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The Battlefields - Legends of the Zulu Kingdom

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KwaZulu-Natal Battlefields Attractions

Every town, historic building, battlesight and memorial in the Battlefields region of KwaZulu-Natal, has a fascinating tale to tell, an event to commerate, a poignant memory to recall.

But don't let the description mislead you into thinking that you are going to spend your time in the past. The region has the climate, scenery,wildlife,cultural diversity,cuisine and hospitality to make your visit unique and memorable.

Treat yourBattlefields Getaway as a self-drive adventure. Armed with informative maps and brochures obtainable from Tourism Associations in the region, you are free to emabark on a personal exploration. You could also use the service of a specialist guide, who will bring an exciting new dimension to your journey through this fascinating province.

Some of KwaZulu-Natal's most important Battle Sites

Zulu

Gqokli Hill 1818
Ndondakusaka 1856
Tshaneni 1884

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Voortrekker

Saailaager 12 February 1838
Veglaer 13 -15 February 1838
Rensburg Koppie 17 February 1838
Blood River/ Ncome 16 December 1838<br

Anglo-Zulu

Nyezane 22 January 1879
Isandlwana 22 January 1879
Fugitives Drift 22 January 1879
Rorkes Drift 22 - 23 January 1879
Ntombe 12 March 1879
Hlobane 28 March 1879
Kambula 29 March 1879
Ginginglovu 2 April 1879
Ulundi 4 July 1879

First War of Independence

Laings Nek 28 January 1881
Schuinshoogte 8 February 1881
Majuba 27 February 1881

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Anglo-Boer 1899 -1902

Talana 20 October 1899
Elangslaagte 21 October 1899
Nicholson's Nek 30 October 1899
Siege of Ladysmith 2 November 1899 - 28 February 1900
Armoured Train Incident 15 November 1899
Willow Grange 23 November 1899<
Colenso 15 December 1899
Platrand 6 January 1900
Spionkop 24 January 1900
Vaalkrantz 5 February 1900
Thukela Heights 12 -27 February 1900
Helpmekaar 13 May 1900
Scheepersnek 20 May 1900
Botha's Pass 8 June 1900
Lancaster Hill 11-12 December 1900
Blood River Poort 17 September 1901
Italeni 26 September 1901
Holkrans 6 May 1902

Bambatha 1906

Ambush Rock

For information on the various other attractions in the Battlefields area, please use the links listed under each of the towns on this site.

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