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Highlights
- Explore legendary battlefields from the Anglo-Zulu War with a knowledgeable guide and engaging in-vehicle audio.
- Your day begins with convenient hotel pickup; enjoy your journey comfortably seated, with bottled water provided for you.
- Visit Isandlwana Battlefield This, Rorke’s Drift, and Colours Memorial The Queen during your tour, which includes entrance fees to all sites.
- Experience scenic drives through KwaZulu-Natal landscapes as each historic stop is connected; listen to stories shared by your guide along the way.
- Selected audio commentary in the vehicle brings history alive for you, enhancing your journey between battlefields.
Your Experience
Getting started
Your adventure begins with a hotel pick-up within 16 kilometers of Durban. Here, you'll meet your shared guide and driver in a comfortable vehicle equipped with bottled water. As the cityscape fades behind you, your expert guide will introduce today's itinerary, highlighting each battlefield site on your route.
Isandlwana Battlefield
This historic location marks the pivotal 1879 battle between British and Zulu forces during the Anglo-Zulu War.
- Trek across the grounds where this significant conflict took place. Discover strategies and outcomes that influenced South African history.
- Included entrance fees grant access to key points of interest, including memorials on the battlefield.
- Learn from your guide about Isandlwana's events and significance while in-vehicle audio brings historical stories alive during travel.
Rorke’s Drift
Famed for its defense by a small British garrison, Rorke’s Drift is celebrated for acts of bravery that have become legendary.
- Explore the preserved site and learn about the battle that earned multiple Victoria Crosses for its defenders.
- All entrance fees are covered, allowing you to visit main features and memorials at this iconic location.
- Your guide will share human stories behind the conflict, providing context as you explore.
Fugitives’ Drift and Queen’s Colours Memorial
The Queen's Colours Memorial at Fugitives' Drift commemorates those who fell during the retreat from Isandlwana.
- Experience this poignant memorial and learn about its historical significance.
- Your guide ensures comfortable access to this important site, with vehicle transport included.
- Bottled water is available throughout your tour, while in-vehicle audio continues to enrich your understanding of battlefield history.
Scenic drives through KwaZulu-Natal
- The full-day tour includes all vehicle and fuel costs, allowing you to focus on the journey and stories shared along the way.
- Pickup and drop-off within Durban are included for a smooth experience from start to finish.
At the conclusion of your tour, expect to be dropped off at your original pick-up point in Durban. Note that lunch, drinks, and gratuities are not provided; consider planning accordingly for your midday meal.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Full-day guided tour exploring battlefields
- Pick up and drop off within 16km included
- Shared guide and driver for the tour
- Vehicle and fuel costs covered
- Entrance fees to places of interest paid
- Bottled water available onboard vehicle
- In-vehicle audio providing history of battlefield
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Drinks
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be some walking during the tour.
- The experience is wheelchair accessible and includes all transportation and surfaces for easy accessibility.
- Please ensure that children are accompanied by adults throughout the tour.
Ticket Delivery
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.
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