One of a handful of haunting memorials that stand on the field of Isandlwana, where the Zulu army defeated the British in one of the most famous battles of the 19th century Zulu wars.
Isandlwana battlefields —
One of a handful of haunting memorials that stand on the field of Isandlwana, where the Zulu army defeated the British in one of the most famous battles of the 19th century Zulu wars.
Every year between May and July, billions of sardines spawn in the shallow waters of the Agulhas Bank and head north up South Africa's east coast, prompting one of the world's largest underwater feeding frenzies.
The 'Sardine Run' —
Every year between May and July, billions of sardines spawn in the shallow waters of the Agulhas Bank and head north up South Africa's east coast, prompting one of the world's largest underwater feeding frenzies.
The so-called "Sardine Run" not only attracts a host of hungry sharks, dolphins and diving birds, but many an eager fisherman and tourist besides.
The 'Sardine Run' —
The so-called "Sardine Run" not only attracts a host of hungry sharks, dolphins and diving birds, but many an eager fisherman and tourist besides.
A group of Zulu women carry reeds to the seat of the royal palace in Nongoma during the annual "Umhlanga," or Reed Dance ceremony.
The 'Reed Dance' —
A group of Zulu women carry reeds to the seat of the royal palace in Nongoma during the annual "Umhlanga," or Reed Dance ceremony.
The Drakensberg rocks are known for their galleries of unique cave paintings by the ancient San hunter-gatherers, who left rare glimpses of their lifestyle and beliefs on rocky overhangs about 30,000 years ago.
Drakensberg rock art —
The Drakensberg rocks are known for their galleries of unique cave paintings by the ancient San hunter-gatherers, who left rare glimpses of their lifestyle and beliefs on rocky overhangs about 30,000 years ago.
Intricate rainbow-colored bead and wireworks are a staple of traditional Zulu dress. Catch some of the best craftsman selling their wares at the Mona cattle and crafts show for four days every month.
Zulu wireworks —
Intricate rainbow-colored bead and wireworks are a staple of traditional Zulu dress. Catch some of the best craftsman selling their wares at the Mona cattle and crafts show for four days every month.
A young Zulu woman, wearing samples of her colorful beadwork, poses en route to a traditional wedding.
Traditional dress —
A young Zulu woman, wearing samples of her colorful beadwork, poses en route to a traditional wedding.
Members of South Africa's Zulu tribe dance on top of the famous Valley of a Thousand Hills on the outskirts of Durban. The area is named after the hills that tumble down to the Umgeni River.
Valley of 1,000 Hills —
Members of South Africa's Zulu tribe dance on top of the famous Valley of a Thousand Hills on the outskirts of Durban. The area is named after the hills that tumble down to the Umgeni River.
One of the many elephants of the Phinda Natural reserve in KwaZulu-Natal. The former Zulu Kingdom is home to numerous nature reserves where all the "Big Five" game animals can be seen: Black rhinos, Cape buffalo, lions, cheetahs and, of course, the giant African elephant.
Wildlife safari —
One of the many elephants of the Phinda Natural reserve in KwaZulu-Natal. The former Zulu Kingdom is home to numerous nature reserves where all the "Big Five" game animals can be seen: Black rhinos, Cape buffalo, lions, cheetahs and, of course, the giant African elephant.
South African President Jacob Zuma joins Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini ka Bhekuzulu (not in picture) together with thousands of people to honor the birth of Zulu warrior and founder of the Zulu nation King Shaka at Kwadukuzu, some 90 kilometers north of Durban.
Cultural ceremonies —
South African President Jacob Zuma joins Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini ka Bhekuzulu (not in picture) together with thousands of people to honor the birth of Zulu warrior and founder of the Zulu nation King Shaka at Kwadukuzu, some 90 kilometers north of Durban.
Traditionally clad Zulu dancers and singers march to celebrate South African Heritage Day, celebrated every year on September 24.
Heritage Day —
Traditionally clad Zulu dancers and singers march to celebrate South African Heritage Day, celebrated every year on September 24.
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The sun sets over the Durban Pier. The cosmopolitan city of 3.5 million residents has undergone dramatic modernization over the last half century, but with a number of exquisite blue-flag beaches, the region still retains some of its natural charm.
Sunset at Durban Pier —
The sun sets over the Durban Pier. The cosmopolitan city of 3.5 million residents has undergone dramatic modernization over the last half century, but with a number of exquisite blue-flag beaches, the region still retains some of its natural charm.