Things to do in South Africa, South Africa: The Best Battlefields

April 28, 2022 Florencio Paulino

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1. African Battlefields

Pretoria South Africa +27 83 448 6898 [email protected] http://www.africatravelservices.co.za
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

African Battlefields

Welcome, I am Bob Wood a Battlefields Historian and owner of African Battlefields a South African based specialist tour & safari operation. We pay tribute and celebrate the courage of the many British and Commonwealth soldiers, the sacrifice of the Boer forces and the warriors of the mighty Zulu empire who gave battle on the frontier of Queen Victoria's British Colonial Africa, we travel into the Battlefields of the South African Wars of the 19th century of the British, the Boers and the Zulu's. Bringing to life South African Military History of the Anglo Zulu Battlefield of Isandhlwana when 20,000 motivated celibate man slaying Zulu warriors of Cetshwayo's mighty army defeated the British #3 column, recorded in the annuals of British military history as the greatest single defeat ever inflicted on a modern British army against the spears of a native foe,

Reviewed By Denavictor

For those of you who love history and traveling to places off the beaten path, this is the tour for you. You'll never find a more professional tour guide than Bob. He provides individualized tours and services for his clients that truly go above and beyond, complete with a personalized tour itinerary and brochure complete with historical timelines and descriptions of the Boer and Zulu War battlefields you will be visiting on your trip. I went by myself this past July, and Bob met me at the airport and gave me a personalized individual tour throughout KwaZulu-Natal, visiting the battlefields that I wanted to see, while throwing in a few extras as well. I had a great experience, learned a lot, and would highly recommend this tour to anyone.

2. Isandlwana Battlefield

Isandlwana South Africa
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4.5 based on 178 reviews

Isandlwana Battlefield

Reviewed By wendyanddavid536 - Solihull, United Kingdom

We had an excellent local guide who spent an hour giving us a very detailed history of the site. Very moving, and in a really beautiful spot. It is very open so take water, sun cream and a hat.

3. Magersfontein Battlefield

31 km on Modderfontein Road, Kimberley South Africa +27 53 833 7115 http://www.museumsnc.co.za/other/SateliteMuseumInfoPDF.pdf
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4.5 based on 92 reviews

Magersfontein Battlefield

Reviewed By SanSafaris - Hillcrest, South Africa

From on top of Magersfontein Hill you can see the whole battlefield and then drive down and see the various monuments. The video clip has you with the Boers inside their trenches with the British walking into the ambush.

4. Khambula Battlefield

25 kms NW of Vryheid, 5kms off the R33 R33 to Paulpietersburg, Vryheid South Africa
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Khambula Battlefield

Reviewed By tofrek1885 - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Remote and little visited, Khambula offers a view of a major Zulu battlefield that has altered very little, with the exception of small areas of forestry planting which in fact do not spoil the view or sense of place. The high point of the site (the British redoubt area) offers sweeping views over all the surrounding fields and an enables an easy appreciaiton of the way the battle played out, with successive attacks from different approaches being fought off. I found it a very evocatvie and fasciniating place.

5. Spion Kop Battlefield

R600 Spionkop Lodge, Ladysmith 3370 South Africa +27 36 488 1404 http://www.spionkop.co.za
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4.5 based on 127 reviews

Spion Kop Battlefield

Reviewed By holly031sa - Durban, South Africa

Raymond Heron from the Spionkop Lodge was an outstanding guide. He shared detailed stories of the battle of Spionkop. I would highly recommend this as part of trip to South Africa, particularly if you are interested in South African History or as a soccer fan who wants to experience the origins of the Spion Kop and its significance in soccer history.

6. Majuba Hill

Volksrust South Africa
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Majuba Hill

7. Elandslaagte Battlefield Memorial

GPS Co-ords: -28.4244, 29.98259, Ladysmith South Africa http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/the-war-memorial-at-the-battle-of-high-res-stock-photography/506833649
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Elandslaagte Battlefield Memorial

8. Timeline Airsoft & Laser Tag Center

28 Benoni Road Cnr Benoni Road and Estate Road, Benoni 1509 South Africa +27 11 967 1168 [email protected] http://play.timelineairsoft.co.za/bg/
Timeline Airsoft & Laser Tag Center

We are a newly established Laser Tag and Airsoft Venue in Benoni. We have a full size field of 8000 square meters, complete with buildings, roads, alley, wrecks etc. Laser Tag is a fun a safe activity for the whole family, while Airsoft is only available to people 14 years or older. We are available for private bookings and birthday parties.

9. Hlobane Battlefield

On Hlobane Road 20 km from Vryheid Old Hlobane Colliery, Vryheid South Africa +27 34 982 2133 ext. 2271 [email protected] http://www.zulu.org.za/index.php?product+55051
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