Page 40 of South Africa by Audley Travel

isandlwana battlefield the battlefields for varying reasons of geography and politics the northeastern corner of kwazulu-natal has seen clashes between numerous armies including british boer and zulu there are names that resound in the psyche of all three peoples isandlwana rorke s drift spioenkop and blood river to name just a few there are numerous lodges in this area and all offer tours of these battlefields the guiding is amongst the best you will experience anywhere in the world and as you listen to expertly recounted tales of how a hundred british soldiers held off some 4,000 zulus at rorke s drift or how ghandi paul kruger and winston churchill were all involved in a desperate struggle for the desolate summit of spioenkop you will be engaged informed and greatly moved entrance to isandlwana lodge isandlwana lodge isandlwana isandlwana lodge can be found in the heart of the battlefields carved into the nyoni rock on which the zulu commander stood during the battle of isandlwana in 1879 the thirteen en suite rooms all have magnificent views from their private balconies sweeping across the plains and the sphinx-like sentinel of isandlwana hill the stone and thatch lodge combines modern and ethnic styles and is a wonderfully relaxing base in these beautiful surroundings steeped in history nr babanango valley lodge isandlwana located in a valley between isandlwana and the historic zulu capital of ulundi babanango sits in a reserve of great beauty that is also a natural heritage site in addition to the battlefield tours 35 kilometres of trails cross the reserve so you can ride walk or bike through the wonderful scenery the nine bedrooms are simply and tastefully appointed and individually furnished in a classic country style the service and attention to detail belie the affordable price tag which helps explain the growing popularity of this lodge lounge at babanango valley lodge 40

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