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BT02 ISANDLWANA and RORKE'S DRIFT and walk the FUGITIVE'S TRAIL
4 days and  3 nights (minimum 2)
On this package guests will be taken on a guided tour of the Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift Battlefields where an expert guide will recount the dramatic happenings of one of the most famous battles in World History. On day two a local Zulu guide will take guests along the path used by fleeing British soldiers where you can get a hands-on feel of the terrain that these brave men had to negotiate in their quest for victory.
Cost: R3 140.00 per person all inclusive (min 2 persons)

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Day One 15:00/16:00 Arrive and check in
18:30 You can watch a DVD on the Battle of Isandlwana (50mins)
19:30 Dinner
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Day Two 07:30 Breakfast
08:30 Your guide will pick you up at the Lodge in his vehicle. The tour of the Isandlwana Battlefield includes a few stops along the way that are relevant to the tale. The tour ends on the Battlefield itself where guests can walk amongst the memorials.
13:00 Lunch at Rorke's Drift Cafe (a first time business for 4 local Rorke's Drift residents)
14:00 Your guide will take you through the Rorke's Drift Battle in detail.
17:00 Return to lodge
19:30 Dinner
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Day Three 07:00 Breakfast
07:30 Leave the Lodge in your own vehicle and go and pick up your guide at Rorke's Drift. Drive to Isandlwana Battlefield where you will leave your car. The 4 - 5 hour hike will take you along the trail of the fleeing Melville and Coghill.
13:00 Packed Lunch along the way.
15:00 Depending on your fitness levels and your desire to see all the sights along the way - you will return to your car. Drop off your guide and return to the Lodge.
17:00 Return to lodge
19:30 Dinner
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Day Four Breakfast at a time of your choosing and then depart before 10h30.

P.O. Box 1270 Dundee 3000 SOUTH AFRICA

e-mail: info@rorkesdriftlodge.com

tel: +27(0)34 642 1805

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