Full-Day Mandela Capture Site and PheZulu Cultural Tour
Discover KwaZulu-Natal’s rich history and culture on this full-day Durban tour. Visit Pietermaritzburg’s city highlights, including the Mahatma Gandhi statue, and learn about his role in South Africa’s freedom. See the striking Nelson Mandela sculpture at Howick’s Capture Site and explore the Apartheid Museum. Then, enjoy the Valley of 1000 Hills, where you’ll experience traditional Zulu culture at PheZulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park, watching dance performances and interacting with reptiles. After a day filled with history and culture, we’ll return to Durban, approximately 30 minutes away, for drop-off at your hotel or preferred location.
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Full-Day Mandela Capture Site and PheZulu Cultural Tour
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What's included in Full-Day Mandela Capture Site and PheZulu Cultural Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Durban
Your tour begins with a pickup from your Durban accommodation at 5:30 AM, within a 16 km radius. From there, we’ll drive approximately one hour to Pietermaritzburg, setting the stage for an unforgettable day.
Pietermaritzburg
Upon arrival in Pietermaritzburg, we will enjoy a brief city tour and visit the Mahatma Gandhi statue in front of the City Hall. As the capital of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg is rich in history and charm.
Nelson Mandela Capture Site
From Pietermaritzburg, we head to Howick to visit the KwaNogqaza (Howick Falls), a spectacular 95-meter waterfall on the Umgeni River—known as "Home of the Tall" by the Zulu. Next, we visit the Nelson Mandela Capture Site, featuring a striking sculpture of Mandela made of steel columns standing 6 to 9 meters tall. To see the bust clearly, visitors must stand 35 meters away. The site offers a stunning landscape facing west, blending history with scenic beauty. Finally, we visit the Nelson Mandela Museum, which celebrates his life and his fight against Apartheid, providing an inspiring insight into his enduring legacy.
Inclusions
- Bottled water onboard the vehicle
- Pick up and drop off within a 16km radius of Durban
- Shared Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle & Fuel
- Entrance fees to places of interest
- Lunch
- Gratuities (optional)
- Drinks (alcohol beverages are higher in price and relative to location)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Guests will be picked up at their accommodation.
