The Battlefields of KwaZulu Natal
Voortrekker - Zulu Wars

 

 

 

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Note: It is illegal to remove any artefacts from Battlefields without written authority from
the Provincial Heritage Authority, Amafa aKwaZulu-Natali
9
 Saailaager - Estcourt Area tel:036 352 6253
12 February 1828. Zulu attack on Voortrekkers after execution of Piet Retief. The Zulus were repelled. Restored Voortrekker house on site. Follow Alfred Street in Estcourt, past quarry, and across stream. Memorial at fork in dirt road. Open daily.
Use of guide recommended to enhance experience of site
10
 Rensburg Koppie - Estcourt Area Tel: 036 352 3000
17 February 1838. Young Martinus Oosthuysen courageously saved three Voortrekker families from Zulu attack. On a private farm between Estcourt and Mooi River. Arrange visit at Fort Durnford.
Use of guide recommended to enhance experience of site.  
11
 Veglaer - Estcourt Area Tel:036 352 6253
Site of three day attack by Zulus on Voortrekkers' laager (13-15 February 1838). Actual site is now beneath Wagendrift Dam. Diorama explains battle, shows Voortrekkers' battle tactics. From Estcourt follow signs to Wagendrit Dam.
Use of guide recommended to enhance experience of site.
12
 Bloukrans - Estcourt Area Tel: 036 352 6253
Many Voortrekker families annihilated during Zulu attack, 16 to 17 February 1838. Memorial on site. Dirt road off R103.
Use of guide recommended to enhance experience of site.
13
 iThaleni Battlefield - Mgungundlovu Area.
April 1838 Voortrekker Commando ambushed and Piet and Dirkie Uys killed. Main body of Commando escaped. (Vlugkommando).
Use of guide recommended to enhance experience of site.
14
 Blood River Battlefield & Ncome Zulu Cultural Museum - Dundee Area Tel 034 632 1695.
16 December 1838. Voortrekkers defeated Zulu Army. 64 full size replica bronze wagons set in laager on site. Off R33 between Dundee and Vryheid. Entrance fee payable. Interpretation centre, Tea Room, and toilets on site. Open daily except Christmas Day and Good Friday 08:00 to 16:30.
15
 Grave of Piet Retief - Ulundi Area Tel: 035 450 2254
Piet Retief and his party executed on orders from King Dingane. Memorial near Royal Residence, Mgungundlovu. Off R34 near Ulundi. Open daily 9:00 to 16:00. Entry Fee emaKhosini/Opathe Heritage Park.
16
 Ophathe Battlefield 27th Dec 1838 – Ulundi Area, Part of Emakhosini Opathe Park
Tricked into believing they could recover much of their looted livestock the Trekkers were lured into a trap by the Zulu Army and seven Trekkers and seventy retainers were killed.
Use of guide recommended to enhance experience of site.