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To obtain the Travel 55 discounted price,
call Leger Holidays direct on 0844 504 6480
and quote T55



 

Travel 55 offer you discount on Leger Holidays, Tours and Short Breaks
To book, call Leger Holidays direct on 0844 504 6480 and quote T55 for the Travel 55 discounted price

All of these Leger Holidays tours have been discounted from their brochure prices.

Discover the History of the Boer
& Zulu Wars of South Africa


Specialist Historical Guide on Every Tour


By Air with Coach Tours 11 Days - 5% Discount


Boer & Zulu Wars

Through your Specialist guide learn the story of the Zulu battles in Kwazulu-Natal, 'the last British outpost' reveal and gain an insight into the tactical warfare of the battles, which rocked Victorian Britain. We also look at the key events of the Anglo Boer War, the battles, guerrilla warfare and why the Boers won the peace if not the war.

Discover the History of the Boer & Zulu Wars of South Africa - Itinerary


DAY 1:

Overnight flight from London Heathrow to Johannesburg with South African Airways. D*


DAY 2:
Arrive this morning in Johannesburg to be met by our guide and coach. We continue to the town of Dundee and the Royal Country Inn, our base for the next four nights. B*,D


DAY 3:
Today we will firstly travel to Isandlwana to see the battlefield where 24,000 Zulu impis out-manoeuvred and wiped out almost an entire British Regiment (The 24th) in less than half an hour! Continue via Fugitive's Drift to Rorke's Drift where a handful of soldiers steadfastly fought off 4,000 Zulus for 12 hours. B,D

DAY 4:
Spend time today in and around Dundee seeing the excellent Talana Museum displaying the events of the Anglo Boer War. B,D


DAY 5:
After breakfast we travel west via Ladysmith and the Siege Museum to Colenso one of the great battles of the Anglo Boer War. It was one of the three British defeats that made up Black Week during the Boer War. Make your way by 4x4 vehicle to the summit of Spioenkop where your guide recreates the tragic battle between 'Boer and Brit' over nine days in January 1900. Return to Dundee in time for dinner. B,D


DAY 6:
Leave Dundee and visit the monument dedicated to the 'Voortrekkers' who, vastly outnumbered, heroically defended themselves against a Zulu attack. Visit Lancaster Hill, scene of an engagement between the Lancaster Regiment and the Boers after the relief of Ladysmith. Continue to the 3-star Natal Spa Hot Springs and Leisure Resort, situated between Vryheid and Paulpietersburg for a two night stay. B,D


DAY 7:
Re-live the route of the British forces at Hlobane by the Zulus where the British once again underestimated the enemy and paid a heavy price. However the situation was quickly reversed by the British the next day, as we will hear when we visit Kambula. B,D


DAY 8:
Today we travel deep into the heart of Zululand seeing where the Prince Imperial of France was killed in a Zulu ambush. We continue to the famed valley of the Zulu Kings and to the Mtonjaneni Lodge in Ulundi for two nights. B


DAY 9:
We will see the battlefields and experience the history around Ulundi. The 4th July 1879 was to be a significant date for the Zulu nation. The battle at Ulundi was to be short lived, not only was it to be the final battle for Chief Cetewayo and his warriors but was also the break up of the Zulu nation. B


DAY 10:

We travel to Durban for an afternoon flight to Johannesburg and connect with the evening overnight South African Airways flight to London. B,D*

DAY 11:
Arrive this morning at London Heathrow airport. B*


Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Meals marked with an asterisk* are taken in flight


 

What's included

 

• Fully escorted in South Africa by a specialist historical battlefields guide
• 8 nights' accommodation
• 8 breakfasts and 6 evening meals in hotels
• 2 breakfasts and evening meals in flight

• Outbound scheduled flight from London Heathrow to Johannesburg (regional connections available at a supplement, see below)

• Return flight from Durban via Johannesburg to London
• All airport taxes and security charges

• Air-conditioned coach travel
• Hotel Porterage for 1 bag per person

Note: Entrance fees to museums & places of interest are at extra cost



Your Hotels

Throughout your tour, you will stay in minimum 3-star European standard hotels. All bedrooms will have en-suite facilities and T.V. You will stay for four nights at the Royal Country Inn, or similar in Dundee, followed by two nights at the Natal Spa Hotel, or similar in Vryheid. You will then spend two nights at the Mtonjaneni Lodge, or similar in Ulundi.


Flights

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 £100pp. All prices are subject to availability and flight supplements may apply. Please call for more details of flight prices/times.


Departure Dates & Prices 2012

Tour ref K11SAB


Leger Brochure Price in
Black

Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: T55 + Tour Code Tel Leger Reservations on 0844 504 6480

October 14
£2199
£2090
 

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • optional excursions; single room supplement £255; travel insurance from £69.



To book, call Leger Holidays direct on 0844 504 6480 and
quote T55 for the Travel 55 discounted price

All of these Leger Holidays tours have been discounted from their brochure prices

Please note - prices may change and will be confirmed when you call to make a booking. The discount will be applied accordingly to reflect the price. Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Departure dates and joining points are subject to availability.