Shuttleworth Tours Zululand

 

Greetings from Zululand South Africa!

 

My name is Des Shuttleworth. I am the sole proprietor of Shuttleworth Tours - Zululand, based in the capital of Zululand - Eshowe. I will be your driver and guide for all tours undertaken.

 

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I am a registered TOUR GUIDE (Reg No. KZN1245) and have also registered with Tourism KwaZulu Natal as a TOUR OPERATOR  for the ZULULAND AREA OF SOUTH AFRICA. 

Mode of transport for tours is a Landrover Defender 110 Stationwagon with airconditioning for your comfort.  

I am a member of:

  • Zululand Tour Operators and Tour Guide Association
  • uMlalazi Tourism Association
  • Birdlife South Africa
  • Birdlife Zululand

 

I have a valid drivers licence as well as a Professional Drivers Permit. The Landrover has a valid Roadworthy Certificate which is renewable annually and I have a valid operators card.  Adequate Public Liability Insurance and Passenger Liability Insurance is in place.

 

During a lifetime of living in Zululand I have accumulated a wealth of knowledge pertaining to the Zulu Kingdom, which includes the Zulu language and the age old customs and culture of the Zulu folk in rural areas. There are a number of Zulu Cultural Villages which are worthwhile visiting, of which Shakaland near Eshowe is world renown.

 

Being a keen birder I have identified some excellent birding sites and trails, hitherto not frequented by the birding fraternity. There are a number of other popular birding sites such as the Ngoye Forest which is the habitat of the much sought after Green Barbet, (Woodward's Barbet) and uMthunzini where the rare Palmnut Vulture is found.

 

Visiting Zululand game reserves has always been an exciting pastime of mine, in particular when viewing the Big Five (Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhino and Buffalo) in the world renown uMfolozi/Hluhluwe Game reserve. 


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The aforementioned, coupled with;

  • Magnificent scenery
  • Pollution free atmosphere
  • Fauna and flora
  • Indigenous forests
  • And much more

  • Sites of historical interest
  • Battlefields
  • Beaches and rivers
  • Creatures great and small

lends itself to exciting subjects for the amateur and professional photographer alike. Perhaps you are a keen amateur astronomer who would like to take advantage of the pollution free Zululand skies. Camping,fishing,game viewing, birding, photography and various outdoor activities are dear to my heart, and which I would love to share with you at destinations of your choice in Zululand.

 

Shuttleworth Tours - Zululand being based in Eshowe, which is steeped in Zulu and Colonial history, is perfectly situated to launch tours into Zululand.