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Durban - Battlefield Coach Tour at Isandlwana, Rourkes Drift with British solider, Zulu warriors

Colonial Conflict Chronicles Ref: TISD 12 Durban - Battlefield Tour at Isandlwana, Rourkes Drift From: R 5 000.00 per person sharing Valid: 1 November 09 - 31 October 2010 Download the PDF [Click here to enquire]

Day 1
Make an early start and head inland towards South Africa's famous battlegrounds - more battles were fought in this remote area of KwaZulu-Natal than anywhere else in South Africa.

Our expert Battlefield guide will transport you back in time, recounting the 1879 Battle of Isandlwana, where 24 000 Zulu 'impis' took on the firepower of the British troops and eliminated almost an entire regiment in less than an hour.

Then it's on to Fugitives Drift, where all those who fled the Isandlwana Battlefield that fateful day were killed. Next we visit
Rourke's Drift, where a handful of British soldiers (out numbered 35 to 1) fought off 4 000 Zulus for 12 hours. This battle saw 11 Victoria Crosses awarded, which is historically more than in any other engagement.

Return to a charming guesthouse for warm, country hospitality and a delicious dinner. Luxury Guest House (Rourke's Drift Area) - dinner, bed and breakfast basis

Luxury Guest House - Dinner Bed and Breakfast

Day 2
After breakfast, travel to the summit of Spioenkop Mountain. From here your guide will recreate the tragic battle between Boer and British soldiers, which unfolded over nine days in 1900.

Incredibly, both Winston Churchill (then a reporter) and Mahatma Gandhi (a stretcher-bearer) witnessed the battle. We then continue to visit the spot of the 'armoured train incident', famous due to Churchill being amongst those captured.

After lunch (included), return to Durban in the late afternoon for drop off at your hotel or Durban International Airport.

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