelson Mandela cast the first free and fair election vote in South Africa. Time permitting, you will also have an opportunity to visit the 1860 Museum that records and celebrates the arrival of the Indians in 1860 and learn about how they changed life in Durban for the better!

Soak up the magic of Durban’s waterfront by night as you glide down the canals in a Venetian-style gondola. Let the glittering lights of Durban Point Waterfront, one of South Africa’s most celebrated new developments, slip by as you slide below bridges and down elegant waterways. Escape the bustle of the city for half an hour, with plenty to do once you return.

Durban and its surroundings have a lot to offer, but it can be difficult to see without a car. Book this full-day group tour and see the city's key sites plus the PheZulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park. Experience Zulu culture, including a traditional Zulu dance performance, and see crocodiles and snakes. Then visit some of this busy port city's main highlights, including the bustling Victoria Street Market, the KwaMuhle Apartheid Museum, and the Durban Botanic Gardens.

A half day Durban City tour introduces visitors to a vibrant, ethnically diverse city with a fascinating history. Durban offers a rich mix of cultures and cuisine, some of the world’s best beaches, and great weather all-year round. It is one of South Africa’s major cities, and is the largest city in KwaZulu-Natal. Included is a visit to the historic Durban Botanic Gardens, home to the legendary Wood’s Cycad (Encephalartos woodii), the rarest plants in the world and extinct in the wild. The tour explores Durban’s key landmarks, coastline, historic areas, and cultural neighbourhoods, with meaningful commentary that goes beyond a standard experience. Our signature approach focuses on context, history, culture, and connection. Included, is a taste of Durban – The Best Bunny Chow in Durban (an authentic Indian curry cuisine). On booking, you can customise your tour to focus specifically on Zulu cultural heritage or Indian cultural traditions, tailoring the experience to your interests.

This day safari takes you to KwaZulu-Natal, a coastal province known for its beauty and diverse array of wildlife. The tour has two stops: the African Raptor Center, with over 100 birds of prey, and the Tala Private Game Reserve, home to kudu, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, wildebeest, eland, and other big game animals. Cover both sites in just half a day, a difficult feat to do on your own.

Experience the KwaZulu-Natal midlands and the Sani Pass on this full-day tour from Durban. With hotel pickup and drop-off, you're ensured a stress-free experience riding in the back of a capable 4-WD vehicle with a small group of just eight people or fewer. Learn about the history, culture, and people of Lesotho through guided commentary while getting epic views and photo ops of the panoramic vistas on the Sani Pass and in Underberg.

Get a fresh and intimate perspective on Durban on this immersive city tour, with a maximum of six travelers and a wealth of local encounters. Stroll the botanical gardens with a horticulturalist; track down street art with a local artist; meet local merchants at Victoria Street Market; and meet the dancing curator of Phansi Museum, dedicated to South Africa's diverse art and design. All this, and artisan gelato too.

Discover Durban’s highlights on this half-day guided tour. Visit Victoria Street Market and the Zulu Medicine Market to shop and explore local traditions. See the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium, with an option to ride the Sky Car for panoramic views. Enjoy time at uShaka Marine World’s Village Walk on the Golden Mile, with a chance for lunch. Relax in the historic Durban Botanical Gardens, and learn about Durban’s past at KwaMuhle Museum, including its Health and Wellness exhibit. The tour finishes with quick stops at Durban’s City Hall and Harbour. Experience the city’s vibrant culture, history, and scenic spots in just a few hours.

Discover the “cultural melting pot” of South Africa when you take this city tour through Durban. Join a small group and explore the highlights of the busy metropolis from its beachfront and Blue Lagoon area to its historical monuments and city center. Bargain for goods like a local at the Indian Market and see beautiful plants and flowers at the botanical gardens.

Discover the incredible heritage of South Africa's Zulu people with a visit to Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park. Depart Durban for KwaZulu-Natal's stunning Valley of 1000 Hills, where many Zulu people still reside. The park itself is known for its traditional beehive-shaped huts and hands-on experiences like Zulu spear making. Witness a colorful Zulu dance performance, then embark on an informative tour of the park's reptile portion where you'll learn first-hand about resident crocodiles and snakes, including the notorious green mamba.

Today is all about context, immersion and relevance. We will start where all things should, at the beginning. Meet the dancing curator of Phansi Museum who will introduce you to a vast collection of indigenous art and crafts before sampling Pan African Cuisine. Time to head to Isithumba — a living Zulu cultural village. A local resident will help you to explore the village on foot as you begin to understand a different way of life. If the ancestors are kind you may even meet the village chief or the local spiritual healer for an immersive exchange. The Markets of Warwick are our final stop. This curious quarter represents the beating heart of indigenous culture. Meet the Lime and Imphepho Gogos (female elders) and watch them create their goods before you witness the culture shock that is Muthi Bridge or as we like to call it — “Sangoma Central”. Unlock this mysterious place and get a feel for where the culture is heading.

This tour includes a variety of stops and gives tourists a chance to see Durban and learn about the people and its history.

This comprehensive tour offers an excellent overview of the KwaZulu-Natal region. Stops include the Gandhi statue and City Hall in the capital city of Pietermaritzburg (the largest brick building in the southern hemisphere), the Nelson Mandela capture site statue and Apartheid Museum, and Howick Falls. You will also take a lengthy hike in Kamberg Nature Reserve to view ancient sandstone rock art.

Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park. Here, enjoy an immersive Zulu cultural experience complete with a traditional dance performance The tour is a walking tour, lasting about 90 min (light activity). We'll get to meet the actual Chief/Headman of the village, as well as the Sangoma (traditional healer). We'll also get to walk down the river, a place of huge importance to the Zulu people, where young boys traditionally met their wives to be.

The tour starts off with a visit to Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu Natal. There we will stop by Pietermaritzburg's City Hall, which claims to be the largest brick building in the southern hemisphere. There we will visit the Gandhi statue also before we head towards the Drakensberg mountains. Kamberg Cave Art is a 90 minute walk and hike from the base camp. This tour is for the physically fit. These are the locations that we will visit during the tour starts. The Pietermaritzberg City Hall, Drakensberg Kamberg Nature Reserve, 90 minutes scenic walk to the sandstone cave paintings, Guided tour of the Sandstone cave paintings of the San people., Howick Falls, Nelson Mandela’s Capture Site and Museum.

All of our tours, are owner hosted, guided and driven. They are all customised to the clients exact wishes and can be extended or added to, with prior booking. Meals can be hosted or gourmet picnics arranged at the clients cost.

This 4-hour guided tour is a chance to see and learn about the Zulu culture and it's ancient beliefs and rituals. It also gives you a chance to see crocodiles and snakes at the Reptile Park.