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 ANTHONY COLEMAN has recently been awarded the KwaZulu-Natal Service Excellence Award -- Best Tourist Guide of the Year, 2008-2009. He has led many general and specialist tours within KwaZulu -Natal and South Africa and has established a reputation as a professional and accomplished Guide/lecturer with an easy going but informative manner. A member of the International Guild of Battlefields Guides , Anthony is also an accredited Trainer and assessor for Tourist Guides and is a qualified National Guide. He has consistently been complemented as being passionate knowlegeable and fair in his narration of the incredible events that have made our history the most remarkable in the world. TKZN 2008-2009 Tel:034 212 3401 Cell; 072 204 2986 e-mail: tonytish@worldonline.co.za
Accommodation to compliment my business : Clivia Place B&B to view go to www.wheretostay.co.za/cliviaplace
Bethuel Manyati A trained, qualified and registered tourist guide No KZN 109, based in Nquthu, conducting guided tours of the following battlefields and related skirmish sites. Rorke's Drift, Chief Sihayo's homestead skirmish site, Isandlwana Battlefield, Fugitives Drift and Prince Imperial ambush site. Bethuel is also an expert on Zulu Culuture and has access to the rural community and can arrange for participation in village life. Tel: 034 2719170 Fax 034 2719705 Cell 083 5310061
Lindizwe (Dalton) Ngobese, the great-great grandson of Inkosi (Chief) Sihayo, a major player in the Anglo Zulu War of 1879, and the great, grandson of Mehlokazulu, Sihayo’s son, who led a number of companies of the iNgobamakhosi Regiment which formed part of the left horn of the Zulu Army that triumphed at Isandlwana on the 22nd of January 1879. Dalton is a battlefields guide at Isandlwana Lodge that overlooks Mt. Isandlwana and the entire plain where the battle took place. Tel: 034 271 8301/4/5 Fax: 034 271 8306
e-mail: dalton@isandlwana.co.za Web: www.Isandlwana.co.za
Foy Vermaak was born and grew up in this once turbulent area. He has accumulated a comprehensive knowledge of the history and customs over the past 50 years. Although soft spoken the manner in which he tells his tales grips the imagination of the listener and makes the events of the battlefields come alive. An English, Afrikaans and Zulu linguist. Foy is a 12th generation South African and his ancestors took part in most of the wars and opening of the present South Africa. Maternal side great grand father was second in command at Blood river with all ancestors having actively taken part. Fought on Boer side in Anglo Boer war as Natal rebels. Foy's late wife is descended from Dugald Mac Phail founder of the town of Dundee and one of the 17 survivors who escaped from Isandlwana. Sixth generation on family farm from where he operates the Penny Farthing Country House. Guides to Bloodriver,Isandlwana,Rorkesdrift,Hlobane, Talana, Helpmekaar and most Battlefields in and around Ladysmith.
Has a good knowledge of the Canibal history and final battle which happened on his property.
Tel/fax: 034 642 1925 e-mail: foy@pennyf.co.za Web: www.pennyf.co.za

Henry Bird, a long time resident of Eshowe, is a Zulu culture, nature and history guide. His particularly forte is the Anglo Zulu War of 1879. He is also a provincial guide for KwaZulu-Natal. Registration no. KZN 0131.
Tel 035 474 2348 Cell: 082 484 7406 e-mail: asambe@zulu.com website is www.asambetours.co.za
Joseph Ndima, grew up in the Mahlaba area between Qhudeni and Malakatha near Isandlwana where British soldiers fought against Zulu warriors on 22nd January 1879. He spent five years as a volunteer educator prior to attending a Heritage Course at Rorke’s Drift where he studied modules in communication, marketing, reservations and conservation. His main interest is meeting people and welcoming them to our African Culture. On completion he was employed by David Rattray at Fugitives’ Drift to build upon his story telling abilities. Joseph has now worked at Fugitives’ Drift since October 2005. He was chosen specifically by David Rattray as his first choice of Zulu lecturer to work with guests at Fugitives’ Drift. Joseph has a great knowledge of the Zulu War and a fine command of English. He delivers emotional, passionate lecturers with a silky, melodic voice.
Tel: 034 642 1843 / 271 8051 Fax 034 271 8053 e-mail:marketing@fugitivesdrift.com web www.fugitivesdrift.com www.fugitivesdrift.com
Ken Gillings is a retired military man and has conducted tours around the battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal for over 30 years. He conducts tours of an elementary or technical nature to the scene of all actions in KwaZulu-Natal. He has undertaken extensive research into South African Battlefields, especially those of KwaZulu-Natal and has written numerous articles and books on the subject. Ken chaired the Anglo-Boer War Centenary Committee in KwaZulu-Natal. He is also registered for the Kruger National Park and all KwaZulu Natal Parks as well as being a registered Culture Guide for KwaZulu-Natal. He has studied the history, heritage and traditions of the ‘Land of Heaven’ since his school days and has spent a great deal of time exploring the rural areas of KwaZulu-Natal, which he knows intimately. He has lectured extensively on Zulu culture and the Zulu Dynasty.Tel: 031 702 4828 Fax: 086 684 5101 Cell: 083 654 5880 E-mail: ken.gillings@mweb.co.za
Mike Nel grew up in Northern KwaZulu-Natal and has always been interested in Zulu culture. After twenty years service in the coal mining industry and a close working relationship with Zulu men, he retired. He now regularly conducts tours into rural Zululand. With his ability to speak fluent Zulu, these tours into Zulu homes and family life are a rewarding experience. He regularly conducts tours to Isandlwana, Rorke’s Drift and is a tour guide at Talana Museum. Tel: 034 212 2601 Cell: 082 366 2639 e-mail: mike@dundeekzn.co.za

Omre Nene is the resident Battlefield Guide at Three Trees at Spioenkop, is Zululand born Omri Nene. A French-speaking UKZN Arts graduate. He will unravel the gripping events of the Anglo Boer War that dominate in this area. After studying in both Durban & Cape Town, Omri travelled to various parts of South Africa & abroad, including spending a few months in Detroit, Michigan, performing with a local theatre group.

Contact Omri at Three Trees (036) 448 1171 or email reservations@threetreehill.co.za web: www.threetreehill.co.za
Pat Rundgren has operated for many years as a registered military specialist guide in the Dundee area. Formerly in the Rhodesian Security Services, Pat is a collector of militaria and has just completed his second book. He regularly contributes articles to overseas military history and collectors magazines. He organises adventure tours, hikes, white water rafting, Zulu cultural and battlefields tours. Tel: 034 212 4560 Cell: 082 690 7812 e-mail: gunners@trustnet.co.za
Pierre Duval has an unbelievable love for South Africa. Since a child he has grabbed every opportunity to explore the countryside. While specializing in nature, he has a good knowledge of the country's historical and cultural side. He is one of the few tour guides that are accredited on a national level, allowing him to tour the whole country. He has been guiding full time since 1998, and is the owner of BushBaby Safaris. Pierre is an accredited member of the following associations: Dundee Tourism, KwaZulu-Natal Tourism Authority and PHASA (Professional Hunters Association of South Africa).
Tel: 034-212 3216, Fax: 034-212 3216, Cell: 082 466 8350, pierre@bushbaby.co.za
Rex Duke Has spent his life living in Zululand and has followed in the footsteps of his father Fred Duke , conducting guided tours to the eMakhosini ( Valley of the Zulu Kings) , the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park (30km away) and the Anglo Zulu War of 1879, in which he specialises. Based at the uMuzi Bushcamp in the grounds of the Ondini Cultural Museum in Ulundi he is conveniently situated for tours of the Zulu Kingdom.

Tel: 035-870 2500, Fax: 086-608 7025, Cell: 082-825 6896, rexduke@tintasafaris.co.za
or website: www.umuzibushcamp.co.za Guide Registration No KZN0060
Rob Gerrard, FRGS and a former British army officer, is resident historian at Isandlwana Lodge Rob is a highly qualified battlefields guide who gives compelling and passionate accounts of the battles of the Anglo Zulu and Anglo Boer Wars. He has a great enthusiasm for sharing the culture of the Zulu people and Zululand with guests. Tel: 034 271 8301/4/5 Fax: 034 271 8306
e-mail: rob@isandlwana.co.za Web: www.isandlwana.co.za
Ron Gold was born in the heartland of old Zululand. During his travels he has acquired an intimate knowledge of the customs, history and tradition of the "people of heaven" who live in the Kingdom of the Zulu.
A lifelong interest in military history has led to Ron’s present occupation – probably better described as a passion – that of specialist battlefields guide. He has developed a range of day and multi-day tours of Anglo Zulu War (1879) and Anglo Boer War (1899-1902) sites. Time spent with him on any of these famous battlefields will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.
An accredited culture guide, Ron can not only guide you, but also plan your holiday to, not only the battlefields, but KwaZulu Natal’s many other attractions, e.g.: Zulu culture; “Big 5” country; The Drakensberg Range - Bushmen Rock Art; etc. Experience “Africa in one Province”
E-mail: stonehaventours@telkomsa.net web site : www.kwazulu-natal-tours.com.
Thulani Khuzwayo is based at Rorkes Drift and conducts tours of Rorke's Drift, Isandlwana and Fugitives' Drift. Thulani is also an expert on Zulu culture and traditions.
Cell 072 872 9782 e-mail: thulani.khuzwayo@gmail.com
Wilfred Mchunu is an avid enthusiast of the Zulu people with a vast amount of knowledge of their history and culture. Based at Mtonjeni Lodge and Museum, of which he is the curator, Wilfred conducts tours to many historical Zulu and Zulu war sites as well as Zulu cultural sites such as eMakhosini (the Valley of the Kings), Dingane's Kraal and the Battle of Ulundi.Contact: Cell:079 868 9229, E-mail: info@mtonjanenilodge.co.za
Xolani Emmanuel Mkhize is based at Rorke's Drift where he owns and operates the Zulu uMuzi (homestead). In addition conducting tours of the uMuzi where he introduces his clients to a whole spectrum of Zulu customs and life style he also conducts tours to Rorke's Drift, Isandlwana, and Fugitives' Drift.
Cell: 082 341 2563 E-mail:rorkesdriftzulu@webmail.co.za Web: www.anglozuluwars.co.za