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The Valley of 1000 Hills between Pietermaritzburg and Durban is the meeting point of the powerful Umgeni and Msunduzi rivers, where the heart of Zulu village life lies. Why not take a tour to learn about Zulu culture and discover what the area has to offer? Southern Circle Tours runs a 4 hour tour that will take you deep into the valley where a local guide will tell you about the village and the legend behind the surrounding rocks. You will meet a traditional healer and a local chief, engage firsthand with Zulu customs and share a home cooked meal with a local family in their rondavel.
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