Overnight Tour to Rorkes Drift and Isandlwana Battlefields

In 1879 the mighty Zulu Nation under the leadership of King Cetswayo fought desperately for independence against British invaders. The battles that marked the progress of the Anglo Zulu War are still examined in military colleges around the world today. Join this overnight tour to Rorkes Drift and Isandlwana battlefields and learn more about these pivotal chapters in South Africa’s history.

  • Cost: just R7,690.00 per person (min 2 pax).
  • About GBP £342 / USD $444 per person*
  • Group discounts available.
  • Entry fees included.
  • Pick up from Durban or Richards Bay

On this amazing overnight (2 day) experience you’ll spend the night just yards away from Rorkes Drift at the Rorkes Drift Hotel and will get to get to enjoy tours to the following sites;

  • KwaDukuza, home to the Zulu monarch King Shaka.
  • Isandlwana Battlefield.
  • Fugitives Drift.
  • Rorkes Drift.

This was an amazing 2 day trip! Shelldon was a great guide, knowledgeable, organised and entertaining! We had plenty of time to wander the battlesites, and given so much detail, passionately delivered, that we could almost believe we had been there at the time! Well worth doing,…

Eileen T (TripAdvisor)

What’s Included

  • All accommodation is included (per person sharing)
  • Entry fees to all battlefield sites.
  • Dinner and breakfast.
  • Accompanied by qualified battlefields guide.
  • Pick up and drop off from Durban or Richards Bay.
  • Complimentary bottled water.

What’s Extra

  • Lunch is excluded.
  • Tips and curios.

Book This Overnight Tour to Rorkes Drift and Isandlwana

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    Itinerary

    Day 1
    • You’ll be collected by your guide for the 2 days from your accommodation in the Durban or surroundings areas at 8am.
    • The first stop of KwaDukuza where you’ll learn more about the Zulu nation, their military tactics and weapons.
    • After this we head directly along to Isandlwana, passing the battlefields of Gingindlovu and Nyezane.
    • Once at Isandlwana it’ll be time for lunch followed by an in depth tour of Isandlwana.
    • Finally we head onto our hotel for dinner and relaxation.
    Day 2
    • After a hearty breakfast you’ll check out and then head to Fugitives Drift with your guide for a short presentation of what happened at the crossing.
    • Next up we head to Rorkes Drift for tea and coffee and an amazing tour of the actual site.
    • Finally you’ll head back to Durban, arriving at approximately 6:30pm.