Zululand Backpackers, Eshowe, Sydafrika

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

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.

If you’re driving, head +- 110 km North of Durban along the N2 then take the Dokodweni off ramp.

Head 25mins inland along the R66 towards Eshowe. Once you get to town - follow the signs the signs to the Zululand Backpackers / George Hotel...

We are also on the regular Baz Bus route! Johannesburg Durban (via Swaziland)