King Shaka Heritage Route, KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal | Joint Ownership | Property Investments

King Shaka Heritage Route - Tourism Opportunities on Heritage Route
Location: KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal
Property Type: Tourism Investments
ZAR Price on Application
Contact: estata

The opportunity deals with the provision of tourism related facilities at the Shaka High Rock in Chakas Rock and the enhancement of facilities at the King Shaka Cave and Pool in Shakaville. The King Shaka Heritage Route was initiated in 2001 through the iLembe Job Creation Model. The route focuses on existing tourism products around the KwaDukuza area with emphasis on the King Shaka sites i.e. King Shaka’s Grave, Memorial Gardens, Interpretive Centre; Mavivane Execution Cliff; King Shaka’s Pool and Spring; Observation and High Rocks.

The aim of the creation of the King Shaka Heritage Route is to open-up new geographically diverse commercial opportunities and to increase visitor numbers to the area by offering a historical and cultural experience in addition to the beautiful coastal experiences. The listed sites will form the core of the route and offer an educational and meaningful tourism experience whilst linking to other significant components within the district i.e. Albert Luthuli Legacy Project, The Ultimatum Tree, Fort Person, Fort Tenedos etc.

The King Shaka Heritage Route will become a seamless part of the proposed larger ‘Zulu Heritage Route’ initiated by Tourism KwaZulu-Natal. The recent announcement of the King Shaka Statue to be erected on the banks of the Tugela River only serves to further enhance the potential of the King Shaka Heritage Route which will form a strong link between existing and new products.

Upgrading of the sites will ensure that the visitor experience will be a hassle free and enjoyable one. Furthermore, local communities will be able to benefit from increased visitor numbers by capitalising on business opportunities such as home-stays, bed and breakfasts, craft stalls and story-telling.

King Shaka Heritage Route Destination Management Services

The opportunity to establish a destination management and operating environment for cultural tourism within iLembe has been identified. The project aims to effectively manage the growth of the existing King Shaka Tourism Route in iLembe and to expand the route into the cultural hinterland areas of the district. The opportunity includes sites associated with the life of King Shaka as well as supporting businesses such as food and recreation. There are a number of sites that have been identified and have been included in the Tourism Route and would need to be managed and supported by the Destination Management office in order to grow the local economy. Tourists may benefit from local knowledge, for example which sites to visit, according to particular tourists’ likes and dislikes. Furthermore, local knowledge about the merit of the attractions advertised, may avoid many disappointments. Both the tourist benefits and the region as the brand promise can be upheld better. A good activity booking service can earn 10-20% booking fees for activities and accommodation. The income streams provide for a good business, given the scale of iLembe tourist offering.

Set up organised day tours into hinterland areas

Organised day tours can select only the better sites and experiences to ensure that tourist expectations are exceeded. This will contribute to improving the positive communications by tourists of the venue and may also increase the length of stay.

Out-Of-Season Package Tours

Special interest groups like golfers and amateur photographers enjoy tours designed to meet their specific interest need. Many people travel internationally for this purpose. These interest groups can be reached quite easily through internet marketing. Since iLembe has much to offer, especially spare accommodation out of peak seasons, this is an option that is likely to yield good results if done correctly.

Art & Craft Development / Bed and Breakfast

The artists and crafters of the Maphumulo Municipality identified the opportunity to develop an arts and craft centre through which their art and crafts can be markets. Potential sites for the location of such a centre have been identified in the town of Maphumulo and at well-known tourist destinations in the area. Investors to develop and operate the centre is being sought to act as intermediate between the crafters and provincial, national and international craft markets. Opportunities to link the centre of a cultural village including accommodation facilities exist as part of the establishment of a tourism route linked to the King Shaka Heritage Route.

Ndwedwe Nature Reserve

The tourist sites that characterise the area are the famous Nhlangakazi Mountain which attracts religious tourists during January. Other tourists’ sites include the Malangeni Game Reserve; KwaLoshe Forests; Carmen Mountains; Ozwatini Mountain; Goqweni Mountain, escarpments and hilltops. Ndwedwe is also characterised by good climate and topography.

Ndwedwe Nature Reserve would be an excellent opportunity for the creation of enhancing tourism in the area and increasing income and employment. The nature reserve will serve as a basis for skills development and capacity building as well as provision of tourist facilities. The project aims improvement of the tourist sector thereby increasing income levels of the people living in Ndwedwe by means of the ecotourism, using their own natural, cultural and historical resources.

The project covers the ecotourism aims at improving the socio-economic conditions of the Ndwedwe people of low income level living in the natural areas i.e. mountains by means of using their own natural, cultural and historical resources without damaging the natural environment. It is important to inform the community that such beauty and resources can provide them an income. Introduction of home boarding business by restoring the rural houses and the promotion and marketing of handicrafts to tourists makes it possible to offer the beauties of natural environment and rural life and various sportive activity facilities (4 X 4 routes; horse and hiking trails, bird watching to the utilisation of the urban tourists, so that the living standards of regional people could be improved with the protection of natural environment.

Zulu Rural Cultural Trail

The Zulu Rural Cultural Trail will serve as an excellent opportunity for capitalizing on this cultural event. The trail will serve as a means for marketing this annual event as well as the culture. A Zulu Rural Cultural Trail is an excellent project and therefore has the potential for income generation and wide scale employment. The Zulu Rural Cultural Trail provides the tourists with the opportunity to experience life as a Zulu within a rural setting. The trail will be characterised by providing the tourist with an enriching cultural experience living the life of a Zulu person. The trail will serve as an educational experience for the tourists by providing them an opportunity to walk into the shoes of a Zulu person. The project will serve at providing the tourist with the unique opportunity to experience the Zulu lifestyle and culture. This project would entail living in a Zulu homestead thereby increase tourist knowledge, experiencing the Zulu dance which is an introduction to the Zulu culture providing a unique experience for the tourists. Tourists would experience the Zulu handcraft-employment generation for the local community and increase local economy revenue and marketing of the trail.

Nature Hiking Trails at The KOP (Ntunjambili)

An opportunity exists to develop nature trails on and around the Kop. This hill, 45 km from Greytown on the Stanger road, overlooks the Tugela River, which meanders nearly 700m below. The ‘Kop’ has long been a well-known landmark in the area (Ntunjambili) with it’sits trademark rounded cliff face rising 800m (2000ft) from the valley of the Tugela (Thukela) River below. The distinctive “head” stands like a lone sentinel at the end of a narrow grassy ridge, which extends from the surrounding plateaux. Not only is this formidable pinnacle of weathered sandstone home to the Natal/Zululand Cycad (Encephalartos ferox), but also several species of bird life (Black Eagles, kestrels, falcons and rock pigeons) and the ubiquitous ‘dassie’ (hyrax). The arch of the bridge is approximately 20m below the level of the bluff, which is split in half from north to south, with a rock chimney (about 1m wide and 30m deep but partially filled with rubble). On a clear day, one can see as far as the sea and Eshowe to the east, and westwards to the Drakensberg Mountains. An interesting tribal legend dating to the days of Shaka tells of the rock splitting to hide a Chief’s son and his bride from cannibals.

Kwashushu Hot Springs

Kwashushu Hot Springs is located In the Tugela Valley below Kranskop in the Maphumulo Municipality. Although there are no formal camping facilities, many families have made their annual treks and set up camp at their sites at Shu Shu during July for generations. The development of a 28-bed lodge is proposed in the immediate vicinity of the Kwashushu Hot Springs, which is on an island in the Tugela River. Additional facilities include camping sites, a craft market, a game reserve, tourist trails and water-based recreational activities. The hot springs and areas of scenic beauty are the main attractions. The island currently appeals to a niche market, attracting 500 campers through the Campers Association during July each year. The project offers the potential to employ up to 15 people. However, true ownership of the island needs to be established. A bridge to the island from the banks must be constructed to ensure year-round access to the island, while road access also needs to be upgraded.

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