South/Eastern Battlefields

Incl. Stanger, Sheffield Beach, Zinkwazi, Eshowe, Gingindlovu, Melmoth, Nongoma, Ulindi, Babanango, Fort Prospect

Eshowe - oldest European settlement in Zululand region, close to the Dlinza indigenous forests.  It was also the one time headquarters of King Cetshwayo in 1860.

It's the capital of the region and because it is a bit inland, you can escape from the heat and humidity you'll find along this coast.

The Dlinza forest has a unique aerial boardwalk from which you can view the birds, monkeys, wild pigs, buck, butterflies and other forest creatures.

L: The aerial boardwalk at Dlinza is 10 m above ground and allows wonderful views of the forest and its creatures

The Valley of Kings, or eMakhosini Ophathe Heritage Park is near Ulindi.  This is the ancient seat of the Zulu kings and where Dingane, Shaka, Mpande and the other greats were born.  The current Zulu leader, King Goodwill Zwelithini also has his residence here.

Top 10 Attractions:

• Dlinza Forest Nature Reserve & boardwalk
• Fort Nongqayi Museum village (1883)
• Ongoye Forest Nature Reserve
• Thula Thula Private game reserve (malaria free)
• Vukani Museum (one of the best basket collections in South Africa)
• King Shaka's Grave, nr Stanger
• Adam's Outpost                                                   R: Fort Nongqayi Museum Village, near Eshowe
  
• Ondini - King Cetshwayo's royal residence (rebuilt), nr Ulindi
• Umfolozi Thongaland hiking trail
• eMakhosini Ophathe Heritage Park

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