Villas Accommodation Near Blood River Heritage Site
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
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More info about Blood River Heritage Site
Several kilometres west of Dundee in the KwaZulu-Natal Province lies the Blood River Heritage Site. The site commemorates an epic battle that took place between Voortrekkers and Zulus in 1838 and came to be known as the Battle of Blood River. The reason for the battle is still under debate, however, the Blood River Heritage Site describes the actual battle in detail and guides are on hand to offer tours through the facility. At the centre of the museum complex is an impressive wrought iron and bronze life-size casting of 64 wagons placed in a ‘laager’ formation. In this formation, wagons were placed in a circle and the Voortrekkers could then fire upon the Zulu impis (soldiers) from the safety of the inner circle. On the morning of 16 December 1838, the battle began, the impis with their assegais and swollen numbers against the smaller party of Voortrekkers with their rifles and 2 cannons. By the... Show more
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Luxurious and large, Villas are ideal for those wanting to self-cater with all the comforts and amenities of high-end accommodation. These usually include several bedrooms, with at least the master ensuite. The kitchen and living areas are fully equipped with top-of-the-range facilities; making it easy to whip-up quick holiday meals or go full gourmet should you choose to. The lounge will have a full entertainment system, including Dstv, and wifi can be expected. Due to the general size of the Villas, they are best suited to families, with older children, or small to medium groups of friends.