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Khekheke Zulu Ceremony (  Full Day )
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Khekhekhe is a tradional South African Sangoma (witch doctor or medicine man).  This descendant of the legendary Zulu leader Diniswayo, the mentor of King Shaka, is family man with 16 wives and over 100 children. He has the power to communicate with the Zulu ancestors.  On the 23rd of February each year he holds the annual first fruits ceremony as was done by the line of sangomas before him.  He has messages to convey ... and ancient stories to tell about Diniswayo  and how he acquired his power of snakes as a young man.  Many other sangomas attend this ceremony which sees the famous Khekhekhe holding venomous snakes in his bare hands as he demonstrates his extraordinary powers.  

 

This ceremony only takes place once a year - on the 23 February. 


Tour departs at approx. 08h00 from George Hotel & Zululand Backpackers.

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Tour Details:
Category: Budget
Meals Included: Light picnic lunch included
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Suitable For:
  • Families
  • Nature Lovers
  • Honeymooners
  • Backpackers

What is Included: Transport, services of a tour guide. 
What is Excluded:
Alcoholic beverages, gratuities, souvenirs, items of a personal nature
Tour Style: Local interest
Type Of Vehicles: Minibus/combi (depending on group size)
Group Size: Max 6 - 10 persons
Tour Information:
Departs: 08h00 - 09h00
Tour Starts: Eshowe KZN
Tour Ends: Eshowe KZN
Duration: Full Day
Price: ZAR < 500
Local Payment: none
Single Supplement: n/a
Places Visited: Ngudwini trival village near Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal.
Highlights: 84-year-old Khekhekhe publiciy sucks the poison straight from live snakes at sacred OKWESHWAMA ceremonies at his NGUDWINI home near Eshowe.
Why go on this trip?
Our word on the Operators: Thoroughly knowledgeable local guides, passionate about sharing the cultures and fascinating traditions of the Zulu people.  Closely involved with the local community and upliftment programmes.
Name of the Operators: Zululand Eco-Tours
Email: info@eshowe.com
Website: http://www.eshowe.com/article/archive/20/
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