Zululand BattlefieldsZululand, ancestral home of the Zulu people and site of many a
bloody battle between the British, the Boers and the Zulus during
the 19th century, is best explored as a self-drive adventure,
although many tours are available from Durban. Every town in this
area of northern KwaZulu-Natal has a story to tell or an event to
commemorate and tourism offices throughout the region provide maps
and guides to assist visitors in making the most of the history,
culture, scenery and wildlife. The landscape varies from plains, to
rolling hills, river valleys and lush forests. This land once
encompassed the Zulu kingdom led by legendary Shaka Zulu, who
clashed with the British and the Boers in many epic battles. Centre
of the Zulu nation is the small town of Eshowe. King Shaka was born
close to the town, and it was also the site of a 10-week siege
during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. Other towns of note are
Ladysmith and Dundee, near which were fought the historic battles
of Rorke's Drift, Blood R
Website: www.battlefields.kzn.org.za
Telephone: 072 271 1766 |
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