Durban Valley of a Thousand Hills Half Day Tour 

CODE : SCDV.
MEALS INCLUDED : None.
DEPARTURE : Daily at 09:00.
DURATION : 4 Hours.
ROUTING : Durban - Kloof - Valley of a Thousand Hills - PheZulu, Zulu tradition and Sangoma - Crocodile Farm - Snake Park - Durban.
SPECIAL NOTES : None.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS : None.
DRESS REQUIREMENTS : Comfortable casual.

Durban.
Durban is a sophisticated cosmopolitan city of over three million people - a city where east meets west - a city beneath which beats the pulse of Africa - city known as the home of Africa's best managed, busiest port. Durban is an exciting city in which to play, shop, experience the nightlife and to relax. It's a city in which business and debate issues, which have far-reaching effects, not only on Africa but way beyond its borders, are discussed. The world-class International Convention Centre (ICC) Durban has hosted an historic line-up of events including conferences of a global scale.

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Kloof.
Kloof is a leafy, middle- to upper class suburb and small town, that includes a smaller area called Everton, in the greater Durban area of eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The word Kloof means 'gorge' in Afrikaans and the area is named after the deep ravine formed by the Molweni stream (stream of high cliffs). The Kloof Gorge is part of the 4.47 square kilometers (1.7 sq mi) Krantzkloof Nature Reserve. Kloof extends from the top of Field's Hill and borders Winston Park, Gillitts, Forest Hills and Hillcrest. These suburbs are collectively known as the Upper Highway Area or the Outer West region of Durban. The M13 highway (built in the 1940s) intersects Kloof and this forms part of the route of the annual Comrades Marathon, an approximately 90 kilometres (56 mi) ultra-marathon run between Pietermaritzburg and Durban since 1924. It is a predominantly white, English-speaking area. Kloof features several upmarket shopping centres and the Kloof Country Club, founded in 1927. It is known as a mist-belt with winding roads and tree-surrounded mansions.

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Valley of a Thousand Hills.
The breathtaking Valley of a Thousand Hills is an exciting component of Durban and South Africa's province of KwaZulu-Natal - the Kingdom of the Zulu. The Valley of 1000 Hills is one of those few holiday destinations that has something for everyone. Un-spoilt nature, wildlife, magnificent scenery, wining and dining, and warm country hospitality just a half an hour's drive from the centre of Durban. The area is named after the thousands of hills which tumble down to the mighty Umgeni River, which flows from the distant Drakensberg Mountains to the warm inviting Indian Ocean. The seemingly eternal tranquility of these rolling hills belies the blood-soaked drama that unfolded almost two centuries ago with the arrival of King Shaka's unstoppable regiments. Immediately after his coronation in 1816, the 'Black Napoleon' set about subjugating all the tribes that today constitute our Kingdom of the Zulu, and the Thousand Hills' Debe clansfolk were given no exemption - those who did not flee either capitulated to the monarch of Africa's newest empire or stood, fought and were overwhelmed by Shaka's military genius.

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PheZulu Safari Park.
PheZulu Cultural Village, Zulu tradition and Sangoma. PHEZULU SAFARI PARK is an exciting tourist venue, situated in Botha’s Hill, only 35 km’s from central Durban. This picturesque park has magnificent views of the world-famous Valley of a 1000 Hills. At Phezulu village, the world famous Gasa clan has over the last 30 years, allowed visitors to Phezulu the opportunity to savour the taste and feel the rhythm of Africa. Visitors are taken into traditional beehive shaped thatched huts, where the various artifacts, beliefs and rituals are explained, giving foreigners an insight into the fascinating Zulu culture. The Zulu dancing show is impressive with the dancers in their traditional garb, showing off their skills with grace, agility and humour- a truly unforgettable experience!

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Phezulu Crocodile Park.
Phezulu also offers a Crocodile Park where knowledgeable guides will take our guests on a tour. They will learn interesting facts about crocodiles, as well as meet Junior our 102 year old Nile crocodile. The Croctilians Restaurant serves meals ranging from Traditional Zulu meals or Crocodile steaks to toasted sandwiches and burgers. Our Traditional Boma Restaurant makes for unforgettable functions.

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PheZulu Snake Park.
Phezulu also offers a Snake Park They will learn interesting facts about snakes, and have a hands-on experience with Cleo our 3.2m long Burmese python that weighs in at 42 kilograms. PheZulu Snake Park has snake species including African Rock Pythons • Green Mamba • Black Mamba • Boomslang • Vine Snake • Puff Adder • Spitting Cobra • Rinkhals • Forest Cobra • Egyptian Cobra • Bush Snake • Night Adder • Spotted House Snake • Herald Snake • Southern Brown Egg Eater • Brown House Snake • Olive House Snake • Burmese Python • Anaconda and Boa Constrictor. Phezulu has a one hour scenic Game drive. On the drive you will see wildebeest, impala, blesbok, zebra and giraffe. You will be taught about medicinal plants in the area as well as experience the amazing views.

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Durban
Return to Durban in the late afternoon, just in time to enjoy a sundowner coctail at on of the beachfront hotels.

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