Channel the legends of the past on a trip through KZN’s Battlefields

As the summer heat covers Mzansi in a blanket of festive vibes this Dezemba, it’s time to grab the boys and hit the road for the ultimate outdoors guy’s escape. Few places will connect you back to our homegrown icons and heroes as much as the Battlefields region in KZN that will take you back in time.

Steeped in the rich history of Zulu warriors, the Battlefields as its namesake implies was home to the many battlefield sites that were significant in the Anglo-Zulu war that took place in the Saffa heat of 1879. A visit to the battle sites of Rorke’s Drift or Isandlwana transports you back to the scene of the fights with the whitewashed rock formations and monuments that marked significant spots on the grounds.

Get a closer look at some of the highlights known to the region below:

Now that you got a taste for the region, be sure to add the following to your itinerary:

Re-enact the great battle with your mates

What better way to immerse yourself in the history of the region than by joining for the numerous re-enactments of the famous battles that take place annually. Locals dress up in bright red to represent a colonial British soldier or in traditional Zulu warrior attire and you can come to enjoy the show, the food, music, and other activities that are set up around these events.

Go on a horseback tour

And to further immerse yourself into the rolling hills and natural landscape, the region offers guided horseback tours through the different battlefields. This offers you an authentic feel and experience for what roaming the lands were like in the era of the Anglo-Zulu war, especially with the guide’s visceral story-telling abilities to take you back in time.

Wind down in the wild with some game and bird viewing

And wash down the heat of the historical adventure of your day by going on a guided game drive through one of the game reserves that call the region home. You can get your fix of game or bird watching at Weenen, Nambiti Private Game Reserve with its luxury lodges, or Spioenkop Nature Reserve.

What are you waiting for? Grab the lads and hit the road for the ultimate guy’s getaway filled with the power and inspiration of our ancestral legends who tread and fought for the land before us.

Find out more about the Battlefields region here and explore some of the exciting travel specials up for grabs to plan your next visit.

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