King Senzangakhona’s Grave
eMakhosini Opathe Heritage Park, Ulundi, KwaZulu Natal
101 | Senzangakhona, father of King Shaka, Dingane and Mpande. Buried at esiKlebheni, near Mgungundlovu. Site of the repository of Read More →
Battlefields
1 | Early Zulu Battles and Historical Sites2 | Voortrekker - Zulu Wars3 | The Rebellion of Langalibelele 18734 | The Anglo Zulu War 18795 | Transvaal War of Independence 1880-18816 | The Zulu Civil War 1883-18887 | The South African / Anglo Boer War 1899 – 19028 | Bhambatha Rebellion
King Shaka’s Grave
King Shaka's Grave, KwaDukuza, KwaZulu Natal
102 | 1828 King Shaka was buried here in 1828 after his assassination by his half brothers Dingane and Mhlangana while Read More →
Mgungundlovu
Mgungundlovu, eMakhosini Opathe Heritage Park, Ulundi, KwaZulu Natal
103 | Site of the partially restored royal residence of King Dingane kaSenzangakhona between 1829 and 1838. Nearby is the Read More →
Gqokli Hill Battlefield
Ulundi Area, KwaZulu Natal
104 | This is the site of the epic battle in April 1818 between the forces of King Shaka and Read More →
Ondini Cultural Museum and site of King Cetshwayo’s Royal Residence
eMakhosini Opathe Heritage Park, Ulundi, KwaZulu Natal
105 | Open-air museum and partially reconstructed isigodlo (harem) of King Cetshwayo's royal residence as well as Ondini Cultural Museum. Read More →
Ndondakusuka
Near John Ross Road Bridge, Mandeni, KwaZulu Natal
106 | 2 December 1856 Site of battle between Prince Cetshwayo and his brother Prince Mbuyazi, which established Cetshwayo as King Read More →
eMakhosini Ophate Heritage Park
eMakhosini Opathe Heritage Park, Ulundi, KwaZulu Natal
107 | This is the "Valley of the Kings" and within the park you will find the burial places of Read More →
Dingane’s Spring
Dingane's Spring, Ulundi Area, KwaZulu Natal
108 | Take the Mtonjaneni turnoff on R34. A short distance past Mtonjaneni Lodge on the right you will see Read More →
Mpande’s Grave – Nodwengu Museum
Mpande’s Grave, Ulundi, KwaZulu Natal
109 | King Mpande ruled Zululand from 1840 to 1872 and managed to live in harmony with both the Voortrekkers Read More →
Kerkenberg
Kerkenberg, Olivier’s Hoek Pass Area, Free State
201 | 21st October 1837 The Trekkers reached this site in mid October and stayed through till mid November, sending out Read More →
Blijde Vooruitzicht
Blijde Vooruitzicht, Olivier’s Hoek Pass Area, KwaZulu-Natal
202 | This monument stands on the top of Retief's Pass and is the point where his party stood and Read More →
Doornkop
Doornkop, Chieveley Area, KwaZulu-Natal
203 | 10th January Onwards – Chieveley Area near N3/R74 junction Retief arrived at this laager site on the 10th January Read More →
Saailaager
Saailaager, Estcourt Area, KwaZulu-Natal
204 | 12 February 1838 The Zulus attacked the Voortrekker laagers in the Bushman's River area after the execution of Piet Read More →
Rensburg Koppie
Rensburg Koppie, Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal
205 | 17 February 1838 Marthinus Oosthuyse became one of the heroes of the Trek when on the 17th February 1838, Read More →
Veglaer
Veglaer, Estcourt Area, KwaZulu-Natal
206 | The site of a three day attack by Zulus on the Voortrekkers' laager (13-15 February 1838). The actual Read More →
Bloukrans
Bloukrans, Estcourt Area, KwaZulu-Natal
207 | After the execution of Retief and his men at Mgungundlovu, King Dingane despatched his junior regiments to drive Read More →
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Ithaleni Battlefield
Ithaleni Battlefield, Mgungundlovu Area, KwaZulu-Natal
208 | April 1838 In April 1838 a Voortrekker Commando led by Uys and Maritz set out to recover the livestock Read More →
Sooilaager
Sooilaager, Loskop Station Area, KwaZulu-Natal
209 | 19th June to 1838 Maritz built a defensive laager using sods to build a wall underneath the wagons. It Read More →
Skiets Drift
Skiets Drift, Ladysmith/Winterton Area, KwaZulu-Natal
210 | This drift was used by many Voortrekker parties including those of Maritz and Uys when they first entered Read More →
Danskraal
Danskraal, Ladysmith Area, KwaZulu-Natal
211 | The story has it that Pretorius' Commando stopped here on its way to Blood River and a Dance Read More →
Wasbank Laager
Wasbank Laager, Wasbank, KwaZulu-Natal
212 | It is at this laager on the 7th Dec 1838 that Pretorius, Landman and Cilliers formulated the "The Read More →
Blood River Battlefield
Blood River Battlefield, Dundee Area, KwaZulu-Natal
213 | 16 December 1838 On the 16 December 1838 the Zulu Army numbering some 12 000 warriors and led by Read More →
Grave of Piet Retief
Grave of Piet Retief, Ulundi Area, KwaZulu-Natal
214 | Piet Retief and his party were executed here on the orders of King Dingane. The Memorial is near Read More →
Ophathe Battlefield
Ulundi Area, Part of Emakhosini Opathe Park, KwaZulu-Natal
215 | 27 December 1838 When the Wenkommando reached Mthonjaneni, they were deceived by a Zulu named Bongoza into believing they Read More →
Barefoot Lady
Barefoot Lady, Olivier’s Hoek Pass Area, KwaZulu-Natal
216 | After the British occupation of Natal in 1842 many of the Trekkers decided to migrate either back over Read More →
The Grave of Marthinus Oosthuyse
The Grave of Marthinus Oosthuyse, Winterton Area, KwaZulu-Natal
217 | 17 February 1838 Marthinus became one of the heroes of the Trek when on the 17th February 1838, at Read More →
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Carbineers’ Grave
Carbineers' Grave, Giant's Castle Reserve, KwaZulu Natal
301 | 4 November 1873 Scene of first action by Natal Carbineers at Bushman's River pass against amaHlubi attempting to flee Read More →
Rock “75”
Rock 75, Giant's Castle Reserve, KwaZulu Natal
302 | Large "75" inscribed by 75th Regt. on boulder en-route to San cave. Entrance fee. Ezemvelo/KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife times of Read More →
Fort Pearson and Ultimatum Tree
Fort Pearson and Ultimatum Tree, North Coast , KwaZulu-Natal
401 | 11 December 1878 On the 11 December 1878 the British Government in South Africa presented an ultimatum to King Read More →
Nyezane Battlefield
Nyezane Battlefield, Eshowe Area, KwaZulu Natal
402 | 22 January 1879 The British coastal column moving up the north coast towards Ondini via Eshowe, crossed the Read More →
The Siege of Fort KwaMondi
The Siege of Fort KwaMondi, Eshowe Area, KwaZulu Natal
403 | 23 January to 3 April 1879 On the 23rd January Col Pearson's Column reached the abandoned Norwegian Lutheran mission Read More →
British Military Cemetery at KwaMondi
British Military Cemetery at KwaMondi, Eshowe Area, KwaZulu Natal
404 | Situated on southwest-facing slope about 500m beyond Fort Ekowe. Enquiries Zululand Historical Museum Fort Nongqayi. There is no on Read More →
Isandlwana Battlefield
Isandlwana Battlefield, Nqutu Area, KwaZulu Natal
405 | 22 January 1879 On the 22nd January 1879 the British Camp was attacked and overrun by some 20 000 Read More →
Fugitives’ Drift
Fugitives' Drift, Dundee Area, KwaZulu Natal
406 | 22 January 1879 The Fugitives' Trail is the route taken by survivors of the Battle of Isandlwana who crossed Read More →
Rorke’s Drift Battlefield
Rorke's Drift Battlefield, Dundee Area, KwaZulu Natal
407 | 22-23 January 1879 After the Battle of Isandlwana the Zulu reserves, along with one regiment of the right horn, Read More →
Recents Reviews
Col Dick Cunyngham VC Monument by Ray Newall
Just being nitpicking really. 2500 yards doesn't translate into 2700 metres. At roughly 1 metre being 39 inches, 2500 yards equates to around 2315 metres.
Ron Gold by Howard Novak
I am interested in a 3 Day tour of the battlefields in Kwa-Zulu Natal. I will be visiting SA in April, 2018. Are 3 Days adequate for a reasonably good tour, and what is the Cost?