district municipality of South Africa
Zululand[dead link] is one of the 11 districts of the South African 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
edit- 1 Richards Bay — a gateway to Zululand's game parks and diverse wildlife, and a great place for water sports
- 2 Empangeni
- 3 Eshowe — the oldest town of British settlement in KwaZulu-Natal, and a good base to see the Zulu culture
- 4 Ulundi
- 5 Hluhluwe — a hub of tourism that has an abundance of accommodation facilities, from budget accommodation to five-star game lodges
- 6 Vryheid
- 7 Mtunzini
- 8 Pongola
- 9 Nongoma
Other destinations
edit- 1 Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park — the only state-run park in KwaZulu-Natal where each of the big five game animals can be found
- 2 Amatikulu Nature Reserve — protects the Amatikulu and Nyoni River estuaries along the Indian Ocean
- 3 Itala Game Reserve
Get in
editGet around
editSee
edit- Traditional villages
- Hills
- Valleys
- Battle sites from the Zulu War, including Rorke's Drift
Do
edit- Go on safari in a game reserve.
Stay safe
editPeople are friendly and welcoming.