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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,
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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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).
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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.
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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)
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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).
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Please Note:
An info pack is supplied with maps and documentation
of the "Battlefields" being visited.
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