ZULULAND'S BATTLEFIELDS

South Africa’s Battlefields Route takes guests on a journey of discovery as they explore the historical sites of the early battles between the British, Zulu and Boer armies. KwaZulu-Natal boasts the largest concentration of battlefields in South Africa.

INSIGHT'S INTO SOUTH AFRICA'S PAST

It is hard to believe that this scenic, tranquil landscape was once the focal point of several major military clashes spanning 70 years, with the majestic Drakensberg mountains as the backdrop.

From old forts, graveyards and battlefield sites, to historic towns, national monuments and museums, guests can walk in the footsteps of famous military strategists - Shaka, Winston Churchill, Mahatma Gandhi and General Louis Botha. Expert guides will reveal the history of each battle, debating the strategies used, and detailing the medals won and lives that perished.