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  INFORMATION:
  ABOUT THE BATTLEFIELDS |  ESHOWE | MELMOTH | ULUNDI | BABANANGO 

 
Province: KwaZulu Natal
Region: Battlefields
Route: Battlefields Route

CULTURE AND HERITAGE ROUTES
PROVINCE: KWAZULU-NATAL
ROUTE: BATTLEFIELDS ROUTE (Page 1-6)

Where brave soldiers fell and widows wept
A land where Shaka’s mighty Zulu warriors once reigned supreme until they crossed swords with soldiers of the Queen
Legends they were, some stood out from the rest
Churchill, Gandhi and Dingane are the ones we know best
Come, relive the past and if you want to explore
Rest assured it’s not just battlefields, blood and gore.
On horseback or foot, traverse scenic, historic mountains
Shake off your worries at game reserves and warm mineral fountains  Visit living museums and all sorts of craft-making ventures.
In luxury lodges or quaint country places 
At log fires, farm stalls and cosy pubs you’ll meet many new faces
In the now tranquil fields where Zulu, Boer and Brit once fought
The Battlefields Route is nearer than you thought.

ROUTE 1: KING SHAKA’S WAY
Our story starts with a young boy, outcast from his clan, forced to find a home for himself and his mother. The young Shaka was to develop into a great warrior, chief and finally King of the Zulus. His leadership bound all the clans of the uNguni people into the greatest nation known today the Zulus.

Let us take you through the beautiful rolling hills and valleys that make up KwaZulu-Natal. Meet its friendly people, learn its intriguing history and experience its unique culture. This is a land of great beauty from its magnificent coastline, to its world class game reserves and heritage sites, through to the open rolling cattle plans of  the north west.

Explore the area around Stanger, Eshowe, Melmoth and northwards to Ulundi, King Cetswayo’s royal residence, Opathe Game Reserve, and west towards Babanango. This hamlet reputedly got its name from young lads sent out to find some lost cattle and proclaiming to their father “Baba, nango” or “Father, there they are”. Well, "Here it is" -- waiting for you to explore this region which is rich in tradition. Come and learn a little of the time-honoured culture of “The People of Heaven”.

For more information:
TOURISM INFORMATION SERVICE
Ladysmith Tourism
(Emnambithi/Ladysmith Community Tourism Organisation)
Includes Ladysmith and its suburbs of Colenso, Ezakheni and Steadville
Contact Person: Fifi Meyer
Tel: +27 36 6372992 or 082 627 5758
Email:  info@ladysmith.co.za
Website: www.ladysmith.co.za

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