- Rorke’s Drift - We depart from Durban at 6 am and travel to the Battlefields area where the 2 battles took place between the Zulus and the British.
Our first stop is at Rorke’s Drift where we visit the graves and monuments and the exact spots where the battle took place.
A local guide will give a full naration of exactly what it is that transpired during that battle.
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.
- Isandlwana Battlefield - From Rorke’s Drift we proceed to Isandlwana Battlefield. Again here we visit the museum, the graves, the actual place where the battle took place. The local guide give a fully detailed naration of the events of the famous battle.
The Battle of Isandlwana, during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, has been the subject of conjecture and controversy for 140 years. It is arguably the greatest defeat that the British Empire was ever to suffer in her entire colonial history; in two short hours a modern British army was destroyed.
- Visit to Rorke’s Drift Museum
- Exploration of Isandlwana Museum
- Insight into the Battle of Rorke’s Drift
- Viewing of graves and monuments
- Historical account of the Battle of Isandlwana
The two renowned conflicts between the Brits and the Zulus draw enthusiasts from all corners of the world. Complete understanding of these combats can be garnered at the exact spots they took place, through thorough descriptions by a local history expert. The museums also reveal striking details of these skirmishes.
With the help of ancient Zulu tales about the war, our tour leaders recreate the episodes with vivid descriptions. They provide a deeper understanding of the daring warriors and Zulu leaders who risked their lives protecting their king and land during the Battle of Isandlwana.
Additionally, our native tour guide will elaborate on the Battle of Rorke’s Drift. Recounting the narratives of the individual soldiers who displayed extraordinary courage and met tragic ends elucidates the magnitude of the pain experienced in the restricted combat zone. Despite the devastating conditions, they explain how the outnumbered British forces triumphed.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
