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

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Durban, South Africa
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14 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, Greek, Portuguese
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Pickup and drop-off from Hotels and Cruise Ships
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting and Pickup

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

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85 Marine Parade
South Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Rorke's Drift Battlefield

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.
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Isandlwana Battlefield

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.
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Fugitive's Drift

The last stop is Fugitives Drift and the Queens Colours memorial before we make the journey back to Durban
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 06:00 AM
  • 07:00 PM
  • You are looking for Battlefield Site Tour.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Isandlwana, Rorkes Drift and Fugitives Drift Battlefields Day Tour from Durban?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (SAST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-9080P9

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Pickup and drop-off from Hotels and Cruise Ships
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers

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