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www.battlefieldsroute.co.za

More than just the

largest concentration of

Battlefields in South Africa.

Game reserves, birding,

culture, superb scenery, crafts.

Meet people who become lifelong friends.

BATTLEFIELDS ROUTEK W A Z U L U - N A T A L

ENQUIRIES

The Battlefields Route Association+27 (0)82 801 0551

hgrohrs@gmail.com (Secretary)kznbattlefieldroute@gmail.com

www.battlefieldsroute.co.zawww.battlefieldsregionguides.co.za

The Battlefields Route Association acknowledges the contributions and assistance of the committee members, tour guides, involved organisations and district municipalities in

the compilation of this tourism guide. Full details of the attractions and accommodation options on the Battlefields Route are available from the tourism offices

listed in this publication.

www.ericadesigns.co.za

THIS PUBLICATION SPONSORED AND POWERED BY

BATTLEFIELDS ROUTEK W A Z U L U - N A T A L

www.umzinyathi.gov.za

UMZINYATHIDISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

UMLALAZI TOURISM

Hutchinson Street, Eshowe035 473 3359/3327

ronel@umlalazi.org.zawww.visitzululand.co.za

INCLUDES ESHOWE, GINGINDLOVU AND MTUNZINI

DUNDEE TOURISM

034 212 2121 x 2262info@tourdundee.co.zawww.tourdundee.co.za

INCLUDES DUNDEE, GLENCOE AND WASBANK

THE GATEWAY TO THE BATTLEFIELDS

ABAQULUSI MUNICIPALITYCarnegie Building

c/o Landdrost and Mark St Vryheid034 982 2133 x 2229

information@abaqulusi.gov.zawww.abaqulusi.gov.za

ALFRED DUMA MUNICIPALITY

036 637 2090

mm@ladysmith.co.za

www.ladysmith.co.za

INCLUDES SIEGE MUSEUM, CULTURAL CENTRE,COLENSO AND VAN REENEN

Landdrost Street Vryheid034 982 2133 x 2287

museum@abaqulusi.gov.za

OPENING HOURSMon-Fri 07h30-16h00

Weekends by appointment

OLD PARSONAGE MUSEUM 034 331 3249

EMERGENCY NUMBERS067 110 3152 / 081 816 2861

www.old-parsonage-museum.business.site

OPENING HOURSMon-Fri 08h30-16h00 | Alt Sat 08h00-12h00

Sundays/Public Holidays Closed

Shop 7B Glutz Centre, 211 Utrecht Street,

Vryheidretail@rsaelectrical.co.za

Tel: 034 981 0340

Domestic/Commercial SparesSolar Panels & Geysers - Inverters - Gate Motors

Electric Fencing - Alarm & Camera Systems Air Conditioning

FORT NONGQAYI MUSEUM VILLAGE035 474 2281

zhm@umlalazi.org.zawww.eshowemuseums.org.za

OPENING HOURSMon-Fri 07h30-16h00 | Sat-Sun 09h00-16h00

Public Holidays 10h00-16h00

Well stocked curio shop | Superb meals in Miners Rest Guides for museum & battlefields tours

info@talana.co.zawww.talana.co.za

www.facebook.com/talanamuseum

OPENING HOURSMon-Fri 08h00-16h30

Weekends & Holidays 09h00-16h30

NIEUWE REPUBLIEKMUSEUM

FORT AMIEL 034 312 8952 / 072 238 1983

museum@newcastle.gov.zaOPENING HOURS

Mon-Fri 08h00-16h00 | Sat 08h00-13h00Other times can be made by arrangement

The Battlefields Route in KwaZulu-Natal draws visitors from around the world. But do not be misled by the name of this exciting tourism experience into believing that its famous battle sites are the sole attraction. There’s so much more to the Battlefields.

ADVENTUREWithin the region there are a number of adventure resorts that include Hot Springs, supervised guided game walks, horse riding trails, hiking trails, white water rafting, canoeing and rock climbing. Battlefield and Rural Zululand tours can be done as a motor bike excursion. Horse back and cycle tours to certain battlefields are also available.

MAGNIFICENT SCENERYOpen rolling country, mountains and heart stopping mountain passes, sunrises and sunsets for lifetime memories. Refreshing afternoon thunder storms. Even the winter scenes have a beauty of their own.

ADVICEWhile visiting the region, guests are cautioned that for much of the year the temperatures are quite high and you are advised to wear comfortable clothing, comfortable shoes, a shady hat, sun protection cream and to have plenty of non alcoholic liquid refreshments. The Battlefields Route falls within a non malaria area, but should you be concerned, ask before visiting and you will get current advice. The Route is also in a non ebola virus area.

LITTERAll visitors are asked to please remember whether you are on a Battlefield or in a Game Reserve, do not litter and treat the areas with respect. Please only leave footsteps and only take away unforgettable memories. www.battlefieldsregionguides.co.za

OTHER ATTRACTIONS ON THE BATTLEFIELDS ROUTE

BATTLEFIELD REGION TOUR GUIDESMOST GUIDES SERVICE THE WHOLE REGION AND NOT JUST THEIR TOWN BASE

034 271 8051

034 212 3401

034 212 2654

034 271 8051

034 271 8051

034 212 1014

034 212 3344

034 271 8302

034 271 8051

034 212 2654

034 212 2654

034 212 4560

034 212 1931

034 212 3216

Andrew Rattray

Anthony Coleman

Bornwell Masuku

Bryan Mncube

Douglas Rattray

Elisabeth Durham

Johann Hamman

Lindizwe (Dalton) Ngobese

Mphiwa Ntanzi

Norman Leverage

Norman Parkinson

Pam McFadden

Pat Rundgren

Paul Garner

Pierre Duval

072 204 2986

073 385 7382

072 779 5949

082 267 2527

076 134 3224

072 089 1323

079 023 0666

079 490 5933

072 803 2885

082 472 3912

082 466 8350

reservations@fugitivesdrift.com

battlescenes@worldonline.co.za

info@talana.co.za

bryan@fugitivesdrift.com

reservations@fugitivesdrift.com

cheznous@dundeekzn.co.za

johann@historyswalk.co.za

lindizwe.ngobese@gmail.com

reservations@fugitivesdrift.com

info@talana.co.za

lastpost.dundee@hotmail.com

info@talana.co.za

gunners@trustnet.co.za

garner@jenny.co.za

pierre@bushbaby.co.za

NAME TEL CELL EMAIL

035 474 2348

035 870 2500

Henry Bird

Rex Duke

Wilfred Mchunu

082 484 7406

082 825 6896

079 868 9229

asambe@zulucom.net

rexduke@tintasafaris.co.za

wilfredmchunu@gmail.com

Dave Sutcliffe redcoat1@gmail.com

031 201 6301

031 464 0060

031 764 3063

031 267 1163

Bryan van Schaik

Chris le Roux

Colin Sellen King

Don Botterill

Kevin Smith

Warwick Baker

078 519 4451

082 851 7750

083 303 7099

082 456 1805

084 555 9600

082 417 5248

vanschaik.bryan@gmail.com

lerouxft@mweb.co.za

colinsking@msn.com

daytours@telkomsa.net

kevin@sansafaris.co.za

victorianafrica@gmail.com

DURBAN AND COAST

UNITED KINGDOM

LADYSMITH, ELANDSLAAGTE AND MIDLANDS

VRYHEID, ULUNDI & SOUTHERN ZULULAND

DUNDEE, RORKE’S DRIFT AREA

Alastair Heron

Brent Janse van Resburg

Danie du Preez

Desmond Armstrong

Elizabeth (Liz) Spiret

George Mitchell-Innes

Nicki von der Heyde

Raymond Heron

Rob Caskie

Ron Gold

Simon Blackburn

Simon Haw

Vincent Horn

036 488 1404

036 631 1131

033 330 8390

036 637 7702

036 421 1860

033 701 2285

036 488 1404

033 263 1908

036 448 1171

033 343 3847

036 631 0740

084 512 4466

082 493 5465

083 449 7709

072 262 9669

082 734 3118

082 653 4166

082 573 0225

082 4000 470

083 556 4068

082 379 1864

082 824 8326

083 781 0740

alastairheron@gmail.com

simon.africachallenge@gmail.com

danie@mpmlaw.co.za

desmond@blackthorn.co.za

lizs@telkomsa.net

mitchellinnes@mweb.co.za

nicki@campaigntrails.co.za

spionkop@futurenet.co.za

rob@robcaskie.com

rgrongold@gmail.com

reservations@threetreehill.co.za

simonhaw@telkomsa.net

vincenthorn2@gmail.com

ACCOMMODATIONAccommodation on the Battlefields Route ranges from cosy guest houses and welcoming bed and breakfast establishments to mountain top lodges, game lodges and family guest farms, from country style hotels and lakeside chalets to cottages, caravan parks and campsites..

WILDLIFEWithin the Battlefields Route and close by you will find a number of well known Game, Nature and Heritage Parks and Conservancies that include:

• Nambiti – Nambiti Plains | Nambiti Hills | Esiweni Lodge• Leopard Mountain Game Lodge• Kwa Cheetah Project at Nambiti Private Game Reserve• Chelmsford Nature Reserve, Newcastle• Balele Game Park at Utrecht• Hluhluhwe – Imfolozi• Zululand Rhino Reserve• Ntendeka Wilderness• Ithala• uMkhuze • Weenen• Phinda Munyawana Conservancy• Emakhosini-Opathe Heritage Park• St Lucia Wetlands, Ismangaliso• Spionkop Dam Nature Reserve• Great uKhahlamba Drakensberg

ZULU HERITAGEIncluded in the Battlefields Region is of course the Kingdom of the Zulu with Ulundi and the Emakhosini Ophathe Heritage Park. This is the heart of Zulu Culture, the Spirit of Emakhosnini, the Valley of the Kings, uMgungundlovu, the Zulu Cultural Museum at Ondini, and the remains of Cetshwayo’s homestead. An experience not to be missed by anyone interested in the Zulu Nation. There are guides who specialise in taking visitors on tours into rural Zululand with visits to traditional homesteads. This is not a “canned” but a genuine experience.

SUPERB AFRICAN CRAFTSAlong the route you will find dedicated and talented craftspeople. Outlets for these crafts can be found in shops, museums, galleries. Or arrange a visit with a local guide to visit to crafters in situ. Experience hospitality and friendliness that you never expected and buy direct from the crafters. Take home tangible memories of a wonderful and exciting region.

BIRDLIFEThe Battlefields Route overlaps two fantastic birding routes, the Zululand Birding Route and the Amajuba Birding Route which together boast well over 400 different species of birds, many of which can only be seen in this part of Africa WEDDING VENUES

Along the Battlefields Route you will find exciting venues that can offer a wedding package with a difference. Sophisticated, country and wedding venues with distinction.

THERE’S MORE TO THE BATTLEFIELDS THAN YOU EVER IMAGINED!

Desmond Armstrong033 330 8390 / 083 449 7709

desmond@blackthorn.co.za

Historical - Cultural - Military History - Heritage Tours

EMERALD - AFRICA

South Africa & Ireland

‘a life enriching experience’

Kevin Smith084 555 9600

kevsmithin@gmail.comwww.sansafaris.co.za

SAN SAFARIS SOUTHERN AFRICA

Pat Rundgren034 212 4560 / 072 803 2885

gunners@trustnet.co.zawww.facebook.com/patrundgren

NATAL BATTLEFIELD

TOURS & COLLECTOR OF

MILITARIARO N G O L D

083 556 4068rgrongold@gmail.com

www.kwazulu-natal-tours.com

KwaZulu NatalTours

D U N D E E D I E H A R D S

CONTACT VINCE NIXONnixonl@telkomsa.net

RE-ENACTMENTSSTATIC MILITARY DISPLAYS

GUARDS OF HONOUR Don BotterillDaytours

KZN 1081 DURBAN KwaZulu-Natal

0824561805daytours@telkomsa.netwww.daytourskzn.co.za

daytours kznD

To Johannesburg To Ermelo

To Vrede

To R103 & N3

Memel

To Harrismith &Johannesburg

To Piet Retief

To Giant’s Castle

To Central Drakensberg

80

Dam

140 Murchison Street, Ladysmith036 637 2176 / 082 803 0616

info@royalhotel.co.zawww.royalhotel.co.za

128 Deputasie Street, Vryheid034 980 9280/1

info@theoxfordlodge.co.zawww.theoxfordlodge.co.za

39 Tatham Street, Dundee034 212 1014 / 072 779 5949

dundee1@telkomsa.netwww.cheznousbb.com

Isandlwana Road, Rorke’s Drift 3016

034 642 1760 / 079 090 5252

info@rorkesdrifthotel.com

www.rorkesdrifthotel.com

www.elandsheim.co.za

A unique gateway to Zululand and the battle�elds

072 819 5686 | info@elandsheim.co.za

Vryheid Road, Dundee034 218 1641 / 082 953 6195

gm@battlefieldslodge.co.za

www.battlefieldslodge.co.za

Dundee/Wasbank Road, Dundee | 082 611 3560

info@sneezewood.co.za | www.sneezewood.co.za

Contact Tracey for reservations on 031 579 3870 / 083 267 9582 / tracey@umzolozolo.com / www.umzolozolo.com

EXPERIENCE IT ALL AT UMZOLOZOLO PRIVATE SAFARI LODGE

Majestic African scenery, luxurious accommodation and the perfect opportunity to be pampered...

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Your home awayfrom home!

32/34 Tatham Street

DUNDEE 3000

Tel/Fax: 034 212 2901

Cell: 072 922 0880

www.thelapha.co.za

info@thelapha.co.za

083 6607622nxala@lantic.net

www.nxalaranch.co.za

4 STAR LODGE

036 637 9604reservations@thespringboklodge.co.za

www.thespringboklodge.co.za

SPRINGBOK

61 Victoria Street, Dundee034 212 2147

reservations@royalcountryinn.comwww.royalcountryinn.com

087 285 1172 or 034 271 8051

reservations@fugitivesdrift.com

www.fugitivesdrift.com

www.spionkop.co.za

036 488 1404 | 082 573 0224spionkop@futurenet.co.za

Office - Div de Villiers: 078 411 0594

Colly Meintjes: 082 326 6335

Schalk Meintjes: 082 923 8212

Durban

034 312 8952/072 238 1983

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