Isandlwana, Rorkes Drift and Fugitives Drift Battlefields Day Tour from Durban

4.8 (40 reviews) 14 hours Free cancellation

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Battle of Isandlwana Battlefields — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Isandlwana, Rorkes Drift and Fugitives Drift Battlefields Day Tour from Durban, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 14 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 99 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, Greek, English, French
Operated by: 1st Zulu Safaris

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Pickup and drop-off from Hotels and Cruise Ships

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Rorke's Drift Battlefield

Admission included

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.
Isandlwana Battlefield

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.
Fugitive's Drift

30 min

The last stop is Fugitives Drift and the Queens Colours memorial before we make the journey back to Durban

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Gooderson Tropicana Hotel
Durban Harbour Passenger Terminal

Meeting point at Tropicana Hotel. Should your hotel be more than 5km away from our meeting point radius, a fee is applicable.

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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