Zulu constitute the largest portion of South Africa's nine Negro tribes. Most of the Zulu are concentrated at Kwazulu Natal in the eastern area of the country. In their native language, "Zulu" means heaven or sky, and this is why Zulu perceive themselves as "the children of heaven". The Zulu enjoy limited autonomy and lead distinctive lifestyles. 
Most Zulu do not measure their wealth in terms of the number of huts they own; instead, they gauge their materialistic possessions based on the size of their family and the number of livestock they own. The Zulu firmly believe that all events in the physical world occur according to the deliverance of their ancestors' spirits. Therefore, strangers will not be allowed to enter Zulu's holy ground unless their ancestors' spirits permit it through specific signs. The majority of the Zulu residing in rural areas engage in agriculture as the primary means of living. They love the livestock they raise and cultivate corn as their staple diet. Out of all livestock, cattle are of the most value to them because they not only serve as payment of bride price for weddings but can also be used to help with farming, provide milk or even meat. In addition, cattle are also a common token used by Zulu in the calculation of wealth apart from its ritualistic functions as sacrifice in ancestral worship rites.

Authority is passed down in a patriarchal fashion for the Zulu; a chieftain will choose his eldest son born by his first spouse as the next chief in line. This custom, along with the practice of polygamy, has lasted for numerous generations till today. However, it is still considered a taboo for members of the same family to wed, regardless of the distance in family pedigree; members of the same family will always be kin to one another. Although some of the Zulu in South Africa have modernized along the urbanization of the cities, most of them remained true to their culture and continued to inherit customs and habits passed down by their ancestors before the Europeans came to South Africa. For instance, a percentage of Zulu males still practice polygamy and they are entitled to marry multiple wives as long as they have enough cattle to be paid to their fathers-in-law as lobolo (lit. bride price).
It is customary for Zulu chieftains to don leopard hide as a piece of clothing. According to their tradition, any leopard hunted by a Zulu will become the property of his chieftain. Zulu women show their race, financial standing and marital status through their apparels. Unmarried Zulu girls bare their upper torso and decorate themselves with colorful beads and accessories while married women must cover their top with clothing.

The Zulu are perhaps most well known for their war dance. Through various motions that mimic different physical attacks, the Zulu demonstrate their bravery and morale with nimble jumps, jabs and dodges. In fact, Zulu warriors are widely recognized as the most fearsome and adept fighters.
If you have always wanted to gain in depth understanding of native South African culture, the Zulu Cultural Village will no doubt quench your fascination. The Zulu are the largest ethnic group in South Africa, and they are renowned for their brave and ferocious warriors. At the Zulu Cultural Village, tourists will be able to get a glimpse at the lifestyle and living environment of the Zulu through tours at their tribal huts or watching traditional Zulu dance performances with energetic drum beats that emanate power and beauty. In addition, authentic Zulu cuisine also awaits enthusiastic gourmets at the Zulu Cultural Village.