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KZN Battlefields

KZN Battlefields

Battlefields Expedition: Day 1

The BP Garage in Vryheid is where the expedition starts. We convene at 12:30, install 2-way radios and meet up with our specialised Battlefields guide. He will then lead us and keep us enthralled with his rich knowledge of the area and all the interesting battles of the Anglo-Zulu and Anglo-Boer Wars that took place in the area.

As evening approaches we meander onto the comfortable Mtonjaneni Lodge, which will be our home for the next two nights.

Battlefields Expedition: Day 2

Today we make our way along some dirt roads and visit the “Battlefields” of years gone by that helped shape the boarders of KwaZulu Natal and South Africa. Along the way we visit the site of the Battle of Blood River, Piet Retief‘s grave, Dingaans village and delve into the rich culture of the Zulu people.

After another interesting and entertaining day we make our way back to the Lodge situated in the ‘Valley of the Kings’ for a relaxing evening under the big African star filled sky. 

Battlefields Expedition: Day 3

The day gets underway with a sumptuous breakfast. With energy levels high and our minds full of historical facts we are set for the rest of the day to make our way back home. Exploring the splendid countryside and savouring a great historical weekend.

KZN Battlefields: Options

 
Traditional
Delux

Expedition Team

   
Professional Guide / Land Rover Experience Instructor Yes No
Professional Chef No No
Camp Assistant No No

Expedition Meals

   
Breakfast Yes No
Lunch Yes No
Dinner Yes No
Snacks No No
Soft drinks No No
Alcoholic drinks No No

Expedition accomodation

   
Camping (Own equipment) No No
Mobile Tented Camp No No
Camping equipment, tents, bedding, chairs and lighting No No
Crockery and cutlery No No
Chalet No No
Lodging Yes No
Exclusive Lodging No No
Rustic Lodging No No
Tented Camp No No
Hotel No No

Expedition Logistics

   
Lead Expedition Vehicle Yes No
Personal Land Rover Expedition vehicle (See options below) No No
Two way radios Yes No
Essential expedition equipment No No
Border vehicles fees No No
Park / Camping fees No No
Toll fees No No
4x4 trail fees Yes No
Game drive, walks and other activities Yes No
Personal insurance, personal medical insurance, medication, lost luggage and cancellation No No
Items of a personal nature (curious and gratuities etc) No No

Important Expedition information

  • Traditional option: Single supplement based at 40% of cost p/p sharing rates
  • Deluxe option: Single supplement, please enquire for more information
  • Based on a minimum of 10 participating adults
  • Personal 4WD vehicles (non Land Rover Expedition Vehicles) are welcome on both Traditional and Deluxe options
  • Select drinks at select Lodges are not included

Available Expedition Vehicles

  • The latest Land Rover and Range Rover fleet are available and ready for Expeditions
  • Maximum capacity of four persons per vehicle
  • Full vehicle, insurance and fuel is included for the specific Expedition vehicles
  • Please enquire for further information
Description
The lush KwaZulu Natal Province awaits you. We delve into the history of this spectacular area and learn a little more about the battles between the Boers, British and Zulus that took place there
Location(s)
  • Northern Midlands
  • KwaZulu Natal
  • South Africa
Duration

5 Days and 4 Nights

Accomodation
Exclusive Lodging
 
General Driving General Driving Yes
Grass / Gravel / Snow Grass / Gravel / Snow Yes
Mud and Ruts Mud and Ruts Yes
Sand Driving Sand No
Rock Crawl Rock Crawl Yes
 
Baffalo Buffalo No
Elephant Elephant No
Leopard Leopard No
Lion Lion No
Rhino Rhino No
 
Ant Lion Ant Lion No
 Baffalo Weaver Buffalo weaver No
Elephant-Shrew Elephant Shrew No
Leopard Tortoise Leopard Tortoise No
Rhino Beetle Rhino Beetle No
 
Blue Crane Blue Crane Yes
Ground Hornbill Ground hornbill Yes
Kori Bustard Kori Bustard No
Lammergeyer Lammergeyer No
Ostrich Ostrich No
 
Baobab Baobab No
Fever Tree Fever Tree Yes
Jackalberry Jackalberry Yes
Sausage Tree Sausage Tree Yes
Sycamore Fig Sycamore Fig Yes