Led by the finest guides in South Africa, thought-provoking and often emotionally charged tours are conducted daily to Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift.

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Day 1     Durban to Fugitives Drift Lodge

Upon arrival at King Shaka International Airport, collect your Group B, Toyota Corolla/similar rental vehicle from the Budget Rent-a-Car Office and make your way to the KwaZulu Natal Battlefields.

3 x overnight Fugitives Drift Guest House on Full Board basis.

Day 2     Tour to the Battlefield of Isandlwana & Guided Walk to Fugitives Drift and graves of Melvill and Coghill VC

The Battle of Isandlwana, 22nd January 1879. British defeat or Zulu victory?  Breakfast at 7:00. Depart at 7:30 for Isandlwana listening to a tape narrated by David Rattray playing in the vehicle explaining the background to the Anglo-Zulu War. There is a stop at 9:00 for a comfort break and to view the museum at Isandlwana. The lecture on the battlefield begins at 9:45 until around 11:45, when tea, coffee and refreshments are served. The lecture takes place half way up the hill. Please let us know before you set off if you have difficulty walking so that the lecturer can make an alternative plan. Another tape, this time describing the story of the survivors and events after the battle of Isandlwana is played en route back to the Lodge or Guest House, returning for lunch at 13:00.

Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill died in a gallant attempt to save the Queen's colours, earning the first posthumous Victoria Crosses in history. A great wing of the Zulu army went on to attack the British garrison at Rorke's Drift, and these warriors were beaten off in a battle that lasted all night. More VCs were awarded for valour in this battle than in any other battle in history. There never was another day like this one...

Day 3      Guided tour to Masondo & Battlefield of Rorke's Drift

The crack in the Buffalo River where the Zulus crossed the river on their way to Rorke's Drift.

The battle of Rorke's Drift, 22nd January 1879. An account of this epic defence against impossible odds - an action in which 11 V.C.'s were won.  Departs at 15:00. Guests have time to look through the museum at Rorke's Drift before the lecture begins at 16:00. There is very little walking involved. The lecture concludes around 18:00 and guests are then given the opportunity to look around the memorials and graveyard before returning to the Lodge and Guest House.

Day 4     Departure

Return to King Shaka International Airport to drop the rented vehicle.

01 Aug - 31 Oct 2011
R12 315 per person sharing twin / double
R2995 single supplement

01 Nov 2011 - 30 Apr 2012
R12 225 per person sharing twin / double
R2995 single supplement

01 May - 31 Jul 2012
R8780 per person sharing twin / double
R2995 single supplement

01 Aug - 31 Oct 2012
R12 195 per person sharing twin / double
R2995 single supplement

Includes

Car Rental: Group B, Toyota Yaris Sedan/similar (pick up/drop off King Shaka International Airport).

3 x overnight Fugitives' Drift Lodge on Full Board basis.

Tours as mentioned in itinerary.

Excludes

All airfares & airport taxes.

All other meals other than stated in above itinerary.

Items of personal nature such tips, beverages, laundry etc.

Porterage.

Car Hire Extras, such as:

Rental Deposit
Contract Fee 
Additional Driver  per driver per rental
Young Driver Surcharge (18-20) per day
Fine Handling Fee
Claim Handling Fee per occurrence
Babyseat and Booster Seat per rental
GPS Units
One Way Fees
One Way Cross Border Fees 
Delivery/collection Fee Office Hours
Delivery/collection Fee After hours
Delivery/collection Fee per km in excess of 25km from rental location
Tyre and Windscreen Waiver on Standard Cover per day
Water, Sand and Undercarriage Damage
Towing Charges (If not mechanical)
No Show Fees
Fuel
After Hours charges

Minimum 3 night stay.

Applies to new bookings only.