Fugitives' Drift Guest House

The Battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal offer an incredible insight into the history of South Africa, and the best way to really appreciate this bloody and fiercely-fought history is to go on one of the mesmerising and theatrical tours of the key areas.

Fugitives' Drift Guest House, in the heart of the Battlefields,offers tours that will move you to tears and stay in your memory forever. These highly recommended tours are an additional R575 to R750 per person, depending on the time of year, and include both Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift.

The morning tour to Isandlwana takes in the battlefield, where a contingent of 2500 British soldiers were over-run and defeated within a few short hours by twenty thousand Zulu warriors.

The afternoon tour to Rorke's Drift firstly visits the small museum, and then gives a theatrical account of the bravery of the 136 British soldiers who defended the mission station against over 4000 Zulus and saved injured and dying comrades from the burning hospital.

Fugitives' Drift Guest House is set in a nature reserve, and offers 6 luxury twin en-suite rooms, all furnished to a high standard, and opening onto a wooden veranda with views over the reserve.

The original farmhouse building has been converted into a charming sitting and dining room, where guests can relax after the day's tours.

There is also an outside eating area and a small swimming pool. Guests can also enjoy horse riding on the property.