Steeped in history, the central and northern part of KwaZulu-Natal, is a beautiful land that hides a violent history. Known as the Battlefields for the bloody battles fought over a period of 70 years between the Boers, British and Zulus, this area is rich in history and culture and shaped the history of South Africa.
Set in an area of scenic splendour numerous battle site routes have been developed and a visit to places like Isandwala and Rorkes Drift brings these epic conflicts to life with re-enacted battles. The famous Battle of Blood River, so named because the river ran red with the blood of the Zulu’s, is a site not to be missed by any history lover.
A number of lodges offer Natal battlefields day tours, and we recommend basing yourself at Isandlwana Lodge, Fugitives Drift Lodge or Isibindi Zulu Lodge (where you will sleep in traditional Zulu beehive shape suites).
KwaZulu Natal is also the home of the Zulu Ki…
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Steeped in history, the central and northern part of KwaZulu-Natal, is a beautiful land that hides a violent history. Known as the Battlefields for the bloody battles fought over a period of 70 years between the Boers, British and Zulus, this area is rich in history and culture and shaped the history of South Africa.
Set in an area of scenic splendour numerous battle site routes have been developed and a visit to places like Isandwala and Rorkes Drift brings these epic conflicts to life with re-enacted battles. The famous Battle of Blood River, so named because the river ran red with the blood of the Zulu’s, is a site not to be missed by any history lover.
A number of lodges offer Natal battlefields day tours, and we recommend basing yourself at Isandlwana Lodge, Fugitives Drift Lodge or Isibindi Zulu Lodge (where you will sleep in traditional Zulu beehive shape suites).
KwaZulu Natal is also the home of the Zulu Kingdom and offers an insight into the traditional way of life of the Zulu people. Beautifully restored cultural villages give visitors a glimpse of Africa’s ancient cultures and traditions with their vibrant colours and intricate bead and basket work. Traditional foods, dances and songs bring the villages to life as visitors interact with this proud and magnificent people.
OTHER KWA-ZULU NATAL ATTRACTIONS
The Kwa-Zulu Natal province is holds some of South Africa’s absolute tourism gems and combines well for a self-drive of fly-in basis (especially in the winter months of May to October when the rest of the country is in winter).
Experience the vibrance and culture of Durban Coast and combine this with a safari or beach escape in St Lucia National Park and KZN Game Reserves. If you are a outdoor hiking purist you need to visit the spectacular Drakensberg and the Natal Midlands.
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