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Some say we all originate from Africa. This theory will become experiential truth when you hear that Zulu drumbeat under open African skies at Isibindi Zulu Lodge<\/a>. Here are some exciting events in the heart of Zululand which you may visit while staying at Isibindi Zulu Lodge<\/a>\u00a0and Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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June<\/em><\/p>\n

22 June \u2013 King Prayer day for King Dinuzulu\u00a0<\/em>held at Khethomthandayo Royal Palace Nongoma<\/em><\/p>\n

July <\/em><\/p>\n

27 July \u2013 King Zwelithini Birthday celebrations\u00a0<\/em>held at Khangelamankengane Royal Palace Nongoma<\/em><\/p>\n

August<\/em><\/p>\n

9 August \u2013 Womans Day Celebrations h<\/em>eld at Khangelamankengane Royal Palace Nongoma<\/em><\/p>\n

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Traditional Zulu dance is a difficult and revered skill<\/p><\/div>\n

September<\/em><\/p>\n

2nd<\/sup> weekend in September \u2013 Annual Reed Dance Celebrations h<\/em>eld at Nyokeni Royal Palace Nongoma<\/em><\/p>\n

24 September \u2013 King Shaka Day celebrations h<\/em>eld in Durban<\/em><\/p>\n

Last weekend in September \u2013 Annual Reed Dance Celebrations with Swaziland h<\/em>eld at Ingwavuma<\/em> Royal Palace; Ingwavuma<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Our guides are enthusiastic about their culture, heritage and natural land. Photo by Guy Upfold.<\/p><\/div>\n

While staying at Isibindi Zulu Lodge<\/a> you may like to learn more about this fascinating area, including visiting the battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift to experience the place where the Anglo-Zulu War took place. Read more about these momentous battles from our blogs The Cursed Battle of Isandlwana<\/a> and Of Mice and Men<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To book a stay at Isibindi Zulu Lodge, click on this link.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Stay in the traditional Zulu thatched ‘rondavels’ at Isibindi Zulu Lodge – photo by Guy Upfold<\/p><\/div>\n

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