The real voyage entails nothing to seek but to look at it with new pair of eyes. Explore and experience the silence of eerie Isandlwana Battlefields.  The Zulu War of 1879 is legendary all over the English-speaking world for the prodigious battles of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. The place filters the eyes and brings to life, the account of 20 000 Zulu warriors, armed with traditional weapons and confronting British powers. The past of Anglo-Zulu Wars is well observed here and recognised as one of the most famous KwaZulu Natal battlefield region. This disastrous battle was fought near the odd-shaped hill called Isandlwana in Zululand, more than 130 years ago.

 

The British faction was defied and overrun by some Zulus taking-off many lives of natives, volunteers and soldiers on the "sphinx" shaped hill. Here the British Army suffered their worst-ever defeat by native forces – a biggest defeat in the Victorian era.  Rocks or Cairns make the memorials where the soldiers were later buried in sight of the majestic Drakensburg Mountains. This experience gives a deep and concrete understanding and vision into the most moving battlefield of South Africa.

 

Today a walk around in Isandlwana Battlefields is one of the most enthralling ways to experience South Africa's Anglo-Zulu War history. Traverse Zululand's plains; which echo the courage, bravery and freedom movement of the Zulus that routed the British Army. If you dream to travel the most dramatic place and want to get acknowledged with enthralling historical events in the tranquil landscapes, then nothing can beat the fantastic Isandlwana Battlefields scene.

 

The experience will surely spellbind you, if you take a tour trip guide and some careful trekking techniques. However, the battles and events are to be followed one after another to build better experience.  Here you get some maps and brochures that are accessible from all the museums and local tourist workplaces. They have also maintained an official Battlefields Route that unites 14 local towns and mark all the important attractions including museums, battlefields and even local game parks.

 

With striking sights around  and some first class lodgings and guest houses, this is an thrilling and explanatory way to recall the history of South Africa, and realise what it took to get the country we see today.

 

Take the weight off your feet on this peaceful battlefield; appreciate the amazing story of the peculiar Zulu victory.

 

HOW TO GET THERE

Fly straight from any major city to Durban. The battlefield is accessible by road from both Johannesburg and Durban. It is three and a half hours drive from Durban airport. The baffling mountain of Isandlwana settles tranquilly midst the majestic glory and beauty of the Zululand hills.

 

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Horseback tours of Isandlwana are offered during the course of the year. Best to be visited in June – August, as days are mild but nights get very cold here.

 

ACCOMMODATION

Arrangements are regular and easily made to accommodate guests and visitors.

 

WHAT IS AROUND THE AREA

Book any of the guided tours for the battle sites or take Anglo-Zulu-Boer war routes. Don't forget to visit number of sites and monuments including art and craft centres at Rorke's Drift, memorials, graveyards, Zulu cultural village and many more.