Anglo Zulu War

After the threat of a growing Zulu Kingdom actioned the British to deliver an ultimatum to the Zulu’s that subsequently expired, the British Imperial forces invaded sovereign Zululand on the 11thof January 1879. The battle at Isandlwana unfolded 11 days later and resulted in an initial victory for the Zulu Nation; on the other side of the coin, it was marked as one of the greatest military disasters in British Colonial history. Almost half of Lord Chelmsford’s Central Column was wiped out by King Cetshwayo’s army, who were armed mainly with assegais. Later that day, the great Zulu army attacked a small garrison at Rorke’s Drift in a gruesome and bloody battle that lasted the whole night. This time, victory was in the hands of the British. On this tour we are transported back in time as we walk the battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift, with the help of your guide who will deliver a vivid account of the Anglo Zulu war.

Itinerary:

Day 1

· Collected at 7am from your guesthouse/hotel

· Travel to Isandlwana through dramatic countryside and beautiful landscapes

· On arrival we will walk the battlefields, learn about the events that took place, and visit the monuments and gravesites

· Picnic lunch

· This afternoon we will check in to our luxurious lodge overlooking the battlefields

· Overnight: Isandlwana Lodge DBB

Day 2

· After a leisurely breakfast we will depart for Rorke's Drift

· Tour of Rorke's Drift

· Visit the on-sight museum

· Picnic lunch

· Return to your guesthouse/ hotel in the late afternoon

Included in tour

· 1 night Isandlwana Lodge DBB

· Certified guide

· Air-conditioned vehicle

· Tour of Isandlwana

· Tour of Rorke’s Drift

· Picnic Lunch x 2

Excluded from tour:

· All beverages

· Gratuities

· Any items bought of a personal nature

What to bring:

· Comfortable walking shoes

· Sunscreen & sun hat

· Camera