The Zulu War of 1879 is famous throughout the English-speaking world for the great battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift.  The spectacular Fugitives’ Drift property, a Natural Heritage Site, overlooks both Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, and includes the site where Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill lost their lives attempting to save their Regiments Queen’s Colour and gaining postumous V.C.'s. If one tried to dream up geography and topography for the clash between two great nations, one could hardly come up with a more fantastic scene than this one. It was here that David and Nicky Rattray pioneered Heritage Tourism in South Africa and created an award winning lodge for visitors to savour this extraordinary saga. Led by the finest guides in South Africa, thought-provoking and often emotionally charged tours are conducted daily to Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift. Walks and horserides through the reserve to view abundant game and birdlife are offered as well as fishing the 20km frontage on the Buffalo River. Our advise is to spend longer here than you think you need as there is far more to see and enjoy than just the battlefields, good as they are. The reserve offers a choice of accommodation in either the Lodge or the Guest House.  Fugitives’ Drift Lodge is set on a hillside above the Buffalo River Gorge.and has spacious and luxurious en-suite cottages which all have private verandahs and broad views over the plains. The Lodge has a nice swimming pools set in colourful, well established gardens which are home to innumerable bird species Enjoy superb meals in the splendid atmosphere of a veritable museum of Zulu War memorabilia.  Attentive, well-informed staff are on hand to ensure that visitors leave with a thorough understanding of the region, its people and their history. Enjoy sundowners around a fire under a canopy of Paperbarks, with magical Isandlwana looming on the skyline. Diverse and abundant wildlife includes giraffe, zebra, kudu, hartebeest and a host of smaller antelope, as well as 275 recorded bird species.  The Buffalo Gorge is a Natural Heritage Site where spectacular walks can be enjoyed.    Bedrooms 8 spacious, comfortable, en-suite cottages each with a private verandah affording views over the plains flanking the Buffalo River Gorge. Battlefield Tours An excelent chioce professionally guided AngoZulu and Anglo Boer war tours are availalble. The lodge guides are Rob Caskie, Joseph Ndim and George Irwin. Other Activities  Good riding , fishing, walking, exploring and picnicing, birdwatching is available in the reserve. Further afield  you can see the Mangeni Falls, Masondo, Blood River, the Prince Imperials Grave and a number of intersting cultural and community projects. Fugitives Drift also ownes Fugitives Drift Guesthouse  and two charming seaside properties on the Garden Route Fairview and Natures Valley.