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See another side to South Africa

22nd June 2010 Print

With South African tourism reaching fever pitch, Leger Holidays is offering adventure seekers an alternative view of South Africa with a specialist Battlefield holiday exploring the history of the Zulu battles and Anglo Boer War.

Led by a specialist guide, hear the story of the Zulu battles of Queen Victoria’s reign in the province of Kwazulu-Natal with an insight into the tactical warfare of battles, which rocked Victorian Britain. The tour also explores the key events of the Anglo Boer War.

Ideal for those wishing to explore the magic and beauty of South Africa but also looking for a new type of holiday adventure, the brand new tour includes a jam-packed itinerary with expert guides, accommodation, excursions, many meals, flights and transfers included in one price.

The tour is fully escorted in South Africa and includes excursions to:

- Isandlwana, to see the battlefield where 24,000 Zulu impis out-manoeuvred and wiped out almost an entire British Regiment in less than half an hour

- Rorke’s Drift, where a handful of soldiers steadfastly fought off 4,000 Zulus for 12 hours

- Dundee, to visit the Talana Museum

- Spioenkop, where your guide recreates the tragic battle between ’Boer and Brit’ over nine days in January 1900

- Lancaster Hill, scene of an engagement between the Lancaster regiment and the Boers  after the relief of Ladysmith

- Zululand and the valley of the Zulu Kings

- Ulundi, to see the battlefields and experience the history of this area

- The tour also includes a barbecue dinner in Vryheid

Discover the History of the Boer and Zulu Wars of South Africa, eleven days from £1,749 per person, includes:

- Eight nights accommodation sharing a twin room
- Eight breakfasts and six dinners in hotels, two breakfasts and dinners in-flight
- Outbound schedule flight from London Heathrow to Johannesburg (regional connections available*)
- Return flight from Durban via Johannesburg to London
- All airport taxes and security charges
- Air conditioned coach travel
- Hotel porterage of one bag per person
- Excursions and visits as outlined above.

* Flights are with South African Airways from London Heathrow to Johannesburg and return from Durban. Regional connections are available from Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle for a supplement of £100. All prices are subject to availability and flight supplements may apply. Please call for more details of flight prices/times.

Accompanied by expert guides providing in-depth commentary and information along the way, Leger’s Battlefields tours are ideal for anyone interested in finding out more about world war history, as well as their own family’s personal experiences. Other battlefield tours with Leger include European tours to the Battlefields of the First and Second World Wars as well as The American Civil War.

For information about all of Leger’s Battlefield tours visit legerbreaks.info.