How to Discover and Explore Zululand SA

Ever heard of Zululand, Shakaland or maybe King Shaka? South Africa with its numerous provinces offers one an opportunity to witness not just Cape Town, Kruger National Park and the arriving and departing terminals at either Johannesburgh or Cape Town.
With numerous provinces to journey to why not contemplate Zululand Natal South Africa. The area boasts of the most spectacular scenery, culture and of the oldest reserves in Africa. Natal may be divided into central Durban and surrounds, the South Coast ( Dolphin Coast ) and then the North Coast ( Zululand ).
With tropical weather year round one may travel 12 months of the year with out feeling winter. Summer in Zululand becomes quite warm however still bearable. Quite humid in Summer from January to end of March.
Natal mostly known for its rich Zulu culture has remained numerous cultural practises are still adhered to today and in the more rural areas one will quickly see just how the practises are still continuing still to present day.
The infrastructure roads, comunications and accommodation are well maintained once again offering easy access to all areas in the province.
Arriving at Durban International one has numerous choices to either travel to the big city get settled and find ones bearings, however with a bit of prior research one can quickly discover a world within a province. North on the N2 turn left at Dokodweni Toll Plaza onto the R66/Melmoth/Ulundi road.
Continue and watch for the signs towards Shakaland. Why stop here, Shakaland previously a television set now continues to offer one an opportunity to witness traditional Zulu Bead work, basket making, particpating in Zulu dancing and watching Zulu warriors demonstrate traditional war dances. The area also boasts a restuarants where one may indulge in traditional Zulu cuisine or ala carte. Overnight accommodation is also available in traditional Zulu Huts, ask why the huts where built round and more delightful information follows.
From Shakaland travel north to Empangeni towards St Lucia, the first world heritage site in South Africa. This area has so much to offer. A real wildlife paradise where the Hippo's still roam the residential streets at night in search of greener pastures. The elusive Leopard is still witnessed by the late night fisherman or just by chance while roaming around. Guided walks, Sunset boat cruises to witness Hippo's and Crocodiles, snorkel and enjoy a traditional barbeque at Cape Vidal the Eastern Shores of iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, Night Drive Safari to go insearch of that elusive Leopard and Elephants on the Western shores of iSimangaliso Wetlands Park or merely relax on the beach and witness the Humpback Whales as they migrate past the shores of St Lucia.
From St Lucia travel 54km inland and one enters the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve the oldest proclaimed reserve in Africa. The big 5 and more may be encountered in this reserve, smaller that its competitor Kruger National Park this park is only 96000 hectares however with easier access and numerous vanatage points one may be just lucky and get to see all the African animals that you have travelled so far for.