It was one of the most powerful tribe in Africa and in the past, their warriors were the only ones who managed to beat the British army.

They expanded all over Southern Africa and 13 million of them live now in South Africa alone.

But few people know where they came from, who they really are and what role they play in South African society now.

If you:

• Are interested in history and want to visit the battlefields of the 1879 war.
• Need help preparing your next trip to South Africa and intend visiting Zululand.
• Like to discover a different fascinating culture.
• Wish to source authentic craft, bead work, pottery, ceramic, woodwork and painting.
• Plan a beach vacation on the shores of the warm Indian Ocean.
• Are looking for rock paintings in the majestic Drakensberg mountain range.
• Want to know the latest about the Royals and celebrities.
• Look for a special book or need to use translation services.
• Aim to visit beautiful big 5 game reserves which were previously royal hunting grounds.
• This site is for you.

You will find here many tips and advices on a large range of subjects.

Or perhaps would you prefer to:

• Sleep in a hut.
• Meet a Zulu blonde and …drink it.
• Consult a diviner and be told what lies in future for you.
• Change your hairstyle, and braid your hair.
• Listen to the coolest jazz in the world.
• Watch iconic movies featuring Michael Caine or Harry Cele.
• Join dancers wearing gumboots.
• Learn to cook traditional tasty food.

There also I can help you find practical answers to your questions.

My name is Alain Delvilani and I emigrated from France to South Africa 20 years ago.

I established myself in the heart of Zululand, in Vryheid, where I own and run with my charming wife, Nomfundo, a guesthouse called Villa Prince Imperial.

I also used to be a tourist guide and wanted to know more and more about the fascinating people I lived with. Twenty years later, I still discover every day a new facet of their life.

Let me share with you the passion I have for this part of the world and introduce you to your new friends, the People of Heavens.





Zulu history from the origins to now Zulu history is fascinating. They were not the first inhabitants of Southern Africa. Let's begin our trip through space and time to find out how a small tribe built a huge empire.

Discover Zululand Prehistory Prehistory studies in South Africa and Zululand are quite recent. But the findings are already rich and shed a new light on their first human inhabitants.

Follow in the San Footprints. The San lived in the Drakensberg area of Kwazulu 25 000 years ago. They wisely used mother earth’s resources. Discover with me their spiritual heritage.

The Bantu migration and the arrival of black people in Zululand The Bantu migration: Who are the Bantu and from where are they coming from?

Shipwrecks of Natal Shipwrecks occurred often on the coast of Natal. Discover with me the touching stories of the survivors.

Who was Bartolomeu Dias? Bartolomeu Dias was the first European navigator to sail around Africa, opening the way for further maritime expeditions eastwards.

Who was Vasco Da Gama? come with me and embark on Vasco Da Gama caravel to the tip of Africa.

The Zulu tribe, its humble beginnings Let me explain to you when and how the Zulu tribe was formed. Discover with me the modest beginnings of a tribe which became the most powerful in Africa.

Shaka Zulu rise to power The name Shaka Zulu is known all over the world. Who was he? A genial tactician, a nation builder or a blood thirsty tyrant ? Discover with me how he became the most powerful black leader in Africa.

The Zulu empire, story of a unstoppable expansion Under Shaka, the Zulu empire rose. Follow me and see how he destroyed his enemies, took over the Mthetwa and used his formidable army to conquer the other tribes.

The Cape Colony, the Spring-Board of White Expansion in South Africa The cape colony began modestly in 1652. Discover with me why it was developed, by whom and how it became the spring-board of white expansion in South Africa.

The creation of Port Natal and the first settlers How did Port Natal was created? Travel through history with me and discover how a few people only created this beautiful city which hosts now more than 3 million people.

Bayete! Bayete! Nkosi. So was greated the King of the Zulus. Come with me and discover the splendor of the Zulu Kingdom at its zenith as the first settlers discovered it.

Nathaniel Isaacs and John Ross Nathaniel Isaacs and John ross were also early settlers. Discover with me their fascinating life.

Shaka late years Shaka late years were marked by the massive destruction of all the neighbouring tribes and a southern expansion of the Zulu empire which brought him close to a clash with the white people o

Shaka Death: The Beginning of the End Shaka death was a relief for the Zulu nation. Follow me and discover who brought him down and for what reasons.

Dingane First Years of Reign and the Gathering of the Clouds Dingane was weak and fearful. Shaka, dying, cursed him and predicted he would lose his Kingdom to the whites. Will this prediction realize?

The Trekboers and the Kommissie Treks Who were these trekboers who decided to explore the South African interior? What reasons pushed them to go north where a confrontation with the Zulus was inevitable? Let’s try to understand them.



Copyright © 2011 everything-zulu.com. Owned and operated by Alain Delvilani. Unauthorized duplication or publication of any materials prohibited.


SBI!