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Isandlwana, Rorkes Drift and Fugitives Drift Battlefields Day Tour from Durban

Durban, South Africaby 1st Zulu Safaris

  • 14 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 99 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Portuguese, Greek, English, French

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Overview

This 14-hour tour takes you back into South African history, with a journey to the Isandlwana Battlefields. We will take you through the sites and regale you with the fascinating details of the greatest defeat in the history of British Colonial occupation in South Africa.

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Pickup and drop-off from Hotels and Cruise Ships
  • Food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Rorke's Drift Battlefield

    The tour progresses to the Battle of Rorke's Drift, also known as the Defence of Rorke's Drift,. The defence of the mission station of Rorke's Drift immediately followed the British Army's defeat at the Battle of Isandlwana on 22 January 1879, and continued into the following day. The last stop is Fugitives Drift and the Queens Colours memorial before we make the journey back to Durban.

  2. 2

    Isandlwana Battlefield

    The Battle of Isandlwana on 22 January 1879 was the first major encounter in the Anglo–Zulu War between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom. Eleven days after the British commenced their invasion of Zululand in South Africa, a Zulu force of some 20,000 warriors attacked a portion of the British main column consisting of about 1,800 British, colonial and native troops and perhaps 400 civilians.

  3. 3

    Fugitive's Drift

    30 min

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point at Tropicana Hotel. Should your hotel be more than 5km away from our meeting point radius, a fee is applicable.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • 06:00 AM
  • 07:00 PM
  • You are looking for Battlefield Site Tour.
  • You want to experience and learn about the Battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal.
  • German and Polish languages can be requested (on request)
  • If you are using a wheelchair, please contact the local partner for type of disability and size of wheelchair

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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