Eshowe
From World travel guide
Eshowe is the oldest town of European settlement in Zululand. Good base to see the Zulu culture. Inland, cooler than Durban in summer.
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Get in
Drive up the N2 from Durban, turn left at the Dokodweni Plaza on Route 66.
Take the 'Black' taxi from Durban Station to Eshowe - R40.
Take Greyhound to Melmoth, take a taxi from there.
Get around
It is possible to walk from end to end in the Town Centre, but generally you will need a car.
See
There is a museum complex next to the fort, with historical museums and a Craft Centre. Tours are run from the George Hotel / Zululand Backpackers further afield, mainly to zulu cultural events like weddings and comings of age.
Do
Visit the museums. Tour. Drink beer (locally brewed) at the George Hotel. Fish.
Buy
Crafts. Locally produced crafts especially pottery and beadwork available from the Museum complex.
Eat
Cafe in the Pick'n'Pay shopping centre, fast food in town, dinner at the hotel or the Sports Club.
Drink
Beer.Zululand Brewing Co. is producing some fine hand crafted beer. Chelmsford Porter, Jantoni Pale Ale, Zulu Blonde, Bull Horn Bitter, Assegai Lager and Ultimatum Pilsner. Situated at The George Hotel.
Sleep
George Hotel,Zululand Backpackers, Chennells Guesthouse,The Chase B & B, Amble Inn, other B&Bs.
Get out
To Zululand. The Dam.
