THE BEST OF KWA-ZULU NATAL SELF-DRIVE TOUR - The tropical climate, long white beaches, warm seas, majestic mountain peaks and top game reserves make the Kwa-Zulu Natal an ideal holiday destination. Home to more than one natural World Heritage Site, this is an area renowned for its beauty and diversity and a holiday playground for the visitor.
Known as ‘The Battlefields’ for the bloody battles fought over a period of 70 years between the Boers, British and Zulus here, this area isrich in history and culture and shaped the history of southern Africa.
Set in an area of scenic splendour numerous battle site routes have been developed and a visit to places like Isandwala and Rorkes Drift brings these epic conflicts to life with re-enacted battles.
The famous Battle of Blood River, so named because the river ran red with the blood of the Zulu’s, is a site not to be missed by any history lover.
KwaZulu Natal is also the home of the Zulu Kingdom and offers an insight into the traditional way of life of the Zulu people. Fully restored villages provide a glimpse of Africa’s ancient cultures and traditions with their vibrant colours and intricate bead and basket work.
BATTLEFIELDS DAY TOUR - Relive the battles that shaped South Africa and learn the cultures of this historic area. Highlights of this full day tour include a scenic drive via Pietermaritzburg, sugar cane fields, the rural areas of the Tugela, local residents in their traditional dress, Fugitive's Drift, Rourke's Drift Museum and battlefields of Isandlwana.
