26th September 2024

Go South Africa with AfriVU

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18th July 2024

Call of the Wild

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Male lions forge a strong bond to enable them to defend their vast territory from any intruders but also to ensure it’s their genes that will be carried by future generations.

A pair of lion brothers get seperated during the night. Whether it was food or females that led the one to stray is unclear. A morning game drive provides the perfect opportunity to observe one of the males as he uses his tracking skills and vocalisations to relocate his missing brother.

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10th July 2024

mFulawozi brings heaven to earth

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An ancient land steeped in the history of the ‘people of heaven’- the mighty Zulu nation – where heaven itself really does seems to reach down and caress the land. An untouched wilderness through which runs the mfulaWozi – the sacred river of knowledge. This has become the perfect setting for a new reserve in northern Zululand aptly named MfulaWozi Wilderness.

Bordering on the south and south west edge of the mFolozi wilderness area – close to the Zulu capital of Ulundi and mFolozi reserve’s Cengeni gate –  the incorporating of the community lands of the Zulu, Biyela and Mthembu tribes has added to the protection of the wilderness area through the creation of this new mFulaWozi reserve, providing an area of 6000 hectares of pristine wilderness, along with two beautiful new lodges where visitors can immerse themselves in 5-star luxury and explore the new reserve area.

KZN Wildlife’s Hluhluwe-mFolozi park; the oldest proclaimed reserve in Africa,  is a veritable ‘sanctuary within a sanctuary’ for the wildife that still roams here undisturbed by man. It was here, nestled between the confluence of the Black and White mFolozi rivers, where the last 50 rhino on earth where re-discovered, and the first capture and relocation techniques where developed in the early 1960’s by the pioneering conservationist Dr Ian Player and his dedicated team.

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5th July 2024

Weaving heritage into every basket

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Nestled between a cluster of fever trees, on the outskirts of Hluhluwe is Ilala Weavers Gallery, Museum, Restaurant and Nursery. Ilala Weavers have built relationships with rural Zulu communities of Hluhluwe, empowering women of the region to support themselves and their families.

The Zulu’s are the largest tribe in Southern Africa, renowned for their artistry and craftsmanship. Perhaps the one craft that typifies the precision and skills of these crafters is basket weaving, a skill passed down from generation to generation.

Jackie Sutton, the current custodian of Ilala Weavers is the second generation to be working with the community of weavers and crafters from the surrounding areas.

The passion began in the early 1970’s when two friends developed an interest in Zulu handcrafts being produced in the outlying areas of northern Zululand. At that time the community markets sold handicrafts and home produce amongst each other, but being so isolated there was no formal outlet for these specialist crafters, shield & assegai-makers, basket-weavers, potters and woodcarvers, to name but being so isolated, the community had no formal outlets for their work! Having gained the trust of the community, the two friends created a small store which was soon inundated with Zulu crafters from other areas, resulting in a massive collection of traditional Zulu crafts.

1994; a High Point in the history of South Africa with the advent of the first successful Democratic Election generated a lot of interest and Tourism expanded dramatically. Ilala Weavers was awarded the SBDC Trophy for “The Most Innovative Exporter of the Year”, as well as the Sunday Tribune/Coopers & Lybrand “Exporter of the Year for SMME’s.”

Ilala Weavers continues to support local artisans and Zulu basket work now adorns museums, art galleries, homes and businesses across the globe.

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11th June 2024

DumaZulu goes back to African roots

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DumaZulu traditional village is a hive of activity. Both international and local tourists may enter the kraal as strangers not quite knowing what to expect, but they leave with a sense of the real community spirit, pride in the tradition and heritage that befits the internationally recognised Zulu nation.

A step back in time enables everyone to appreciate the lifestyle and African ingenuity as Dumazulu traditional village members demonstrate how to make spears, shields, baskets and clay pots from the natural resources found around them.

The explanations behind the traditions, of beads and their significance, of weddings and celebration, of the ancestral links of the sangoma and inyanga adds understanding and appreciation to the experience for the on-lookers, all of whom are keen to participate and mesmerised by the experience.

Getting the audience involved adds to the experience and by the end of the tour visitors are enthralled by the rhythmic drumbeat and dance of Africa. Dumazulu is an experience no visitor will forget. A trip back in time which forges heritage back into our bones and reminds us of our connections to the past.

Dumazulu Traditional Village is a part of the Gooderson Leisure Group – add to your cultural experience with a stay at Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge

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