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The Lodge, where the Rattray family is based, is set on a hillside above the Buffalo River Gorge. Enjoy superb meals in the splendid atmosphere of a veritable museum of Zulu War memorabilia. Spacious, comfortable, en-suite cottages each have a private verandah affording views over the plains flanking the Buffalo River Gorge.
The Guest House is filled with Zulu artefacts and an interesting eclectic décor, with the original, old farmhouse as the dining and entertaining area. Terra-Cotta cottages have large, en-suite bedrooms that are tastefully decorated in a simple, ethnic style and all have private verandahs with sweeping views of the reserve and surrounding battlefields.
Travel Advice
Following David’s death and the international publicity generated as a result, we fully understand that some guests may be concerned about safety – however, we believe the Lodge is now safer than ever.
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David Rattray's A Soldier-Artist in Zululand costs £100 (GB Pounds) plus £11 postage and packing and can be obtained direct from:-
Nicky Rattray, Fugitives' Drift Lodge, PO Rorke's Drift, Kwazulu Natal, 3016 (if you are in South Africa)
or, if you are outside South Africa, from:-
Barbara Lindsay, 16 Ash Close, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8PW
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The Anglo Zulu War of 1879 is made famous by the great battles of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift.
Survivors of the battle of Isandlwana crossed the Buffalo River at a place forever after named "The Fugitives' Drift". This spectacular property, a Natural Heritage Site, overlooking the "sphinx" of Isandlwana and the Oskarberg at Rorke's Drift, includes the site where Lieutenant Melvill and Lieutenant Coghill lost their lives saving the Queen's Colour of the 24th Regiment.
The Rattray family, pioneers of Heritage Tourism in South Africa, have created an award winning lodge allowing visitors to savour this extraordinary saga in luxury, with accommodation offered at Fugitives’ Drift Lodge itself and their beautiful Guest House a few hundred yards away.
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The 2,500 hectare reserve contains diverse and abundant wildlife including giraffe, zebra, kudu, hartebeest and a host of smaller antelope, as well as 275 recorded bird species. The Buffalo Gorge is a Natural Heritage Site where spectacular walks can be enjoyed.
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The David Rattray Foundation and the David Rattray Memorial Trust.
The way forward.
To visit the David Rattray Foundation website, or to make a donation to the South Africa based Foundation, please click here.
If you would like to make a donation to the UK based David Rattray Memorial Trust, please click here to open/download our form.
Fugitives’ Drift is renowned for its Battlefield Tours to all the Zulu War and Anglo-Boer War battle sites in the region.
We are determined to maintain everything that David Rattray created; our lecturers, Rob Caskie, Joseph Ndima and George Irwin are superb and passionate storytellers who continue to give the very highest standard of lectures for which we are renowned.
With Rob, Joseph and George, the history of these great battles is brought to life in an experience not to be missed and never forgotten.
You can now order David Rattray’s famous audio series "Day of the Dead Moon" on CD on-line. You can also hear sequences from the series.
 We also now offer horse riding. We have 10 horses and can accommodate both beginners & experienced riders. Ride amongst game down to the Buffalo River, perhaps visiting the graves of Melvill and Coghill on your way.
Guests are also able to fish on the 20km frontage of the Buffalo River. |
