Gooderson DumaZulu Lodge and Traditional Zulu Village

The 21 rounded ethnic huts – housing 19 twin rooms and two double rooms – are arranged in a circle around a central cattle kraal in true Zulu tradition. Exteriors are designed to reflect the different tribes of Southern Africa – Zulu, Swazi, North Sotho, Xhosa, Venda, Tsonga and Ndebele. Comfortable interiors reflect the rustic, warm colours of Africa – burnt oranges, rich reds and deep browns. Each unit includes an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities.

Our self-catering units are all max 4 sleepers (twin beds and day bed) with a little kitchenette and breakfast nook, all build in traditional Rondawel style in the middle of the bush, representing a true Zulu kraal. They are tastefully decorated and surrround the pool next to a play gym for children.

Pop into the on-site reptile park which has the largest collection of snakes in northern Zululand, as well as crocodiles and numerous other reptiles.

Situated in the heart of Zululand near Hluhluwe, DumaZulu Traditional Village is as much a living cultural museum as it is a natural and therapeutic outdoors environment for guests to reconnect with nature. Cultural guides give guests a rare insight into local customs.

DumaZulu Traditional Village

Experience traditional KwaZulu-Natal hospitality at DumaZulu Traditional Village, South Africa’s biggest cultural village. Watch as locals make spears, shields, baskets and clay pots. Peek into the world of the sangoma. Experience the rhythmic drumbeat and dance of Africa. Taste Zulu beer. Watch the throwing of the bones…