Mandela Capture Site Howick Falls & PheZulu Village Day Trip
uMngeni, Durban
Get a chance to see first hand where Nelson Mandela was captured before he started his 27–year sentence at Robben Island. Enjoy the beauty of Howick Falls before concluding your tour with some amazing Zulu dancing at Phezulu.
Highlights
- Explore Pietermaritzburg, capital city of KwaZulu-Natal
- Visit the Mandela Capture Site, where Nelson Mandela was arrested
- See Howick Falls, a 95 meter cascade waterfall with local mythology
- Experience Zulu cultural dancing and singing at Phezulu Cultural Village
Description
This tour begins in Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal. Next, visit the Mandela Capture Site, where Nelson Mandela was arrested before his incarceration.
Continue to Howick Falls, known locally as the Place of the Tall One. The 95 meter waterfall cascades into a turbulent pool believed by locals to be the home of ancestral spirits.
The tour concludes at the Valley of a Thousand Hills with a visit to Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park. Explore traditional Zulu beehive-shaped thatched huts and learn about local artefacts, beliefs, and rituals. At the Reptile Park, a qualified guide will share information about the resident crocodiles and snakes.
Includes
- Entrance fees
- Professional tour guide
- Transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels in Durban
Excludes
- Meals and drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Important Information
- German and Polish language guides available on request
- Wheelchair access inquiries should be directed to the local partner with details of disability and wheelchair size
- Zulu dance performances are available only on Tuesdays with prior request (contact before booking)
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance to secure your preferred date. Bring comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Best visited during daylight hours for full experience.
