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Fugitive's Drift

Rorke's Drift, South Africa
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Type: Historic Sites, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Wales
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Being on the site of the battle and imaging what it must have been like. There is a museum in the Mission which makes it come alive.

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Blandford Forum, United Kingdom
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8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

Fireside pre dinner drinks, good conversation with other guests. Silver candlesticks lighting up a 5 course meal ....oooooo tummy tummy tummy!

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Dundee, South Africa
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12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

Any visit to this spectacular part of KZN is always well worth the troble to ride out there. The roads are not always good, but I have driven it many times before. The tale of the death-defying two young officers is always a sure drawcard for especially Britsh military history buffs. Dramatic view of the Drift from the grave.

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Evesham
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

We came here largely because my wife is a huge fan of the film Zulu and we wanted to see the locations for ourselves. The battlefield trips (we went to Isandlwana and Rorkes Drift) were memorable - Andrew and Charl were both very knowledgeable and took us round the battlefields explaining things in detail - spellbinding and a little humbling... More

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Sittingbourne, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

Having visited the battlefields I had to visit this location allthough the views were stunning I sadly couldnt access the river banks

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Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

Having seen the film Zulu when a child I had always wanted to see the site where a company of British soldiers fought valiantly against the odds.and were allowed to live by the honourable Zulus due to the soldier's incredible bravery. Staying at Fugitives Drift was a bonus. The lodge is filled with memorabilia and the location is excellent. Our... More

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Hong Kong
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11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2012

I'd like to start by saying that this was the beginning of a three week SA adventure, and I agreed to do this bit purely for the other half, who is a millitary history buff, which I am most certainly NOT! I promised to go on one of the tours, under the agreement that if it was as dull as... More

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Dorchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

Love it all! Most of the party climbed to the top of Isandlwana, and amazingly another visitor (who we caught up with at giant's castle) photographed us from below and emailed it to us. We then walked the Trial which was really scenic and a great experience.

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2012

Fabulous location and experience,the history story telling was brilliantly evocative ...our room looked across to Isandlwana and was lovely,the library I could have spent a week in with it's super books and stunning position.A warm welcome, excellent food and great service made this a memorable holiday.

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Scotland
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29 attraction reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012

Difficult place to find if you don't have a guide. Our Guide was informative and quite knowledgeable.

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