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In the footsteps of the Zulus Visiting the battlefields areas of Spionkop and Colenso will give you a fascinating insight into the country's history on your South Africa holiday. In the late 19th century and early 20th century, this area of the country was the scene of many battles between the British Empire, the Afrikaaner farmers (or 'Boers'), and the Zulu Kingdom.Our battlefields of South Africa tour will take you in the footsteps of the fallen soldiers and Zulu warriors, and you will be able to re-live some of these absorbing encounters with a fully guided excursion. Our knowledgable guide will reveal some of the amazing stories behind the Second Boer War and you will get the chance to visit the sites and monuments of these famous areas. If you are looking for something a little special on your South Africa travels, we also have the option of an upgraded lodge set in the heart of the battlefields of Anglo-Zulu war. The famous film Zulu (1964) was based on one of these battles. If you are looking to travel South Africa more extensively you can build your own tour by using our bite-sized trips. Alternatively take a look at our suggested South Africa by road itineraries. |
| Duration | 3 days - 2 nights |
Accommodation |
2 nights guest house accommodation (comfort level 3) Upgraded lodge option (comfort level 4) |
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Price |
£180 per person - based on 2 people sharing |
Includes |
2 nights B&B accommodation, full day guided tour of the Spionkop & Colenso battlefields (this includes transport, entrance to the battlefields, lunch and the services of a guide) |
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Excludes |
Meals not mentioned, optional extras, guided tours on upgraded option |
Day 1 - Arrival in the battlefieldsThe rocky hills and rolling plains of the South Africa battlefields have seen many conflicts, as you arrive you will get the feeling that you are stepping into history. The area is the site of two Boer wars and the Anglo-Zulu war, where thousands of British soldiers, Boers and Zulu warriors lost their lives fighting for their homelands. |
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Day 2 - Guided battlefields tour Today on your battlefields of South Africa tour you will follow in the footsteps of warriors past as you are whisked away on a fully guided tour of the Colenso and Spionkop battlefields. The expert guide will reveal many of the stories and details from these two famous locations in the second Boer war.The battle of Spionkop was fought for control of the hilltop of the same name, and hundreds of British and Boers died in the conflict. The Battle of Colenso was the third and final of the battles fought during Second Boer War. The battle resulted in a heavy defeat for the British and our guide will let you know all the factors that brought about the final outcome. This tour includes transport to the two locations, entrance fees, lunch at the guest house and tea at the battlefields Hotel in Colenso. |
Day 3 - Departure from the battlefieldsAfter breakfast this morning our battlefields of South Africa tour concludes and you will head on to your next destination. You can choose to continue on to the beautiful landscape of the Drakensberg mountains, or simply head back to Johannesburg for your flight home. If you wish to extend your battlefield stay during your South Africa holiday, our travel specialists would be more than happy to arrange this for you. |
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Battlefields South Africa accommodation
