Area Information Directory Page 1 of 1 Anglo Boer War ( in )
The year is 1899. Queen Victoria has recently celebrated her Diamond Jubilee. The British Empire was at its zenith in power and prestige. But the High Commissioner of Cape Colony in South Africa, Alfred Milner, wanted more. He wanted to gain for the Empire the economic power of the gold mines ... .... read more
 Isandlwana ( in )
The Battle of Isandlwana was a battle in the Anglo-Zulu War in which a Zulu army wiped out a British force on January 22, 1879. The battle of Isandlwana was one of the worst defeats suffered by the British army during the Victorian era; it was also a defining moment in the history of t ... .... read more
 Chelmsford Nature Reserve ( in )
Chelmsford Nature Reserve is situated 35km northwest of Dundee on R 621. Chelmsford Nature Reserve covers an area of 6,015ha. Within the reserve is a reservoir with facilities for a variety of water sports, as well as holiday chalets for hire and a camping site. Among the game to be seen at C ... .... read more
 KwaZulu Natal Beer Route ( in )
The province of KwaZulu-Natal, fondly known as the Zulu Kingdom, has just launched a Brew or Beer Route, similar in many ways to the wine routes of the Western Cape. The kwaZulu Natal Beer route provides a showcase for a number of breweries, both tiny and large, in the province and the beer t ... .... read more
DundeeAnglo Zulu War Battle Fields ( in Dundee)
The commemoration programme runs from January 16 to 25 and includes re-enactments, tours and a conference on the war, featuring several international scholars.
This Saturday 17th January the Natal Carbineers will exercise their right to the Freedom of Dundee with a march-past along with other in ... .... read more
 The Talana Museum ( in Dundee)
The Talana museum on the battle site houses memorabilia as well as displays covering the growth of the Dundee area. The Talana Museum occupies a 20 acre site and ten different buildings, some dating back to pioneer times. There are also interesting displays from local industry (The Consol Glas ... .... read more
 Dundee ( in Dundee)
Dundee is one of the centres of northern KwaZulu-Natal and started life as a private farm on which British soldiers fighting the Zulu War of 1879 camped. After the soldiers left, the owner of the farm recognized its location and planned a town. Dundee was named after a town back in his ... .... read more
Elandslaagte Battle of Elandslaagte ( in Elandslaagte)
When the Boers invaded Natal, a force under General Kock occupied the railway station at Elandslaagte on October 19, 1899, thus cutting the link between the main British force at Ladysmith and a detachment at Dundee. Learning that the telegraph had been cut, General Sir George White sent his cavalry ... .... read more
Rorkes Drift Fugitives Drift ( in Rorkes Drift)
Isandlwana lies 5 miles off to the north east of Fugitives Drift. Five miles of deeply dissected, boulder strewn, bush clad terrain. For the British this was terra incognito - there were no maps, they were not sure about where they were going. The Zulu right horn ... .... read more
 Rorkes Drift ( in Rorkes Drift)
The name Rorkes Drift is synonymous with an epic Anglo-Zulu War battle in 1879. The mission buildings built around the original farm of James Rorke, had been occupied by the British as a supply depot and hospital where some injured soldiers were being nursed. The garrison comprised only 110 me ... .... read more
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