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Isandlwana Rorkes Drift and Fugitves Drift Battlefields Day Tour 

This day tour travels to the north of KwaZulu-Natal where to visit famous sites of the battlefields. There you will encounter museums, memorials and fields dedicated to the Anglo Zulu wars.

Tour Name and Number

Isandlwana Rorkes Drift and Fugitives Battlefields Day Tour 

(Tour Number 06)

Tour Duration

13 Hours

Tour Price

from R2000 per person sharing
Price varies by group size
*Private tour price negotiable*

Tour Prices

Minimum 1 Person Per Booking

R3,900 pp

Minimum 2 Persons Per Booking

R3,190 pp

3 to 4 Persons Per Booking

R3,120 pp

5 to 6 Persons Per Booking

R3,040 pp

7 to 10 Persons Per Booking

R2,880 pp

TOUR DESCRIPTION

This day tour travels to the north of KwaZulu-Natal where to visit famous sites of the battlefields. There you will encounter museums, memorials and fields dedicated to the Anglo Zulu wars.

The first stop is the Isandlwana Battlefield and Museum. In early January 1879, the British Empire invaded Zululand furthering their colonial expansionist agenda of Southern Africa. The local Zulu Kingdom responded with a well-coordinated attack at the Battle of Isandlwana that surprised the British. This historic battle, which was documented as being ruthless and bloody is seen by historians as the start of Anglo-Zulu War. The British Empire experienced a severe defeat at the Battle of Isandlwana losing over 1700 soldiers at the hands of a Zulu army numbering 20 000.  The Zulu warriors outnumbered the British troops greatly even though they who had superior weapons in comparison to the spears and leather shields the Zulus used.

The tour progresses to the Battle of Rorke's Drift which also occurred on January 22nd 1879 after the Battle of Isandlwana and continued into the following day. The Defence of Rorke's Drift was smaller in numbers than the Battle of Isandlwana with the British numbering at an estimated 150 and the Zulu’s at 3000 – 4000 fighters. The British troops managed to hold off the Zulu warriors and secure a victory.

The last stop is Fugitives Drift and the Queens Colours memorial before we make the journey back to Durban.

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TOUR INFORMATION

What you need to know

 

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION: Pickup & drop off service with in a 5km radius of 1st Zulu Safaris office at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel, 85 OR Tambo Parade, Durban. If you are out of our pickup radius, special arrangements can be made to pick you up at your location of choice
DEPARTURE TIME: 06:00
RETURN TIME:  19:00
WEAR: Comfortable clothing, Hat, Sunscreen, Jacket. (Can get very cold there)
LOCATION: Isandlwana, Rorkes Drift, KwaZulu-Natal
AGE: All ages welcome
DATES: All year round
TRAVELER TYPE:  Single or Per Person Sharing

Anything and everything you need know about this tour

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TOUR ITINERARY

Places you will visit on your tour with BUDGET SAFARIS DURBAN
  • Isandlwana battlefield and museum

  • Rorke’s Drift battlefield and museum

  • Fugitives Drift battlefield

  • Queens Colours monument.

Sani Pass Border Control

WHAT IS INCLUDED

What you can expect to be included in your tour
  • Collection and drop off from Durban in an air-conditioned vehicle

  • All entrance fees to all attractions.

  • Qualified Tour Guide

Statue of Mahatma Ghandi

WHAT IS EXCLUDED

The items below are not included in your tour price with us
  • Lunch

VIEW OUR GALLERY FOR THIS TOUR

A few of the fascinating sights you might encounter while joining us on our tour

Contact Us

Address

2 Maryland Avenue

Virginia

Durban North

4051

Contact

+27766066028 /+27670808368

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

​Sunday

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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