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Gingindlovu Destination Guide
Touring Gingindlovu in South Africa
Gingindlovu in the region of KwaZulu-Natal is a city located in South Africa - some 308 mi or ( 495 km ) South-East of Pretoria , the country's capital city .
Time in Gingindlovu is now 11:24 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Johannesburg " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Mbabane, Saint Andrews, Pretoria, Pietermaritzburg, and Ongoye. Being here already, consider visiting Mbabane . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Gingindlovu ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Zulu Reed Dance
This Zulu King's Royal Reed Dance (uMkhosi woMhlanga) has been tirelessly celebrated by countless generations in early September. Over 20 thousand Zulu maidens converge on King Zwelithini kaBhekizulu' ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Battle of Gingindlovu
The Battle of Gingindlovu (uMgungundlovu) was fought on 2 April 1879 between a British relief column sent to break the Siege of Eshowe and a Zulu impi of king Cetshwayo.
Located at -29.02 31.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Siege of Eshowe
The Siege of Eshowe was part of a three-pronged attack on the Zulu Impis of king Cetshwayo at Ulundi during the Anglo-Zulu War. After a successful incursion as far as Eshowe, Colonel Charles Pearson was besieged there for two months by the Zulus.
Located at -28.89 31.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Dhlinza Forest, KwaZulu-Natal
The Dhlinza Forest is a subtropical forest or Coastal Scarp Forest in Eshowe, Zululand, South Africa, one of five natural forests running in a 100 km line running northwest from the coast. Others are the Ongoye, Entumeni, Nkandla and Qudeni Forests. They are the most important forests in southern Africa from the aspect of unique biodiversity. It contains rare birds, chameleons, snails, butterflies, moths, frogs and beetles.
Located at -28.91 31.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
UMlalazi Local Municipality
uMlalazi Local Municipality is an administrative area in the uThungulu District of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. The municipality is named after the uMlalazi River.
Located at -28.88 31.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Dlinza Forest Nature Reserve
Dlinza Forest Nature Reserve, is located just outside Eshowe, in the KwaZulu-Natal, province of South Africa. This nature reserve is about 250 Ha in area.
Located at -28.89 31.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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