Mandela Capture Site & PheZulu Cultural Village Day Tour from Durban

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

Greek

English

French

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Join an 8 hour tour to the Nelson Mandela Capture Site. You also have the opportunity to see Pietermaritzburg, which is KwaZulu-Natal's capital city, the beautiful Howick Falls, Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park both situated at the Valley of a Thousand Hills.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately

German and Polish languages can be requested (on request)

Wheelchair user: Any traveler using wheelchair have to inform (weight & size)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Local guide

Driver/guide

Lunch

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel

85 Marine Parade Durban South Africa

Durban Harbour Passenger Terminal

Meeting points

Durban

Durban South Africa

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

The tour starts from your hotel in Durban and proceeds to Pietermaritzburg - the capital of KwaZulu-Natal and named after Piet Mauritus Retief. You will have the opportunity to see attractions such as the city hall as the city has the most historical buildings of the British architecture. You will then proceed to the Nelson Mandela Capture Site which is where Nelson Mandela was captured and sent into his incarceration, and nearby is a museum where his life is laid out. The tour then proceeds to the Howick Falls otherwise known as "the place of the tall one". The waterfall is a 95m cascade into a pool that the locals believe to be a place of spirits of the ancestors. To conclude the tour, you will be taken to The Valley of a Thousand Hills where you will experience the Zulu culture and Zulu dance at Phezulu Cultural Village . You can venture into the traditional Zulu Huts where various artefacts, beliefs and rituals are explained. You will then conclude the tour with a visit to the Reptile Park where a qualified park guide will intrigue you with interesting facts about the resident crocodiles and exotic reptiles, before returning to Durban.

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Mandela Capture Site & PheZulu Cultural Village Day Tour from Durban

Pickup included

Reviews

4.75

12 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

It was a wonderful...
Patricia S,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a wonderful experience, and my guide, Freddy, was friendly and knowledgeable about the area, the people, and history. I do recommend him for your tours.
We had a wonderful day...
Rene R,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful day learning about Durban, the Zulu culture, and experiencing the capture site and history. Our guide was prompt, friendly and very informative. We highly recommend 1st Zulu Safari tours!
Mandela Capture site & PheZulu cultural center
Z4499MGmegant,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Bule met us at our hotel and we set off for our adventure. It was a great day! Bule answered all our questions and shared all about Zulu culture; we couldn’t have asked for a better guide and experience.
Amazing!
michellepB6850KW,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Bule was a phenomenal tour guide. He made sure we had everything we needed and gave us a history lesson on the Zulu people as well as Durban, and Pietermartinzburg. He was funny, patient, and overall such a great guide. When * I return to Durban, I hope to go on another tour with him. Thanks for showing me and my cousin such a great time!
Beautiful, interesting and inspirational day trip from Durban
692claudiaw,
Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The entire experience with Zulu Safaris was wonderful. Mbalenhle helped us choose the tour based on our interests. She also took care of all of the details including providing tips for our day to make sure we would enjoy the experience. She was very thoughtful. Our guide, Sotiri, was professional, warm, knowledgeable and he made us feel like family. The Valley of a Thousand Hills is appropriately named! Gorgeous. The presentation at the Phezulu Cultural Center was incredible and the setting breathtaking. We made many other stops along the way - Pietermaritzburg, KwaNogqaza Falls, lunch and shopping in Howick - and we enjoyed and learned at each one. The highlight was our visit to the Mandela Capture Site Museum. It was moving and educational. The long walk to the sculpture of Mandela is a fitting tribute and serene setting. You will not be disappointed with this tour but they are also great about customizing based on your interests. For example, they arranged a short night tour of Durban for us the evening before and then took us to Umhlanga where we enjoyed a delicious meal of local fresh fish. Everywhere you go - and I really mean EVERYWHERE YOU GO - they know Zulu Safaris and you get the VIP treatment. THANK YOU Mbalenhle and Sotiri!
Fantastic day with Freddy
Devon S,
Oct 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Freddy was very knowledgable. He took pictures of us at the different sites, and now we have wonderful memories to look back on.
1st Zulu Safaris 1st Class Service
370lucillel,
Oct 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
1st Zulu Safaris and Aaron, the driver and guide in particular provided 1st class professional service. The transport vehicle was modern and new. Aaron knew details and his knowledge on Durban was excellent answering all questions asked correctly. We were googling his responses, and he was right. Great sense of humour and went out of his way to ensure an enjoyable day. The group of 5 had a very enjoyable day thanks to Aaron.
Long Day but Worth Every Moment
MONICA J,
Apr 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
My guide, Fortune, was amazing. He allowed me to go at my pace. Never during the tour did I feel rushed. I have a deeper understanding of Zulu culture and saw some beautiful sites in nature. Take your time at the Mandela Capture Site Museum. It was an interesting read.
amazing trip
sinentlantlA,
Jan 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
So glad that I booked this excursion. Was picked up promptly by our guide Christo .The vehicle was very very nice and comfortable . me and my friend felt so happy to visit Nelson Mandela world capture site because of your well educated and respective tour guides. We enjoyed chatting and getting to know him as much as we enjoyed the tour and history of Mandela.I would highly recommend this tour for everyone who love the history of Mandela and zulu culture.
Capture Site
jallie2,
Mar 3, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Did this tour on my own. Vusi was my guide, he was also my guide a few days earlier when i did the safari. The conversation was nice and friendly and easy, very informative. A great day that began with a drive to the PheZulu Cultural Village and Reptile Centre, a Great experience as not too busy and hot. The capture Centre was amazing, lots of reading mind but the new site of the museum had been only opened for a couple of days and was not too busy either so able to take loads of photos. Great Value for money.