Isandlwana & Rorkes Drift Battlefields Day Tour
About This Tour
Travel north from Durban into KwaZulu-Natal’s historic battlefield region on a full-day journey through some of the most significant sites of the Anglo-Zulu War...
Duration: 14 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Durban, Isandlwana battlefield, Rorke's drift battlefield · Languages: English, French, Greek, Polish, Portuguese
Know before you go: Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability; DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION: Pickup & drop off service with in a 5km radius of 1st Zulu Safaris office at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel, 85 OR Tambo Parade, Durban. If you are out of our pickup radius, special arrangements can be made to pick you up at your location of choiceDEPARTURE TIME: 06:00 AMRETURN TIME: 07:00 PMWEAR: Comfortable clothing and shoes, hat, sunscreen, jacket.LOCATION: Dundee, Isandlwana, Rorkes Drift, KwaZulu-NatalAGE: All ages welcomeDATES: All year roundTRAVELLER TYPE: Single or Per Person Sharing; You are looking for Battlefield Site Tour; You want to experience and learn about the Battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal.; Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must verify your exact pickup time.; Prices vary by group size and are priced per person, per your booking for your group; ON REQUEST: Specialist Historical Tour guide can be arranged with an extra cost
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What's Included
- Professional and knowledgeable tour guide
Not Included
- Food and drinks, however opportunity is provided to buy something to eat
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Battlefields Day Tour
his day tour travels to the north of KwaZulu-Natal where to visit famous sites of the battlefields. There you will encounter museums, memorials and fields dedicated to the Anglo Zulu wars. The first stop is the Isandlwana Battlefield and Museum. In early January 1879, the British Empire invaded Zululand furthering their colonial expansionist agenda of Southern Africa. The local Zulu Kingdom responded with a well-coordinated attack at the Battle of Isandlwana that surprised the British. This historic battle, which was documented as being ruthless and bloody is seen by historians as the start of Anglo-Zulu War. The British Empire experienced a severe defeat at the Battle of Isandlwana losing over 1700 soldiers at the hands of a Zulu army numbering 20 000. The Zulu warriors outnumbered the British troops greatly even though they who had superior weapons in comparison to the spears and leather shields the Zulus used. The tour progresses to the Battle of Rorke's Drift which also occurred on January 22nd 1879 after the Battle of Isandlwana and continued into the following day. The Defence of Rorke's Drift was smaller in numbers than the Battle of Isandlwana with the British numbering at an estimated 150 and the Zulu’s at 3000 – 4000 fighters. The British troops managed to hold off the Zulu warriors and secure a victory. The last stop is Fugitives Drift and the Queens Colours memorial before we make the journey back to Durban. Tour Itinerary · Isandlwana battlefield and museum · Rorke’s Drift battlefield and museum · Figitives Drift battlefield and museum · Queens Colours monument.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Emangidini, ZA · Tour start: Emangidini, ZA — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
