5 days, 4 nights.
Departing Durban; return to Durban This is a tour of great variety and scope, revealing
the soul of South Africa as we spend 5 unforgettable days tracing
the origins
of the “rainbow nation” comprising Zulu, Boer and Briton.
Day one
Clients are collected in touring vehicle and driven by their specialist
historian guide up the north coast road, following the historic
movement of British troops into Zululand at the start of the
Anglo Zulu war in 1879. On the banks of the Tugela River, border
between
Natal and Zululand, refreshments are served while the origins
of the conflict between Zulu, British and Boer in South Africa
are
presented. Herein lie the origins of the present political situation.
Later today comes a talk on the history and culture of the proud
Zulu nation. The drive through rolling hills to Eshowe and Melmoth
is breathtaking and the entry over the Nqutu plateau to our boutique
hotel perched in the cliff face is equally dramatic. (LD) Day two
The morning is devoted to the battles of Isandlwana and Rorkes Drift,
the latter made famous in the epic film “Zulu”. Lunch
is presented at Fugitive's Drift Lodge, and is followed by an account
of the saving of the Queen's Colour, delivered on the cliffs overlooking
the Buffalo River. Overnight as last night. (BLD) Day three
The third strand enters the rope of history that we are weaving as
we drive north into the arena of the Boer war of some 20 years
later. An explanation of how and why it all began is given at the
opening Battle of Talana. From there we progress to the town of
Ladysmith, made world famous in 1900 by its 118 day siege. This
entertaining small town boasts a comfortable lunch venue, a good
museum relating to the siege and the war and a hill overlooking
the town that offers a spectacular viewpoint, where the presentation
is given. Our overnight stop is a small colonial style guest lodge
with chalet accommodation, each with a viewing platform where wildife
in the adjoining game park may be sighted over sundowners. The
spacious colonial style dining room is host to a congenial supper
with discussion stimulated by the experiences of the day. (BLD) Day four
There is further opportunity today to enjoy the beautiful scenery
of KwaZulu-Natal. The mighty Drakensberg Mountains form a spectacular
backdrop to the west and contain the source of the mighty Tugela
River that meanders through the steep rocky hills where four desperate
battles were fought between Boer and Briton. Winston Churchill
was captured nearby and a visit to the site where his armoured
train was ambushed is part of our program. The highlight of the
day is the tour at the summit of Spioenkop, arguably the most dramatic
battlefield site in the world. Here Boers and Tommies fought to
a standstill with heavy casualties on 24th January 1900. O/N as
last night (BLD) Day five
There is time for a drive through the Spioenkop Game Park where we
could be rewarded by encounters with rhino, giraffe, buffalo and
various antelope. We drive the scenic road back to Durban, visiting
places of interest en route. (BL) Price on application.
This is nett and non commissionable based on 2 pax. (would be less
for more pax)
Includes all transfers, transport, fuel, tolls, entry fees, specialist
guide, accommodation, meals, drinks in the vehicle and vat.
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