Protea Hotel Shakaland

Shakaland is the Greatest Zulu Experience in Africa.

A traditional Zulu "Umuzi" or homestead, divided into the home of the Zulus and hotel rooms. A unique resort built on the set of the movies, Shaka Zulu and John Ross.

Feel the pulsating rhythm of mysterious and magical Africa as you re-live the excitement and romance of the days of Shaka, King of the Zulus, in this authentic re-creation of the Great Kraal overlooking the Phobane Lake.

Experience the sight of assegaai-wielding warriors, share the fascinating secrets of the Sangomas and witness traditional customs such as tribal dancing, spear making and the beer-drinking ceremonies.

Stay in first-class accommodation in traditional beehive huts, with all mod-cons. Shakaland boasts 55 traditional beehive huts equipped with private bathroom and shower, modern conveniences and superb views.

The Kwabonamanzi restaurant and U Kamba Bar offers tasty meals and spectacular views of the surrounding hills.

Shakaland offers Conference Facilities for 50 up to 100 delegates, with banquets, cocktails or just a different kind of educational conference

A swimming pool is situated next to the restaurant, ideal for cooling off on those balmy tropical days. Other facilities at Shakaland include babysitters (on request), a comprehensive curio shop on the premises and a tea and coffee station, operational 24 hours a day.

Protea Hotel Shakaland is more than just a tourist and accommodation attraction - it is an enriching experience affording a better understanding of the Zulu nation, its people and their intriguing customs.

Prokidz

Your children stay for free and have free breakfast!

To make your stay and your families even more unforgettable and truly affordable - children aged 12 years and under, sharing with adults, stay free and have free breakfast.

Prokidz is Protea Hotels' family programme aimed at ensuring that the whole family is entertained, well-looked after and has fun during your well-deserved break! We believe that happy children ensure relaxed parents. Relaxed parents have a far more enjoyable holiday and that is our goal - your ultimate enjoyment!

The Prokidz programme has been designed for our younger Protea visitors aged 12 years and under and includes the following facilities and services to ensure your children feel special and are entertained throughout the day and evening (so that you can enjoy your break to the fullest):

1. Prokidz registration form on check-in (so we know what your kids want!)

2. Prokidz kiddies welcome pack and gift in room on arrival. A selection of board games are available at our reception desks

3. Our Prokidz restaurants offer childrens' menus and colour-in pages with crayons (so that you can have a relaxed dinner)

4. Babysitting facilities so that you can enjoy a night out with the peace of mind that your children are safe and well looked after.

All participating Prokidz hotels also offer amazing kiddies programmes during school holidays! The kiddies holiday programmes include activities such as face painting, jumping castles, mini golf, volley ball, treasure hunts, fun sports contests and much more.

All kiddies programmes are supervised by professional child minders.

It is important to us that not only do our parents enjoy their well-deserved time away, but the kids do too!

1. Where room configuration allows, a maximum of two children aged 12 and under, sharing with adults, stay for free and have free breakfast (Excludes Protea Hotels Gold Reef City)

2. Free breakfast for children is subject to adults having breakfast and is not applicable to restaurants within Protea Hotels that have been outsourced to an independent franchise.

3. The kiddies programmes are only available during school holidays and may be charged at an additional fee for certain activities.