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    | KwaZulu Natal, Rorke's Drift 3016, South Africa
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    “Awe inspiring insight to the Battle at Isandlwana.”

    Sitting on the actual battlefield and hearing the detailed story of the battle between the Zulu and... read more

    Reviewed 4 March 2018
    Graham H
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    Johannesburg, South Africa
    “A historical must”

    We went on a tour with a decedents of one of the Zulu warriors and the experience was very... read more

    Reviewed 15 February 2018
    PaulTorquay2014
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    Torquay, United Kingdom
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    Reviewed 23 June 2018
    Third guided tour

    Downhill walk through part of the Rattery’s wild life sanctuary to a view point overlooking the Buffalo River where the event took place. A short uphill walk takes you too the grave site. Chance of meeting buck, zebera & giraffes. Not for those with shortness...More

    Thank Tony D
    Reviewed 4 March 2018
    Awe inspiring insight to the Battle at Isandlwana.

    Sitting on the actual battlefield and hearing the detailed story of the battle between the Zulu and British armies, blow by blow - having the locations pointed out and the direction of the advancement of the warriors; really brings an added dimension of this conflict...More

    Thank Graham H
    Reviewed 15 February 2018
    A historical must

    We went on a tour with a decedents of one of the Zulu warriors and the experience was very interesting.

    Thank PaulTorquay2014
    Reviewed 14 January 2018 via mobile
    Monument ts

    The grave of the brave young man who died saving the queens color, indeed the colors got lost.. it's amazing place to be you have a 89% chance to see game animals like zebra, girafe, impala etc

    Thank thulanik2018
    Reviewed 14 January 2018
    Charming. Lovely hotel, lovely people.

    We had arrived in Richards Bay, SA, by yacht and took the opportunity from some bad weather to make a trip inland to see Rorke's Drift and the Drakensburg. Bearing in mind we booking for the next day - from the moment Daisy answered the...More

    Thank bobhome2016
    Reviewed 8 January 2018
    Great part of Anglo-Zulu history

    If you are interested in Anglo-Zulu war, this is an important place to go. We were lucky to have a great guide, who explained in great detail the battle which happened here, but also the events which led to the battle. Without him however, it...More

    Thank Jan-Tiny
    Reviewed 1 January 2018 via mobile
    Breathtaking

    I was delighted to be taken  to an amazing lecture on the Anglo-Zulu wars in 2003 given by the late David Rattray. I promised myself that I would one day visit and see the battlefield he so eloquently brought to life in his lecture. I...More

    Thank HeatherHz
    Reviewed 9 December 2017
    Well worth the trip!

    A smashing place to stay...great staff, amazing accommodation and super guides to the battlefields of Islandwana and Rorkes Drift. We stayed in the lodge. Couldn't speak highly enough about the room we had and the care and friendship offered to us by all of the...More

    Thank Carole C
    Reviewed 13 November 2017
    Islandwana !

    This is the setting of the battle that took place on the morning before the battle of Rorkes Drift (a la the film Zulu). This battle was lost by the British, around 2000 men, overwhelmed by around 20-30,000 Zulus. The graves of the British are...More

    2  Thank annej18
    Reviewed 7 October 2017
    Part of the Rattray Experience

    A moving and uplifting story told by insightful and understanding guides. Quite astonishing - go with a David Rattray guide.

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    I would suggest comfortable walking shoes (no sandals or flipflops). In terms of clothing, long trousers are my personal preference if you're walking on trails but shorts should be fine.
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