Zululand Backpackers

36 Main St, P.OBox 24, Eshowe, South Africa 3815

Zululand Backpackers
 
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Overall Rating

5 out of 5 HostelBookers customers would recommend 'Zululand Backpackers'

Atmosphere
88.0%
Location
96.0%
Facilities
84.0%
Staff
88.0%
Cleanliness
88.0%
Safety
88.0%
Value
84.0%

Recent review (11/01/2010)

paul brunskill thinks

trips to see zulu life were excellent - if you are lucky ( try ist weekend of every month) you my get to see a wedding or every sunday and wednesday there is a healing ceremony in a zulu hut with…

 
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Overview

The only backpackers in the world with its own microbrewery drink a ‘Zulu Blonde’ on the deck at the Pablo Esco Bar which overlooks the lush jungle. Meet a real Sangoma, take a cool walk through the forest; it's all right here... Large swimming pool, fun people, good facilities, tours available...

City/Town: Eshowe.

Comfortable 50 bed hostel in a forest setting and only half a kilometers from town. Spacious gardens with very large swimming pool. Kitchen, laundry, bar, open campfire and internet café (ADSL). We have a Zulu Traditional medicinal garden. Only Backpackers in the world with our own Micro Brewery. Try our Zulu Blonde beer!

This is an ideal base to explore “101 Things to do in Eshowe, Zululand”. Eshowe is the cultural capital of Zululand. Experience rural & urban African life. Every weekend we attend traditional Zulu ceremonies – weddings, coming of age, Sangoma healing & initiation. Zulu village (also overnight) and township tours. Upliftment projects like classroom building, Skills centre, aids orphanage, economic housing, crafts and others. Volunteers for aids orphanage welcome. Fort Nongqayi (Zululand Historical Museum), Vukani collection. Norwegian missionary museum, Shakaland, Dhlinza Forest Aerial Boardwalk, Martyr’s Cross, Cetshwayo’s memorial. Zulu and Anglo-Zulu Battlefields.

Daily Tours: (NO minimum numbers)

Zulu Village Tour: R395.
Zulu Village overnight: R545
Sangoma Healing ceremony: R345
Traditional Zulu Wedding: R395
Traditional Zulu Coming of Age Ceremony: R395.
Zulu Kings Reed Dance (September): R450
King Shaka Zulu Day (September): R450
Shembe Celebrations (October): R400
Zulu Kings First Fruits Ceremony (December): R450

Accommodation Information

The Zululand Backpackers has double and triple dorms, and a big 10 man dorm. All rooms are comfortable and include clean linen. Private en-suite rooms are available, and there are also camping facilities.

Location Information

Zululand Brewery on site
Local Zulu Villages: Visit Daily
Dhlinza Forest Aerial Boardwalk
Fort Nongqayi Historical Museum
Sangoma Healing Ceremonies
Golf Course
Pablo Esco Bar


What's Included

What's Included

Luggage Room Free
Linen Free

Purchasable Extras

Purchasable Extras

Breakfast USD 6.58

Facilities

Facilities

Bar Credit cards accepted
Car Parking Self-catering Facilities
No curfew Lounge area
Internet 24 hour reception
Restaurant Safety deposit
24 hour hot showers Swimming Pool
Tours/Travel Desk Washing machines

Cancellation Policy

Guests can cancel their reservation free of charge up to 2 days before arrival. Payments made to HostelBookers are non-refundable.

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