- Isandlwana Battlefield - Depart from Durban at 6am and head to Isandlwana Battlefield, some 3 hours away. On arrival there, a local guide will take you on a comprehensive tour of the Battle of Isandlwana which was fought between the Zulus and the British on 22 January 1879. The tour will include a walk about on the exact place where fighting took place, a visit to some graves as well as a visit to the Isandlwana Museum. The full events of the day will be narated to you by the guide.
Calling on the old Zulu stories of the battle to recreate the events of the day, our guides will explain how Isandlwana battle was won, giving insight to the brave warriors and Zulu chieftains who fought and died in defence of their King and country.
- Rorke’s Drift - Thereafter we proceed to Rorke’s Drift where again the local guide will give a full naration of this famous battle. Also a walk at the exact space of the battlefield, a visit to the graves and a visit to Rorke’s Drift Museum.
The Battle of Rorke’s Drift, fought immediately after the Battle of Isandlwana, is famous throughout the English-speaking world. Here, at a small mission station, 139 British soldiers were attacked by 4000 Zulu warriors. The result was a British victory which saw the award of more Victoria Crosses than in any other battle in history. The story of Rorke’s Drift is an incredibly tragic story; one of human courage and sacrifice. The unspeakable suffering endured by the warriors and soldiers on such a tiny area is confounding.
- Visit the Isandlwana Battlefield and delve into its rich history
- Explore the Rorke’s Drift Museum to discover artifacts and stories of bravery
- Gain insights into the past at the Isandlwana Museum
- Walk the grounds of the Rorke’s Drift Battlefield and imagine the historic clash
The Battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift rank among the most renowned conflicts the British engaged in against local forces. These events drew global interest, attracting visitors from across the globe to the locations where the combats took place on the 22nd of January, 1879. The Zulu troops triumphed in the first encounter, the Battle of Isandlwana, while the British secured a victory in the Battle of Rorke’s Drift.
Our knowledgeable guide will provide a detailed account of the day’s happenings. You will have a chance to tread the actual battle sites, pay respect at the graves and monuments and tour the two dedicated museums, the Isandlwana Museum and the Rorke’s Drift Museum, which honour these historic conflicts.
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