Fugitives' Drift Lodge, Zululand Battlefields 

Where the battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift come to life

Located on a Natural Heritage Site, this award-winning lodge is perfectly placed for exploring KwaZulu-Natal’s historic 19th-century Anglo-Zulu battle sites.

Located on a Natural Heritage Site, this award-winning lodge is perfectly placed for exploring KwaZulu-Natal’s historic 19th-century Anglo-Zulu battle sites on a fascinating battlefield tour. You can also head off in search of wildlife by foot or on horseback; or try your hand at fishing in the Buffalo River. Passionate guides, delicious cuisine and charming accommodation make it a great base from which to discover the area’s intriguing history.

Why we love Fugitives' Drift Lodge, Zululand Battlefields

  • You will learn about each side of the battles through the excellent tours led by passionate lecturers

  • With just six rooms, the Guest House is perfect for families and small groups of friends travelling together

  • On a walk through the bush, you may see giraffe, zebra, impala, bushbuck and kudu

  • Children are welcome and have their own activity programme

4 stars
Fugitives’ Drift Lodge overlooks the historic battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift
It's a 4-hour drive from Durban airport
Boutique

Facilities

  • Restaurants & bars
  • Board
  • Activities
  • Sustainability
  • Families

In keeping with the homely setting, meals are served communally in the dining room or outside if weather permits.

Whats Included

Lodge Package
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner • Teas and coffees • Conservation fees

Whilst the battlefield tours are the main attraction here, you can also go on nature walks, bird watching and fly fishing. There are also a number of walking, running and biking trails in the nature reserve.

The David Rattray Foundation focuses on education and, as well as providing infrastructure, it has created a team of educators to support early childhood development.

There are dedicated interactive battlefield tours for children and they can also go on a game walk where they may see wildlife as well as the medicinal benefits of the botanicals.

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