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Offered languages
- English
What we discuss on tour:
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 in the Cape
The arrival of the British and the establishment of the British Colony in SA
The migration of the white population to the North (Great Trek)
The Battle of Blood River
The British Ultimatum and subsequent invasion of Zululand
The origins of the Anglo/Boer war
The control of the country by the Boer descendants and the introduction of the apartheid laws
The eventual dismantling of white rule and the advent of democracy
The battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal have attracted historians, royalty, military scholars, tourists and family descendants for decades. This has resulted in the Battlefields Tour of KwaZulu-Natal being one of my most popular tours.
Anglo/Zulu war: Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift, Batshe Valley, Fugitives Drift
Anglo/Boer war: Siege of Ladysmith, Spienkop, Churchill Capture Site
And more ...
What's Included
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Our guide will meet you at your accommodation in Durban or within a fifty kilometer radius, with your name on a board.
Itinerary
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1Isandlwana 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.
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2Rorke'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.
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3Nelson 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.
Isandlwand and Rorke's Drift one and two day tours.
Anglo Boer War
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
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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