Attractions IN Rorkes Drift
Lakes / Dams / Landmarks
Mangeni Falls
This rather beautiful and remote waterfall deserves greater regard. Surrounded by open grassland and rural settlements it is seldom visited, unless as part of an organised tour of the Battlefields, or the Southern KwaZulu-Natal birding route. It was ...
Attractions AROUND Rorkes Drift
Game Reserves
AmaZulu Game Reserve
Situated in Northern KwaZulu Natal, on the banks of the Mkuze River, the Amazulu Private Game Reserve is the home of the Amakhosi and Mkuze Falls Lodges. Boasting 10 000 hectares, this private game reserve is made up of a varied ecosystem. The diversity ...
Nature Reserves
Chelmsford Nature Reserve
The Chelmsford Nature Reserve, situated on the Ngagane River, lies just 70 kilometres from Ladysmith and is the site of the third largest dam in KwaZulu Natal, a wonderful venue for swimming, soaking up the sun and enjoying various water sports. The dam, ...
Game Reserves
Ithala Game Reserve
This magnificent Ithala Game reserve, tumbling from the heights of the Ngotshe Mountains a thousand meters down into a deep valley, carved over the aeons by the Phongolo River revealing the world's oldest rock formations, is a game viewers paradise ...
Game Reserves
Nambiti Game Reserve
Nambiti's chief appeal is its exclusivity as the only reserve in Kwazulu-Natal with big 5 viewing. Lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino are included in the 30 species of game the malaria-free 22 000 acre reserve offers in Ladysmith close to the ...
Nature Reserves
Ntendeka Wilderness Area
South Africa's smallest and arguably most beautiful wilderness area is Ntendeka, consisting of 5 250 ha of undulating grasslands, verdant forests and dramatic cliffs with breathtaking waterfalls. Rivers and streams have formed deep valleys and the varied ...
Game Reserves
Pakamisa Game Reserve
The Pakamisa Private Game Reserve comprises a pristine malaria free wilderness area of some 2500 hectares. Access to the reserve is restricted, enabling guests at Pakamisa to enjoy the exclusive experience of natural African bushveld with its ...
Popular Tourist Routes / Heritage Routes
Route 66 Zululand Heritage Route
Whilst the name of the route brings the battlefields of Ladysmith, Colenso, Dundee and Volksrust to mind, Route 66 is of a slightly different nature. Rather than heading up and around the N3, Route 66 takes one along a parallel route, slightly further ...
Nature Reserves / Lakes / Dams
Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve
Lying virtually at the foot of the rugged Spioenkop Mountain, the dam was the site of one of the most bloody battles to ensue during the Anglo-Boer War in an attempt to lift the Siege of Ladysmith, Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve is 4 400 hectares of thorn ...
... and a little further afield
Mountain Passes
Bloedrivierpoort Pass
Bloedrivierpoort Pass (Blood River Poort Pass) is a gravel pass that connects to the Battle Bloedrivierpoort Memorial; not to be confused with the Battle of Blood River Memorial, which also lies close to Dundee. Where the Battle of Blood ...
Lakes / Dams / Landmarks
Blood River Vlei
The Blood River Vlei lies 20 km south-west of Vryheid, one of the most important wetlands in the area around the towns of Volksrust, Wakkerstroom and Memel. This part of KwaZulu-Natal's Midlands is a series of gently rolling hills on a plateau ...
Memorials
Bloukrans Monument
The Bloukrans Monument marks the communal grave of those Voortrekkers - men, women and children, along with their servants - killed on the banks of the Bloukrans River in what went down in history as nothing short of a massacre by the Zulus, in the year ...
Mountain Passes
Brandon's Pass
Brandon's Pass is one of the highest mountain passes in the country. It has also earned its place on a list of 'dangerous roads' in South Africa. Perhaps because it is seldom driven, other than by offroad enthusiasts, not much is known about the ...
Mountain Passes
Colling's Pass
Colling's Pass (often called Collin's Pass) is one of several mountain passes in the mountains where KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Free State meet. This area is peppered with mountain passes: Verkykerskop, De Beers Pass, Colling's Pass, Normandien ...
Nature Reserves
Dlinza Forest Nature Reserve
Found just outside the little town of Eshowe, the Dlinza Forest is one of two indigenous forests that lie close to one another in this southern part of Zululand; the other is Entumeni. Dlinza, 250-hectares of incredibly beautiful forest bisected by ...
Mountain Passes
Endoumeni Pass
This tarred pass winds off the R68 from Dundee, heading south west to Wasbank. The pass itself begins its gentle undulation about 9 km from Dundee, the road running roughly parallel with the R602. To find the pass head out of Dundee along Victoria ...
Forests / Nature Reserves
Entumeni Nature Reserve
Just outside the historical Zululand town of Eshowe, in the heart of the balmy KwaZulu-Natal Province, lies the beautiful forest reserve of Entumeni. This is a small nature reserve, occupying only about 750 hectares, but is rich in plant- and animal ...
Golf Courses
Eshowe Hills Golf Course
The Eshowe Country Club is situated on the Eshowe Hills Eco Estate in Eshowe and as such meanders through the famous Dhlinza Forest and grasslands which are rich in indigenous fauna and flora. Strict environmental controls have ensured that the local ...
Museums
Fort Durnford Museum
Fort Durnford was built out of local sandstone in a strong rectangular shape with thick, high walls and a couple of prominant towers. It was built to serve as a stronghold on a rise overlooking the old military post at Bushman's River drift. It is said ...
Rorkes Drift as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Babanango, Biggarsberg, Dundee, Elandslaagte, Estcourt, Greytown, Isandlwana, Ladysmith, Nambiti Private Game Reserve, Newcastle, Paulpietersburg, Spioenkop, Ulundi, Utrecht, Vryheid, Weenen, Winterton
Staying Overnight
Rorke's Drift Lodge
Rorke's Drift Lodge lies a mere five kilometres from the actual battlefield of Rorke's Drift and is an unspoilt treasure hidden in amongst a worl...
Umzinyathi House
Situated in the Battlefields of KwaZulu Natal, Umzinyathi House offers self catering accommodation for six guests. This area is well known for to...
Kingdom Eco Reserve
Offering a comfortable and affordable safari experience on a full-board basis, the Kingdom Eco Reserve is a Halaal game reserve located in a pres...
Isandlwana Lodge
Isandlwana Lodge offers splendid accommodation, tours of Anglo Zulu and Anglo Boer battle sites. Guests may also enjoy photographic safaris, walk...
Fugitives' Drift Lodge
The spectacular Fugitives' Drift property, a Natural Heritage Site, overlooks both Isandlwana and Oskarsberg at Rorke's Drift. Fugitives' Drift L...
Rorke's Drift Hotel
We welcome you to a new experience in hospitality and comfort, in a stimulating environment. Our architecture and magnificent views will give you...
Fugitives' Drift Guest House
The spectacular Fugitives' Drift property, a Natural Heritage Site, overlooks both Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift, and includes the site where Lieu...
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