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South African
Anglo-Boer-Zulu Battlefields

 

All year round escorted Battlefields Tours

Anglo-Zulu of KwaZulu-Natal 1879
Anglo-Boer of KwaZulu-Natal 1899 - 1902
Anglo-Boer-Zulu of KwaZulu-Natal 1879 & 1899-1902
Anglo-Boer of Eastern Transvaal 1899 - 1902
Anglo-Boer Siege Towns of Ladysmith, Kimberley & Mafekeng 1899 - 1902
Anglo-Boer Day Tours 1899 - 1902

 

 

Anglo-Zulu Battlefields of 1879

Bringing to life the history of the Zulu Battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal, including the Boer-Zulu Battlefield of Blood River when Andries Pretorius successfully defended an attack on the wagon laager by an overwhelming Zulu force. The Anglo-Zulu Battlefields of Isandhlwana with the biggest ever defeat of a modern British army against the spears of a Zulu impi,24th Regiment  Rorkes Drift when 11 VC's were awarded to the 24th B coy Welsh Borderers, and Fugitives Drift when Melville and Coghill died saving the Queen's colours in Jan 1879. Traveling east we visit the Zulu capital of Ulundi and the memorial to the fallen of both sides leading to the total defeat of the mighty Zulu empire on 4 July 1879. From Ulundi we visit Eshowe being one of the oldest towns in Zululand. Our accommodation includes a visit to an authentic Zulu Village giving you an opportunity to interact with the villagers. After your Zulu experience we can visit the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game reserve and a chance of seeing the BIG 5, or take a Durban City tour. Tours are from and to Johannesburg/Pretoria, other starting points and destinations can be arranged to suite your itinerary.

Anglo-Zulu Battlefields (1879)

  • 3 day (2 night) Battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal, including the Zulu Battlefields of Isandhlwana with the biggest ever defeat of a modern British army against the spears of a Zulu impi, and Rorkes Drift when 11 VC's were awarded to the 24th "B" coy Welsh Borderers, and Fugitives Drift when Melville and Coghill died saving the Queen's colours in Jan 1879.

  • 5 day (4 night) As above, we visit Eshowe being one of the oldest towns in Zululand. Our accommodation includes a visit to an authentic Zulu Village giving you an opportunity to interact with the "people of heaven" the Zulu.

  • 6 day (5 night) As above, the tour can be extended to visit the Zulu capital of Ulundi and the memorial to the fallen of both sides leading to the total defeat of the mighty Zulu empire on 4 July 1879 with 2 nights in the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game reserve and an opportunity of seeing the BIG 5.

  • 8 day (7 night) Take a Durban City tour and visit the old Victorian spice market.

    Includes return transfers Johannesburg / Pretoria, other starting points and destinations can be arranged to suit your itinerary.

    3 days (2 nts) from ZAR 6,300 pps FB (£582 pps Full Board)
    Return transfers Jo'Burg

    Please enquire about group discounts

The tours can be customised to suit clients interests.

Isandhlwana - Anglo Zulu wars 1879

 

Rorkes Drift - Anglo Zulu wars 1879

 

For Queen and Country

 

Anglo-Zulu of KwaZulu-Natal 1879
Anglo-Boer of KwaZulu-Natal 1899 - 1902
Anglo-Boer-Zulu of KwaZulu-Natal 1879 & 1899-1902
Anglo-Boer of Eastern Transvaal 1899 - 1902
Anglo-Boer Siege Towns of Ladysmith, Kimberley & Mafekeng 1899 - 1902
Anglo-Boer Day Tours 1899 - 1902

 

Anglo-Boer Battlefields
of the old Eastern Transvaal
(1899-1900)


 

After the fall of Pretoria 5 June 1900 we trace the footsteps of the Boer army through parts of the old Eastern Transvaal of the ZAR. Starting in the capital of South Africa Pretoria; we visit one of the Boer Forts built after the Jameson Raid in 1896, Winston Churchill's prison, Paul Kruger house and the British HQ of Melrose House and the signing of the peace treaty on the 31 May 1902. Traveling towards the old Eastern Transvaal we see the Battle site of Diamond Hill (June 1900) and visit Bergendal (Aug 1900) being acknowledged as the last of the formal battles and the start of the Guerrilla phase, and Long Tom Pass where you can still see one of the old wagon routes used by the early pioneers like Percy Fitzpatrick, and where Botha managed to extricate his men and the Long Toms. We also visit the Long Tom Gun site on this famous pass while listening to the story of Botha's retreat. Traveling through Belfast we visit the grave yard where amongst others lay British Soldiers, then onto Dullstroom and Lydenburg. Our journey will also take us to the last residence in South Africa of the old ZAR President "Paul Kruger" (1825-1904).

Anglo-Boer Battlefields of the old Transvaal. (1899 - 1902)

  • 3 day (2 night) tour of the old South African Republic (ZAR) is ideal for people who enjoy travel, relaxation and history. After 100 years the Anglo-Boer war still evokes passion from both Boer and Brit alike.
    On our journey we visit one of the Forts guarding Pretoria, Voortrekker Monument of the early pioneers, Winston Churchill's Pretoria prison, Union Buildings &  the British HQ of Melrose House. Traveling towards the old Eastern Transvaal we see the Battle site of Diamond Hill and visit Bergendal and Long Tom Pass where you can still see one of the old wagon routes used by the early pioneers like Percy Fitzpatrick, we also visit the Long Tom Gun site on this famous pass while listening to the story of Botha's retreat. Traveling through Belfast we visit the grave yard where amongst others lay British Soldiers, then onto Dullstroom and Lydenburg. Our journey will also take us to the last residence in South Africa of the old ZAR President Paul Kruger (1825-1904).

  • 6 day + extended tour to the Kruger Park. The above tour can be extended to include 3 days or more visiting the Kruger National Park, Pilgrims Rest, Blyderiver Canyon, Gods Window, Mac Mac, Berlyn and Lisbon falls on the upper meander of the scenic panoramic route before returning to Jo 'Burg.

    Includes return transfers Johannesburg / Pretoria, other starting points and destinations can be arranged to suit your itinerary.

    The tours can be customised to suit clients interests.

On commando

 

Guarding Pretoria

 

155mm Long Tom Gun

 

Anglo-Zulu of KwaZulu-Natal 1879
Anglo-Boer of KwaZulu-Natal 1899 - 1902
Anglo-Boer-Zulu of KwaZulu-Natal 1879 & 1899-1902
Anglo-Boer of Eastern Transvaal 1899 - 1902
Anglo-Boer Siege Towns of Ladysmith, Kimberley & Mafekeng 1899 - 1902
Anglo-Boer Day Tours 1899 - 1902

 

Anglo-Boer Battlefields
of KwaZulu-Natal (1899 - 1902)

Departing from Jo'burg we travel south towards "Ladysmith to visit the the killing field of Spionkop to take a tour of the Battlefield and explain the events that took place which involved such people as Winston Churchill and Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.. Starting at the Royal Hotel Ladysmith we visit the Siege Museum with its excellent diorama of the Ladysmith field of operation, a short distance away is All Saints Church which displays the roll of honour of over 3000 names of British soldiers and sailors together with the regiments that they served with. To the north west of the town we visit the site of Whites HQ with a commanding view of the area. Leaving Ladysmith we visit the Churchill memorial to see the armoured train ambush site which led to the capture of young Winston on 15 November 1899, and his Pretoria Prison. Making our way to the Clouston Military Cemetery and visit the Gun site where the Boers captured 10 artillery guns from the British at the Battle of Colenso (15 Dec 1899). One of the accommodations is on the Battlefield of Trenchgula near Nicholson's Nek, also know as the Battle of Ladysmith, we can also visit the Battlefields of Platrand (Wagon Hill). On our travels we also visit the capital of South Africa; Pretoria, with Paul Kruger house, one of the old Boer forts and the British HQ of Melrose house with the signing of the peace treaty in May 1902.

Anglo-Boer Battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal (1899-1902)

  • 3 day (2 nights) Departing early morning from Jo'burg we travel south towards Ladysmith to visit the Spionkop Battlefield (Lancashire Reg) and onto Ladysmith. Starting at the Royal Hotel Ladysmith we visit the Siege Museum with its diorama of  the Ladysmith field of operation, a short distance away is All Saints Church which displays the roll of honour of over 3000 names of British soldiers and sailors together with the regiments that they served with. Leaving Ladysmith we visit the Churchill memorial to see the armoured train ambush site which led to the capture of young Winston on 15 November 1899. We make our way to the Clouston Military Cemetery & garden of remembrance and visit the "Gun site" where the Boers captured 10 artillery guns from the British at the "Battle of Colenso" (15 December 1899).We also visit Caesar's Camp & Wagon Hill (Known collectively as the Platrand of the - Manchesters, Gordons & Devons).

  • 4 day (3 nights) As above with this extra day to visit Pretoria and Winston Churchill's prison, Paul Kruger house, one of the Boer Forts built after the Jameson Raid in 1896 and the British HQ of Melrose house and the signing of the peace treaty of 31 May 1902.

    Includes return transfers Johannesburg / Pretoria, other starting points and destinations can be arranged to suit your itinerary.

    3 days (2 nts) from ZAR 6,690 pps FB (£599 pps Full Board)
    Return transfers Jo'Burg

    Please enquire about group discounts

    The tours can be customised to suit clients interests.

British Graves at Spionkop 24 January 1900 - after the 2nd attempt to relieve Ladysmith

 

Talana Battlefield 1899

 

Winston Churchill's train ambush & capture site 15 November 1899

 

Anglo-Zulu of KwaZulu-Natal 1879
Anglo-Boer of KwaZulu-Natal 1899 - 1902
Anglo-Boer-Zulu of KwaZulu-Natal 1879 & 1899-1902
Anglo-Boer of Eastern Transvaal 1899 - 1902
Anglo-Boer Siege Towns of Ladysmith, Kimberley & Mafekeng 1899 - 1902
Anglo-Boer Day Tours 1899 - 1902

 

Anglo-Boer-Zulu Battlefields
of KwaZulu-Natal (1879 & 1899-1902)

Departing from Jo'Burg we travel south to visit the battlefield of Spionkop where the South Lancs Liverpool regiments came under a fire barrage resulting in one of the heaviest loss of life of the war. We stay over on the Battlefield of Nicholson's Nek, the grave yard is still on site and can be visited. Starting at the Royal Hotel Ladysmith we visit the Siege Museum with its diorama of  the Ladysmith field of operation. Leaving Ladysmith we visit the Churchill memorial to see the armoured train ambush site which led to the capture of young Winston on 15 November 1899. Making our way to the Clouston Military Cemetery & garden of remembrance and visit the "Gun site" where the Boers captured 10 artillery guns from the British at the "Battle of Colenso" (15 December 1899). We also visit Caesar's Camp & Wagon Hill (Known collectively as the Platrand of the - Manchesters, Gordons & Devons) and Tugela Heights with the final push into Ladysmith to break the 118 day siege.. Traveling northeast we visit the Talana Battlefield and Pete Smiths farm which is one of the best open-air Museums in the area. Our overnights stay is in Zululand in the middle of the Zulu Battlefields. Another early start we visit Isandhlwana with the biggest ever defeat of a modern British army against the spears of a Zulu impi, and Rorkes Drift when 11 VC's were awarded to the 24th "B" coy Welsh Borderers, & Fugitives Drift when Melville and Coghill died saving the Queen's colours in Jan 1879. We visit the Zulu capital of Ulundi and the memorial to the fallen of both sides leading to the total defeat of the mighty Zulu empire on 4 July 1879. From Ulundi we visit Eshowe being one of the oldest towns in Zululand. Our accommodation includes a visit to an authentic Zulu Village giving you an opportunity to interact with the "people of heaven" the Zulu. We end our Battlefields experience with a relaxing Game Drive in the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Reserve with the opportunity of seeing the BIG 5 of the animal kingdom. We also visit Durban for a City tour with the old Victorian spice market, where you can buy your freshly packed Indian Spices.

Anglo-Boer-Zulu Battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal
(1879 & 1899-1902)

  • 4 Day (3 night) Departing early morning from Jo'Burg we travel south to visit the battlefield of Spionkop where the South Lancs Liverpool regiment came under a fire barrage resulting in one of the heaviest loss of life of the war. We stay over on the Battlefield of Nicholson's Nek, the grave yard is still on site and can be visited. Starting at the Royal Hotel Ladysmith we visit the Siege Museum with its diorama of  the Ladysmith field of operation. Leaving Ladysmith we visit the Churchill memorial to see the armoured train ambush site which led to the capture of young Winston on 15 November 1899. Making our way to the Clouston Military Cemetery and visit the "Gun site" where the Boers captured 10 artillery guns from the British at the "Battle of Colenso" (15 December 1899). We also visit Caesar's Camp & Wagon Hill (Known collectively as the Platrand of the - Manchester's, Gordons & Devons) and Tugela Heights with the final push into Ladysmith to break the 118 day siege. Traveling northeast we visit the Talana Battlefield and Pete Smiths farm which is one of the best open-air Museums in the area. Our overnights stay is in Zululand in the middle of the Zulu Battlefields. Another early start we visit Isandhlwana with the biggest ever defeat of a modern British army against the spears of a Zulu impi, and Rorkes Drift when 11 VC's were awarded to the 24th "B" coy Welsh Borderers, & Fugitives Drift when Melville and Coghill died saving the Queen's colours in Jan 1879.

  • 5 day (4 nights) As above, with the inclusion of the Battle of Blood River of 1838 when the Zulu's attacked the Voortrekker Wagon Laager of 464 pioneers.

  • 7 day (6 nights) As above, the tour can be extended to visit the Zulu capital of Ulundi and the memorial to the fallen of both sides leading to the total defeat of the mighty Zulu empire on 4 July 1879. From Ulundi we visit Eshowe being one of the oldest towns in Zululand. Our accommodation includes a visit to an authentic Zulu Village giving you an opportunity to interact with the "people of heaven" the Zulu. We end our Battlefields experience with a relaxing Game Drive in the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Reserve with the opportunity of seeing the BIG 5 of the animal kingdom.

  • 9 day (8 nights) For a further extension to your holiday we can visit the cosmopolitan City of Durban for a city tour with the old Victorian spice market, where you can buy your freshly packed Indian Spices. Here you have a full day at leisure visiting the various craft markets or just chilling out on the beach and the warm Indian Ocean.

    Includes return transfers Johannesburg / Pretoria, other starting points and destinations can be arranged to suit your itinerary.

    4 days (3nts) from ZAR 7,590 pps FB (£690 pps Full Board)
    Return transfers Jo'Burg

    Please enquire about group discounts

    The tours can be customised to suit clients interests.

Gordons Memorial

 

 

Bullers HQ at Clouston During the Battle of Colenso 1899

 

 

Bulwer Bridge Colenso 1899

 

 

Anglo - Zulu Battlefields 1879

 

 

Battle of Blood River 1838

 

Anglo-Zulu of KwaZulu-Natal 1879
Anglo-Boer of KwaZulu-Natal 1899 - 1902
Anglo-Boer-Zulu of KwaZulu-Natal 1879 & 1899-1902
Anglo-Boer of Eastern Transvaal 1899 - 1902
Anglo-Boer Siege Towns of Ladysmith, Kimberley & Mafekeng 1899 - 1902
Anglo-Boer Day Tours 1899 - 1902

 

Anglo-Boer Battlefields(1899 - 1902)

Anglo-Boer Battlefields of Ladysmith, Kimberley & Mafekeng (1899-1902)

16 Day (15 nights) The trilogy of the three siege towns of Ladysmith, Kimberley, and Mafekeng, including the sites in the old Eastern Transvaal and a 2 day Safari at either Umfolozi or Kruger National Park.

The tours can be customised to suit clients interests.

Tugela River - one of Bullers biggest obstacles during his attempts to relieve Ladysmith

 

Anglo-Zulu of KwaZulu-Natal 1879
Anglo-Boer of KwaZulu-Natal 1899 - 1902
Anglo-Boer-Zulu of KwaZulu-Natal 1879 & 1899-1902
Anglo-Boer of Eastern Transvaal 1899 - 1902
Anglo-Boer Siege Towns of Ladysmith, Kimberley & Mafekeng 1899 - 1902
Anglo-Boer Day Tours 1899 - 1902

 

Day Tours
Anglo-Boer-Zulu Sites
(1838, 1899 - 1902, & 1939 - 45)

Other Anglo-Boer-Zulu and related sites

A selection of customised day tours to the Forts in Pretoria of the old South African Republic (ZAR) of 1890's, Kruger's House in Pretoria, Church Square, Union Buildings, Winston Churchill's prison, Voortrekker Monument, Smuts House, Sammy Marks Victorian House, Military History Museum from Zulu to WW II, the British HQ of Melrose House - signing of the peace treaty at the end the Anglo-Boer war 31 May 1902.

The Burger Memorial - Platrand

Please Note:

An info pack is supplied with maps and documentation of the "Battlefields" being visited.

 

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