In the days of Shaka, the black sands of Zululand were known to contain useful minerals. A small clan of Zulus fashioned weapons with iron by smelting minerals found in the area's sand dunes - the highest vegetated sand dunes in Africa. Zulu traditions are being revived at the community-run cultural village at Veyane. The tour of Veyane takes visitors into the heart of an authentic working Zulu community, where age-old tradition meets contemporary Zulu society. The land of he Khula Dukuduku settlement, where the Veyane Cultural Village is situated, was originally awarded to a brave Zulu warrior, Veyane Mkhwanazi, by King Cetshwayo in recognition of his heroism at the battle of Isandlwana in 1879. Today, the cultural centre invites visitors to call on traditional healers, watch Zulu beadworkers and weavers at work; become spellbound by magical storytelling and be entertained by talented traditional musicians. Visitors are invited to sleep over in authentic Zulu huts, furnished with double beds, and electricity!

While staying over at the Veyane Cultural Centre is highly recommendable, nothing compares to the magical views of St. Lucia and surrounds, where an entire range of accommodation options are available: from humble backpackers and ultra-luxury hotels, to self-catering options located close to all amenities - ideal for a longer stay in the area. Most of these establishments are situated in the main road where restaurants such as St Pizza Seafood Grill and Pub, Fuer Elize and Alfredo's Italian delights, await hungry adventurers with an array of mouthwatering dishes

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