Isandlwana Lodge

• Property TypeHotel
• Guests24
• Rooms/Units12
• Minimum Stay2 Nights
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Isandlwana Lodge is a highly recommended Isandlwana hotel providing accommodation in 12 guest rooms for anyone visiting the Battlefields region.

About Isandlwana Lodge

Among the rolling hills of Zululand, cut into the rock face, lies Isandlwana Lodge, overlooking the battlefield and plains where the Zulus defeated the British in the first major battle of the Anglo-Zulu war on 22 January 1879. Enjoy unparalleled views from the crisp early light of a sparkling Zulu dawn to the splendour of the African sunset.

ACCOMODATION

Isandlwana Lodge offers twelve luxury rooms all en-suite and tastefully decorated in a mixture of traditional and modern styles.

All rooms face the historic and scenically beautiful Isandlwana plain with a view of the mountain.

The magnificent views are pervasive, whether you're sipping on sundowners on the upper veranda, enjoying the privacy of your own balcony, or indulging in a skilfully prepared meal in the high ceilinged dining room.

Although tours with Dalton are a must, guests can also retreat to the comfort of the library to delve deeper into the region's history, or recall the gripping events with other similar-minded visitors in the comfortable lounge and bar areas. Or simply cool off in the rock pool and soak in the endless vistas!

ACTIVITIES and attractions

BATTLEFIELD TOURS
Join Dalton on battlefield tours and be enthralled by this powerful story, and by intriguing tales of Kings and Generals, warriors and soldiers who fought at Isandlwana. Flagship tours are Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. Tours of other Anglo-Zulu and Anglo Boer war sites should be booked in advance. Day trips to the nearby sites including interesting areas such as Ncome (Blood River) Battlefield; Talana Museum and the Prince Imperial Monument.

GAME RESERVES
Isandlwana Lodge is within comfortable driving distance of several of South Africa's most spectacular game reserves, enabling guests to combine enjoyment of Zululand's rich wildlife heritage as well as the living history of the battlefields. Visit the infamous Umfolozi and Hluhluwe Game Reserves as well as the superb Mkhuze Game Reserve.

HORSE RIDING
Ride as far as the eye can see with no fence or boundary is a rare treat to most. As one savors the experience, it is easy to imagine the creak of ox wagons, the crack of rifles, the chant of warriors and the smells of gunpowder, leather and smoky bivouacs under the vast African sky. This is an outsourced activity and booking is available on request.

SANDLWANA HISTORIC RESERVE
You may walk through the Isandlwana Historic Reserve where you will see various birds and game such as Impala and Zebra. In certain parts, you may find cairns (piles of white stones) which mark mass graves of British soldiers who fought and died at Isandlwana.

FUGITIVE'S TRAIL WALK
This walk is approximately 3 hours and should be taken only by the physically fit. It is a must for those really interested in the Battle of Isandlwana. At times, in the summer months, one will have to swim the Buffalo River. Other times, it is possible to skip across on the rocks.

BIRDING TOURS
There are over 300 species of birds which may be seen in the region of Isandlwana during the year. In the immediate area of the Lodge, there are over 70 species.

DAY TRIPS IN ZULULAND
There are a number of trips one can take on one's own which are within easy driving distance of Isandlwana Lodge.

MANGENI FALLS
This is the spot where Chelmsford was having tea when the Zulus attacked the camp at Isandlwana. During the winter months there is very little water, but the gorge is beautiful. The surrounding area offers some of the most magnificent scenery in Zululand. In late afternoon, the Cape Bald Ibis come to roost on the rocks. It is about a twenty minute drive from the Lodge.

PRINCE IMPERIAL MONUMENT
Journey to the spot where the Prince Imperial was killed during the Anglo Zulu War. The Prince was the last of the Bonaparte line and the only child of Empress Eugenie who was broken-hearted at the death of her son.

BLOOD RIVER
The laager of bronze wagons that formed the fortress for Boers in the battle with the Zulus on 16 December 1838 is worth a visit to the site.

TALANA MUSEUM
Known as the finest museum in KwaZulu Natal, Talana is located on the outskirts of Dundee at the site of the first battle of the Second Anglo Boer War.