Beers and Shamans

About the package

Looking for an unorthodox travel to experience this year? Head to South Africa and the local Shamans! A laughing Zulu chief will be waiting for you to have a traditional hand-made beer with him. We promise that it will be a cultural and culinary experience because the local beer is a whole different chapter compared to our western lagers. In addition to the authentic touch of Zulu traditions, unique gardens and monuments of the Zulu metropolis you will visit two large nature reserves and relax on the golden beaches at the end of your itinerary. We prepare each trip to measure so feel free to set your own dates, terms, number of people or accommodation level. Everything can be arranged and we are here to make it happen for you.

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Palmyra Tour's services are excellent and our holiday was neatly organised from A to Z on a perfect level. That's why I can recommend their services to anyone looking to explore the destinations Palmyra Tour offers. Working with them is great pleasure.

1 day:	Flight departure from Prague
2 day:	Arrival in Durban, transfer to the hotel, personal time off and overnight
3 day:	Breakfast and a full day tour of Durban with an English-speaking guide: a visit to the Durban Botanical Gardens, where you can see the oldest jacquard in the country, the world's largest 15-hectare palm and fern collection. A visit to Hare Krishna, Juma's historic center and mosque that is considered to be the largest in Africa. Afterwards you will have a stop at the Victoria Market followed by a visit to the Umgeni Park Nature Reserve with four aviaries and 3,000 exotic birds (bird shows can be watched from 11:00 to 14:00). The day ends with a return to the hotel for an overnight.
4 day:	Breakfast, personal free time with the possibility of swimming on a public beach on the Durban promenade, overnight.
5 day:	Breakfast and departure with an English-speaking guide to Shakaland, where you will see a short presentation about the life of the Shaka tribe, followed by a tour of Shakaland's dwellings in the shape of beehives, so-called kraals, accompanied by Chief Baba Biyela. While listening to old traditional stories, you will be able to watch local baskets, make beer or pottery, discover the secrets of the Sangoms, and then taste local beer together in the company of Chief Zulu and his wife. This is followed by a 40-minute dance show that smoothly transitions you into the adjecent restaurant Shisa Nyama where you can taste traditional food. In the afternoon you will depart for a nature reserve Hluhluwe, which is the fourth largest in the country with an area of 964 km².
6 day:	After breakfast the day begins with a three-hour long safari in the Hluhluwe Nature Reserve known for its unique rhino rescue operations as well as new shelters for lions and elephants from the Kruger Park. Afternoon transfer to iSimangaliso Wetland Park, the third largest reserve in the country with diverse habitats such as mountains, savannas, palm trees, wetlands, coastal forest, sandy forest, coral reef and ocean. The itinerary then continues with a ride on Lake St. Lucia during which it will be possible to observe hippos, crocodiles, pelicans, eagles, etc. The program ends with an overnight.
7 day:	After breakfast departure to the hotel on the outskirts of Durban in the Umhlanga area. It is a quiet location sought out by the local rich and international resorts for its beautiful golden beaches. You will then have some personal time off with the possibility of swimming in the sea, overnight (early booking required).
8 day:	Breakfast, personal time off and an overnight
9. day:	Breakfast, personal time off, transfer to the airport and departure back to Prague (or other preferred destination).

per person in a double room

Date: anytime you wish

Price includes:

flight tickets Prague-Durban-Prague with one transfer
all transfers according to the itinerary by an air-conditioned car
3 nights accommodation in a 4 * hotel in Durban, 1 night in a lodge in Hluhluwe, 1 night in a guesthouse in St. Lucia, 2 nights in a 4 * hotel in Umhlanz
1x lunch
English speaking driver and guide
our 24 hour assistance and local English speaking partner service
mandatory legal insurance of our agency against bankruptcy
insurance of medical expenses, accident, liability, luggage and cancellation up to 20 thousand. CZK per person
Helpdesk 24/7 and the services of the Czech delegate for the entire duration of your stay