Sitting on the actual battlefield and hearing the detailed story of the battle between the Zulu and... read more
We went on a tour with a decedents of one of the Zulu warriors and the experience was very... read more
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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
We went on a tour with a decedents of one of the Zulu warriors and the experience was very interesting.
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
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
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
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
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
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
A moving and uplifting story told by insightful and understanding guides. Quite astonishing - go with a David Rattray guide.
Our guide was most informative and the outlook of the whole area is stunning. The memorials to the dead on all sides are beautifully presented.
