Private Tour

Personalised Battlefield and Historical tours of KZ Natal.

Overview

Available languages

English

2 days

Mobile ticket

One or more days ...

A Registered Battlefields Guide brings back to life the drama and tragedy.

What we discuss:

The arrival of the Black tribes in Southern Africa

The rise of the Zulu nation and the building of their army

The arrival of the European/Dutch settlers

The arrival of the British and the establishment of the British Colony

The migration of the white population to the North (Great Trek)

The Battle of Blood River

The British Ultimatum and invasion of Zululand

The origins of the Anglo/Boer war

The control of the country by the Boer descendants and introduction of apartheid

The eventual dismantling of white rule and the advent of democracy.

The battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal attract historians, royalty, military scholars, tourists and family descendants.This has resulted in The Battlefields Tour of KwaZulu-Natal becoming world famous.

Visit Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift, the Batshe Valley, Fugitives Drift

Siege of Ladysmith, Spienkop, Churchill Capture Site

And more ...

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Day 1

Isandlwand and Rorke's Drift one and two day tours.

Accommodations

Overnight at the Elands View Guest Lodge.

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

Isandlwana Battlefield

Visit the world famous Anglo/Zulu war battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift where the British suffered one of the most devastating defeats of the colonial era at the hands of the mighty Zulu Impi of King Cetshwayo. That night the British turned the tables at Rorke’s Drift and held out against a ferocious attack by the numerically superior Zulu warriors in an all night Battle, and where 11 Victoria crosses were awarded.

Admission Unknown

Rorke's Drift Battlefield

Drive to Rorke's Drift, and explore this famous battle site. Visit the museum and, memorials and hear about one of the most famous battles in British and South African Military history, and where 11 Victoria crosses were awarded.

Admission Unknown

Day 2

Anglo Boer War

Accommodations

Back to your accommodation.

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

Nelson Mandela Capture Site

We travel through Boer War territory. Your guide will give you a factual talk about this war, its origins and consequences and effects on world history. Drive through the siege town of Ladysmith where the British army were besieged for three months by Boer forces. View from the road the Battle site of Spioenkop one of the most bloody and important battles of the war. Visit the Capture site of the war reporter Winston Churchill. Visit the Mandela Capture site.

Admission Unknown

What‘s Included

Dinner bed and breakfast accommodation at The Elands View Guest lodge near to Rorke's Drift..

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