Location: South Africa » Kwazulu Natal » Zululand » EshoweEshoweEshowe offers tourists a huge range of activitiesEshowe offers a unique window on history as the oldest town in Zululand, with various secret places to visit and enjoy.
Eshowe lies on a plateau and thus protected from the subtropical humidity of surrouding areas, was proclaimed a magistracy in 1887 upon Zululand's annexation by Britain and became the capital of Zululand. It has since lost this status but has grown to support a 1 800km agricultural district.
Activities
Coward's Bush
A memorial near KwaBulawayo marks the spot where Shaka had defeated soldiers executed and those suspected of cowardice tested.
Dlinza Forest
A 200ha forest next to the town, offering pleasant walks and trails, with the only aerial boardwalk in the Southern Hemisphere.
Entumi Nature Reserve
A magnificent indigenous forest, home to many bird and animal species.
Fort Nonqayi
A three-turreted fort established 1883. Home to the Zululand Historical Museum, wherein the area's fascinating cross-cultural history is told.
Goedetrouw Public Resort
Fishing and picnic conditions are ideal at this tranquil resort 13km north of the town.
KwaBulawayo
The isiZulu name for 'place of the presecuted one'. This kraal, big enough for 12 000 warriors, can be seen on the crest of a hill. A monument marks the site.
Ocean View Game Park
A scenic park containing two memorials to warrior-king Shaka.
Vukani Museum
A small museum in the town centre housing wonderful examples of Zulu handiwork, including pottery, basketry, beadwork and tapestries. |
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