Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift Battlefields Tour: Relive Anglo-Zulu War with Battlefield Guide
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Rorke's Drift
Relive the horror of the Anglo-Zulu War with a specialist Battlefield guide on the Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift Battlefields Tour. Visit the eerie battlefield of Isandlwana and the heroic battle site of Rorke's Drift. Experience the stunning scenery of KwaZulu-Natal.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Rorke’s Drift - Relive the horror of the two most famous Anglo-Zulu War battles with a specialist Battlefield guide. Visit the eerie battlefield of Isandlwana, where British troops were massacred by the Zulu army in 1879, then continue to Rorke’s Drift, where a handful of British soldiers heroically held a mighty Zulu regiment at bay, a battle made famous by the movie ‘Zulu’. The tour winds through some of the most spectacularly beautiful scenery in KwaZulu-Natal. After a full day’s touring, we return to Durban in the early evening.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information
Experience the chilling history of the Anglo-Zulu War’s two most notable battles guided by an expert Battlefield specialist. Traverse the haunting battlefield at Isandlwana, where a Zulu army annihilated British forces in 1879, then proceed to Rorke’s Drift, an episode of British valor where few stood against an overwhelming Zulu regiment, later depicted in the film ‘Zulu’. Journey through KwaZulu-Natal’s breathtaking landscapes during the tour. We return to Durban following a day full of exploration in the early evening.
Location
Rorke's Drift
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Andrew_y
Nov 22, 2022
This was a long tour but... - This was a long tour but an absolutely rewarding experience. On the drive out to Rorke's Drift, the scenery was stunning and dramatic: Much of the drive was on dirt and gravel roads, but our driver Zamani was always careful and on our way there gave us extensive background history of the Zulu nation and other interesting facts. Once there, we were handed over to Tulani who is an expert in the battle tactics and positions of both sides. The visit included a drive to Isandlwana and museums at both sites. Tulani is passionate about his subject and brought it all to life. Many thanks to Zamani and Tulani for a very enjoyable and instructive day.
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Jamalh589
Nov 9, 2022
Visit to Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift Battlefields - I loved the commentary by the tour guide. He had a wonderful way of capturing the events leading up to and including the battles that brought the events to life as though they were happening before you.
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Malcolm_h
Oct 10, 2022
Battlefields tour - What a great tour and one that i have wanted to do for a long time.Both the guide on the journey to the battlefields and the local guide on the site were excellent with the local guide having so much knowledge about the actual battles which brought it to life.
A long day but defintely worth it
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Markie-post
Jun 7, 2021
Battlefields including Rorke’s Drift. - I have travelled the world but neglected such a moving experience on my doorstep. I was privileged to join a small group 10-12 who had asked Rob Caskie to lead the tour to the battlefield.
Rob’s ability to capture the events leading up to and during the battles; is simply amazing. His payoff line on his embroidered shirt is “Rob Caskie, engaging storyteller” and I can vouch for it. He tells is as it is, with the utmost respect to both sides.
If you need somewhere to stay to keep the costs down, to look at Elandsview Guest Lodge. Phil is a wonderful host and gives you freedom to arrange your own schedule as it is self catering.
During winter bring warm gear (5 - 13*c).
During summer bring sun tan lotion.
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