Isandlwana, dérive de Rorkes et champs de bataille de dérive de fugitifs Excursion d'une journée au départ de Durban
Description
Cette visite de 14 heures vous ramène dans l'histoire de l'Afrique du Sud, avec un voyage aux champs de bataille d'Isandlwana. Nous vous emmènerons à travers les sites et vous régalerons avec les détails fascinants de la plus grande défaite de l'histoire de l'occupation coloniale britannique en Afrique du Sud.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
La visite se poursuit jusqu'à la bataille de la dérive de Rorke, également connue sous le nom de défense de la dérive de Rorke. La défense de la station de mission de Rorke's Drift a immédiatement suivi la défaite de l'armée britannique à la bataille d'Isandlwana le 22 janvier 1879 et s'est poursuivie le jour suivant. Le dernier arrêt est Fugitives Drift et le mémorial de Queens Colors avant de retourner à Durban.
La bataille d'Isandlwana, le 22 janvier 1879, fut la première grande rencontre de la guerre anglo-zoulou entre l'Empire britannique et le royaume zoulou. Onze jours après que les Britanniques ont commencé leur invasion du Zululand en Afrique du Sud, une force zouloue de quelque 20 000 guerriers a attaqué une partie de la colonne principale britannique composée d'environ 1 800 soldats britanniques, coloniaux et indigènes et peut-être 400 civils.
Le dernier arrêt est Fugitives Drift et le mémorial Queens Colours avant de retourner à Durban.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Point de rendez-vous à l'hôtel Tropicana. Si votre hôtel se trouve à plus de 5 km du rayon de notre point de rendez-vous, des frais sont applicables.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Animaux d'assistance acceptés
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Sièges enfants avec besoins spéciaux disponibles
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- 06h00
- 19h00
- Vous êtes à la recherche de Battlefield Site Tour.
- Vous voulez découvrir et en savoir plus sur les champs de bataille du KwaZulu-Natal.
- Les langues allemande et polonaise peuvent être demandées (sur demande)
- Si vous utilisez un fauteuil roulant, veuillez communiquer avec le partenaire local pour connaître le type de handicap et la taille du fauteuil roulant
Avis(37)
This was a great tour. Fortune my guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and chatty. He did try to give an answer/explanation to all my questions. He also played a tape which explained the history and the sequence of the battles prior to arriving to each Battlefield. It was very informative and helped understanding the displays in the museums easier. Really recommend this tour. It’s a long day but worth it and if you get Fortune as your guide. You are very lucky.
This was a wonderful day for anyone interested, or studying, the Anglo-Zulu Wars. Fortune, our excellent driver, collected us from our hotel, in Durban, at 6 am. The journey to Isandlwana was long but included two stops for coffee, snacks and the Rest Room. Fortune was very knowledgeable and able to explain the Zulu aspects of the battle, which were new to us. There is a small, but beautifully designed museum, containing some unique artefacts. Fortune drove us to Rorke's Drift, crossing the Buffalo River, where we visited the museum. Although none of the original buildings survive, the setting, in the hills, was dramatic and it was easy to imagine the battle. We had the museum to ourselves but there is a self-guided tour accessible by mobile phone. The memorial to the Zulus was particularly impressive. A small cafe provided a welcome coffee and snack. There is also a craft shop, selling beautiful pottery and hand-made, fabric gifts. Fugitive's Drift was accessed through a wildlife reserve, where, much to our surprise, we saw giraffes, zebra and impala. On rare occasions, leopards can be seen there, too. Altogether, this was a very worthwhile excursion and we cannot thank Fortune enough for his knowledge, care and attention.
This was a 70th Birthday present holiday for my husband and this tour was the highlight of the holiday. What a thought provoking and poignant visit. You felt like you were walking on sacred ground. Our guide Zamani Shelembe a Zulu himself, gave us a warmth and depth knowledge of these incredible battles and we felt privileged to have such a friendly guide helping us to enjoy this tour to the best experience. Would definitely recommend both Zamani and this tour operator.
Our driver Zamani was outside the hotel nice and early. For the 6am start. It takes around 3.5 hours to get there. After a stop about half way fuel and cold drinks. Zamani walked round the battle field with us pointing out and telling all the important things that we wouldn't no. Rorke's Drift. Isandiwana tour brilliant. Thanks to the team who put the trip together for us. A special thank you to Zamani . For a wonderful day. Rob &Sue Thomson
very good tour, its a long way from durban but well worth doing if you are interested in the battle. We had a good lunch and stopped in a few interesting places
Long journey from Durban (about 4 hours) on some very rough and uneven roads but if military history, beautiful scenery and some wild animals are your thing then this tour is perfect!
Absolutely fantastic tour - Fortune was a real pleasure to have as a tour guide - informative, fun - nothing was too much - an all round great trip that exceeded my expectations
If you are into British historical events then this is a must see place. Our guide/driver was well informed and provided heaps of information including listening to a audiobook of the events pre/post the battles and the battles themselves. The trip out from Durbin took four hours there and fours back on poor sealed and unsealed roads although the scenery was quite picturesque. Bringing a packed lunch and drinks is essential.
I had an amazing day travelling from Durban to the Zulu battlefields. The tour driver and director was called Fortune, a very knowledgeable and patient person. He made my day amazing by his insight, understanding and perfect customer service delivery and his company should mark this man out as the best tourist ambassador they have. Thanks for the memories Fortune and good luck my friend.
We are so grateful to have Fortune on our team and we are happy that he meet you expectations and hope to host you again, next time you are in Durban
Excellent private tour with Fortune. It was great being able to go at my own pace and stop when I wanted. Would recommend!
Thanks for booking with us and hope to take care of you next time you visit Durban
