- Day 1:
The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. Depart Durban for Stanger / kwaDukuza to visit the site of King Shaka's assassination (Time permitting). Then on along the coast to visit Fort Pearson and the Ultimatum Tree, followed by the battlefields of Gingindlovu and Nyezane before ending the day at Ulundi where Lord Chelmsford dealt a mortal blow to the Zulu nation on 4 July 1879. Overnight at Babanango in the heart of Zululand.
- Day 2:
Visits to Isandlwana, Fugitive's Drift and Rorke's Drift today, the later encounter immortalized in the film "Zulu", for an in depth study of the famous defence. Overnight in Dundee.
- Day 3:
The Anglo-Boer War: Head for the battle of Talana at Dundee, stopping at the excellent Talana Museum before moving on to Elandslaagte and Ladysmith for a tour of the Siege Museum, and finishing the day with a visit to Caesar's Camp and Wagon Hill. Overnight in Ladysmith.
- Day 4:
Today we head to the site of Winston Churchill's capture, Chieveley military cemetery and the battle of Colenso. After lunch we will make our way to Spioenkop where your guide will take you through each stage of this tragic battle. Overnight in Ladysmith.
- Day 5:
Return to Durban to either connect with a flight home or enjoy a holiday extension in South Africa.
Tour starts & finishes at Durban.
Prices from R7050 per person sharing.
Tour dates: Please enquire for dates.
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