2 Days / 1 Night

Day One

Depart from Durban early in the morning and drive up through the magnificent scenery of Tugela Ferry, passing through villages throbbing with life and local colour. This is the route followed by the British column en route for Rorke’s Drift, prior to the invasion of Zululand in 1879. At Rorke’s Drift, relive the defense of that small out- post by a handful of red-coated soldiers against several thousand Zulu warriors. After lunch, drive on to Isandlwana where, once again, British and Zulu clashed, this time to the detriment of the British. From there continue to your accommodation for the night. (L,D).

Day Two

Today you explore the event surrounding the siege of Ladysmith during the Anglo-Boer War of 1899 - 1902. Drive up onto the plateau known locally as Platrand for a panoramic view of the town of Ladysmith and an overview of the lead up to the war. From there continue to the Spioenkop battlefield, that blood soaked acre, where the British made a second attempt to break through the Boer lines to reach Ladysmith. Lunch today is a picnic on the summit of Spioenkop. En route back to Durban, you will stop at the site of the capture of Winston Churchill, time permitting.