3 Day Adventure Holiday - Battlefields Biking Tour at Fugitive's Drift

This is a wonderful 3-day adventure that explores the area around Fugitive's Drift, allowing visitors to explore the historic Battlefields on foot and by bicycle, reliving the tales of conquest and capture that once echoed across the Zululand Hills. This is a scheduled tour. 

 

3 Day Adventure Holiday - Battlefields Biking Tour at Fugitive's Drift
From R9,600 Per Person Sharing
  • Based on 2 people sharing
  • Rates quoted in South African Rands
  • Rates valid until October 2012
  • Rated Level 2 - 21-30 miles per day (biking)
  • The average group size on all trips is 10. Maximum group size is 15.
  • NB: Must have a minimum of 5 people per tour to operate
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Holiday Package Includes:
  • Bikes and all equipment
  • Ground transportation
  • All meals and light refreshments
  • Accommodation at Fugitive's Drift
  • Personal service from the best guides in the industry
  • 'Special and Expert' excursions en-route
  • Back-up vehicle and driver
  • All admission fees to reserves, parks and attraction
Holiday Package Excludes :
  • All airfares – International & Domestic
  • Any meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Activities not specifically stated in the itinerary
  • Any entrance fees not specified in the itinerary
  • Any gratuities
  • Any visa costs if applicable
  • Medical & personal insurance
  • Any errors or omissions

Itinerary

Day 1: Durban / Fugitives Drift

Your adventure begins in the port city of Durban, where guests are met by their expert guide for a trip introduction and orientation. The lure of the Zululand Battlefields attracts visitors from all corners of the world as they flock to this region to tread the fields and experience what ensued in the 1879 battles. Travel northwards into the heart of KwaZulu Natal, past traditional villages and quaint towns, and across the mighty Tugela River en route to Fugitive’s Drift, a National Heritage Site that overlooks the historic Rorkes' Drift and Isandlwana battle sites.

 

Fugitive’s Drift is a unique, world-class property that has pioneered tours of the Battlefields, winning a Royal Geographic Society award in 1999 as well as a Vision in Tourism award in 2002. Guests can relax in the lap of luxury in the private en-suite cottages, each with panoramic views over the Buffalo River and rolling hills, and catch up on their history knowledge at the well-stocked Harford Library.

 

Afternoon at leisure to relax and explore the property and its facilities 

 

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Fugitives Drift Lodge and Guest House

Day 2: Fugitives Drift

Over the next few days, embark upon a number of signature eco-active adventures, including a guided cycle through a private reserve, spotting abundant game and birdlife. We meander past villages and kraals scattered across the countryside, becoming steadily immersed in the sense of rural Zululand.

 
And of course we visit the battle sites of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, with expert insights into the epic clashes between the Zulus and British. Quite amazingly, the British army suffered their heaviest loss (at Isandlwana) and most famous victory (at Rorke’s Drift) all within the space of 24 hours, on these very Battlefields. More Victoria Crosses were awarded at Rorke's Drift than in any other single battle – a total of 14 - as the British stood their ground atop the rocky outcrop. 
 
In addition, horse riding, guided game drives and other activities are all on the menu, or you can catch up on your history in the Harford Library and wine and dine round a roaring fire with your fellow travellers. 

 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Fugitives Drift Lodge and Guest House

Day 3: Fugitive's Drift / Durban

Breakfast at the lodge 

 

Spend the morning enjoying the surrounds and partaking in the activities arranged 

 

Mid morning, depart back for Durban with a picnic stop en route for lunch 

 

 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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