At Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village in Hluhluwe there are 23 rounded ethnic huts. Housing 19 twin rooms and two double rooms. Arranged in a circle around a central cattle kraal to resemble a traditional Zulu village. 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.
Experience traditional KwaZulu-Natal hospitality at Gooderson DumaZulu Traditional Zulu Village, South Africas biggest cultural village. Watch as locals make spears, shields, baskets and clay pots. Peek into the world of the sangoma and have a one on one reading. Experience the rhythmic drumbeat and dance of Africa. Taste Zulu beer. Watch the throwing of the bones
Situated in the heart of Zululand near Hluhluwe, Gooderson DumaZulu Lodge & 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.
Gooderson DumaZulu Zululand Bird and Reptile Park
Gooderson Dumazulu Walk Thru Bird and Reptile Park is the largest free flight aviary in Kwa-Zulu Natal.
Our Bird and Reptile Park has been officially unveiled by His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu in March 2014. Read more about this event in this article from Zululand Observer.
Enjoy the birdlife in their natural habitat as you wander through the 3000 square meter wonderworld which includes an elevated walkway, waterfall features and seated areas amongst local Fauna and Flora.
Our wonderful collection of winged friends includes Split White California Quails, Black Swans, Cape Teal, Stone Partridges, Silver Pheasants, Eared Doves, Diamond Doves, Cut Throats, Superb Starlings, Red Factor Canaries, Gooderson Dumazulu Bird and Reptile Park, Hluhluwe Jawa Sparrows, Pied Jawa Sparrows, Ribbon Finches, Von Deacon Hornbills, Brown Bahama Pintails, Blue Winged Kookaburra and many more.
Once you have walked through out Bird Park, you will enter our Reptile Park where you can encounter our amazing collection of crocodiles, spiders, snakes and frogs and learn about their habitats and reasons for existence. Overcome your fears and learn to appreciate their beauty.
Once you have finished this scaly learning experience, you once again have the privilege of walking through the aviary, but this time on ground level so that you can explore the Ground birds and ducks in their habitat, whilst the other birds fly overhead.
Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village Accommodation:
Located in the heart of Zululand, this lodge offers rooms with traditional African décor . There is an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a garden for all guests of Dumazulu.
Activities at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village
Gooderson DumaZulu Lodge & Traditional Village offers several fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Traditional Zulu dancing, the largest Walkthru free-flight avirary in KwaZulu Natal, extensive reptile park, a wonderful curio shop, spear making, and reading from our sangoma.
Nearby attracrions:
- Umfolozi Game Reserve
- Isimangaliso Wetland Park (Greater St Lucia Wetland Park)
- Mkuze Game Reserve
- Lubombo Mountains
- Ndumo Game Reserve
- Tembe Elephant Park
- Kosi Bay
- Lake Sibaya
- Sodwana Bay
Each large, air-conditioned room at the Gooderson DumaZulu Lodge & Traditional Village is decorated in orange, red and brown tones and feature with straw or wooden beamed ceilings. There is safety deposit box and a tea/coffee maker. The private bathroom has a bath, shower and a hairdryer.
Each large, air-conditioned room at the Gooderson DumaZulu Lodge & Traditional Village is decorated in orange, red and brown tones and feature with straw or wooden beamed ceilings. There is safety deposit box and a tea/coffee maker. The private bathroom has a bath, shower and a hairdryer.
Each large, air-conditioned room at the Gooderson DumaZulu Lodge & Traditional Village is decorated in orange, red and brown tones and feature with straw or wooden beamed ceilings. There is safety deposit box and a tea/coffee maker. The private bathroom has a bath, shower and a hairdryer.
Directions from Johannesburg:
Travel from Johannesburg to Ermelo.
Follow the N2 South from Ermelo.
Travel past Piet Retief, Pongola and Mkuze towards Hlluhluwe.
10km after the Hluhluwe turnoff on the N2 you will see a brown sign indicating a turn off to Bushlands/DumaZulu.
Take the turn off and turn left. Follow this road and you will pass the Dumazulu Kraal entrance on your left hand side.
Visitors to the Cultural Experience will park in this car park.
Continue on dirt road to the T junction and turn left, the DumaZulu Lodge entrance will be on your left approximately 500 meters from the junction.
The journey takes approximately 6 hours.
Directions from Durban:
Follow the N2 North from Durban.
Travel past Stanger, Gingindlovu, Richards Bay and Kwambonambi.
40km after Mtubatuba you will see a sign indicating a turn off to Bushlands/DumaZulu.
Take the turn off and turn right over N2 freeway. Follow this road and you will pass the DumaZulu Kraal entrance on your left hand side.
Visitors to the Cultural Experience will park in this car park.
Continue on dirt road to the T junction and turn left, the DumaZulu Lodge entrance will be on your left approximately 500 meters from the junction.
