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| STEWARTS FARM, ESHOWE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Guest House / Lodge | Self Catering | Conference Venue | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Located in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Contact: Sonja Newlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stewarts Farm Nkwaleni Eshowe KwaZulu-Natal |
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Travel back in time, return to an era of mystique and magical Africa, as you relive the excitement and romance of traditional Zulu culture. Adventure and excitement will prowl on your doorstep as you encounter Stewarts Farm Kwabehkithunga, an enriching experience affording a better understanding of the Zulu nation, its people and their intriguing customs. Stewarts Farm is the oldest Zulu village in KwaZulu-Natal and is now officially owned by the local tribal trust. Stewarts Farm, situated in the heart of Zululand near Eshowe and Empangeni, offers both a cultural village and overnight accommodation where visitors are able to enjoy an authentic African cultural experience when they stay in traditional, ethnic accommodation. Rooms are typical beehive huts, decorated in ethnic fabrics and tribal memorabilia. Facilities include en-suite bathrooms with showers, fans and tea / coffee making facilities. A guide will accompany guests on a tour of the village and will also answer questions and provide insights into the heritage and culture of the Zulu Nation. Witness the traditional customs such as tribal dancing while the importance of the kraal, social structure, traditional dress, regalia, crops and food, hut building and the role of women and children are all explained. Stewarts Farm also has a venue called "The Snake Pit" which can be used for conferences, end of the year functions and weddings. The venue’s unique structure gives you the feeling of being surrounded by nature. |
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Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Single: R550 per person per night Double: R450 per person per night Bed & Breakfast Single: R430 per person per night Double: R330 per person per night Self Catering R200 per person per night (use of communal kitchen) Traditional Zulu Cultural Programme Programme with lunch: R180 per person Includes juice / red wine / white wine / beer during lunch. Programme excluding meal (afternoon and evening tours): R150 per person Overnight schools: one night standard package from R195 per person per night Methods of payment accepted: Cash, Credit Cards, Deposit / Internet Transfers ** Rates are provided as a guideline only, and are subject to change without prior notice. Please confirm when booking. |
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| From Durban Travel northbound along the N2, once you have crossed the Tugela River you will notice that the bridges are numbered. Take the off-ramp directly after bridge No 9. The off-ramp will say Dokodweni, Eshowe. Pass through the tollgate and take a left turn at the stop street. Travel for approximately 5km along the R66, pass Ginginlovu, carry on for another 22km along the R66 heading towards Ulundi / Eshowe until you come to a set of traffic lights outside of Eshowe. Pass straight through the traffic lights and travel for another 22km along the R66. Turn right onto the R34 heading towards Empangeni. Travel for approximately 7km until you see the sign saying "Stewarts Farm / Kwabhekithunga". Turn right onto the dirt road, running between the two blue and green painted buildings. Cross the railway line and follow the road for approximately 5km and look out for our boards, until you reach our gate. From Empangeni Take the R34 out of Empangeni heading towards Melmoth / Eshowe for approximately 40km. Turn left onto the dirt road, running between the two blue and green painted buildings. Cross the railway line and follow the road for approximately 5km and look out for our boards, until you reach our gate. From Melmoth Travel straight through Melmoth along the R34 / R66 towards Eshowe / Empangeni for approximately 24km until you reach the bottom of the pass where you will turn left and travel along the R34 heading towards Empangeni. Travel for approximately 7km until you see the sign saying "Stewarts Farm / Kwabhekithunga". Turn right onto the dirt road, running between the two blue and green painted buildings. Cross the railway line and follow the road for approximately 5km and look out for our boards, until you reach our gate. |
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