Isandlwana, Rorkes Drift and Fugitives Drift Battlefields Day Tour from Durban
In Durban
From
£186
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0 day · 4.8 (37)
This 14-hour tour takes you back into South African history, with a journey to the Isandlwana Battlefields. We will take you through the sites and regale you with the fascinating details of the greatest defeat in the history of British Colonial occupation in South Africa.
Free cancellation
Pickup included
What's included
- Professional guide
- Pickup and drop-off from Hotels and Cruise Ships
What's not included
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
- The tour progresses to the Battle of Rorke's Drift, also known as the Defence of Rorke's Drift,. The defence of the mission station of Rorke's Drift immediately followed the British Army's defeat at the Battle of Isandlwana on 22 January 1879, and continued into the following day. The last stop is Fugitives Drift and the Queens Colours memorial before we make the journey back to Durban. Admission included
- The Battle of Isandlwana on 22 January 1879 was the first major encounter in the Anglo–Zulu War between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom. Eleven days after the British commenced their invasion of Zululand in South Africa, a Zulu force of some 20,000 warriors attacked a portion of the British main column consisting of about 1,800 British, colonial and native troops and perhaps 400 civilians. Admission included
- The last stop is Fugitives Drift and the Queens Colours memorial before we make the journey back to Durban (30 min)
Practical information
- Operated by
- 1st Zulu Safaris
- Max group size
- 99 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- Languages
- pt, el, en, fr
- Confirmation
- MANUAL
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 06:00 AM
- 07:00 PM
- You are looking for Battlefield Site Tour.
- You want to experience and learn about the Battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal.
- German and Polish languages can be requested (on request)
- If you are using a wheelchair, please contact the local partner for type of disability and size of wheelchair
Frequently asked questions
The tour runs for around 14 hours. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.
What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.
We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.