
Situated on the edge of Zululand Dundee played a role in both the Anglo Zulu and Anglo Boer Wars and before the development of lodges and B&Bs on the battlefields this was where you set out from. KwaZulu Natal, also known as KZN, is steeped in history and littered with battlefields from the struggles of the Zulu Civil Wars, to their clashes with the Boers and the British
Day 1: Guesthouse, Dundee (Tue, 20 October)
We travel along the N3 via the Van Reenen’s pass with a stop in Harrismith at the famous Wimpy. After the stop we travel via Harrismith towards Dundee and stop at the Talana museum for a short visit. This museum exhibits the battle of Talana and also a display of the coal & glass of the region.
After Talana, we make our way to the Guesthouse in Dundee where we will relax until dinner time.
Day 2: Bella's Rest Guesthouse, Dundee (Wed, 21 October)
Today we visit the Spioenkop battlefield on a walking tour with a Specialist Battlefield Guide with a picnic lunch. Returning to Dundee late afternoon
Day 3: Boer Museum, KwaZulu Natal Battlefields (Thu, 22 October)
After breakfast we depart for the heart of the battlefields to the Isandlwana open museum with a Specialist battlefield Guide for a tour. Also visit the Rorkes Drift Battlefield/Museum.
Tonight we sleep at the Bloodriver Guesthouse. Dinner at the Guesthouse.
Day 4: Boer Museum, KwaZulu Natal Battlefields (Fri, 23 October)
After breakfast at the guesthouse we depart for some Boer & Zulu history and visit the famous battleground of Blood River. Time to relax in the afternoon and walk the Battlefields or just rest. Dinner at the guesthouse.
Day 5: End of Itinerary (Sat, 24 October)
After breakfast we start our return trip back to Johannesburg - arrive late to mid afternoon