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Battlefield Tours to Rorke's Drift and Isandlwana

IsandlwanaFugitives’ Drift is renowned for its battlefield tours to all the Anglo-Zulu War battle sites in the region.

FD%20Rorkes%20drift%20wall%20lr.jpgOur flagship tours to Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift are led by registered tour guides Rob Caskie, Joseph Ndima and George Irwin. All three are superb storytellers making the history of that day come alive and our long family associations with the area and its people allow us to offer you some unique Zulu perspectives.

Hear in gripping detail the background to the Anglo-Zulu War as narrated by David Rattray on the Day of the Dead Moon as you are driven to Isandlwana. Sit on the battlefield, mesmerised by the remarkable story of this fantastic Zulu victory.

Listen at sunset to the famous story of Rorke’s Drift, where 139 British soldiers were attacked by 4,000 Zulu warriors, winning more Victoria Crosses than in any other battle in history, returning to the Lodge or Guest House in time for a drink around the fireplace.

You can read the full descriptions and timescales of the main Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift tours and by clicking here or you see the video below introducing the battle of Rorke's Drift by David Rattray or you can click here to see a short video of Rob Caskie talking at Rorke's Drift.



A brief introduction to the Anglo Zulu War of 1879

 

In 1879 the British invaded Zululand. The central of the three major invading columns forded the Buffalo River at Rorke's Drift. Within days Lord Chelmsford's invasion was in jeopardy. Part of his central column had been almost annihilated at Isandlwana in a battle rated as one of the greatest military disasters in British colonial history. A few survivors struggled back into Natal across the mighty Buffalo River. Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill died in a gallant attempt to save the Queen's colours, earning the first posthumous Victoria Crosses in history. A great wing of the Zulu army went on to attack the British garrison at Rorke's Drift, and these warriors were beaten off in a battle that lasted all night. More VCs were awarded for valour in this battle than in any other battle in history. There never was another day like this one…….

 

 


 





 



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