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FUGITIVES’ DRIFT LODGE, RORKE’S DRIFT

This delightful late-Victorian lodge overlooks the Buffalo River Gorge, very close to the battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift.

SUPERB STORYTELLERS BRING THE GRIPPING TALES OF THE ANGLO-ZULU WAR TO LIFE

Founded by the late historian David Rattray and his wife Nicky, Fugitives’ Drift has earned a reputation for its awe-inspiring battlefield tours. As well as seeing the historic sites, guests have the opportunity to hear expert guides and superb storytellers bring the gripping tales of the Anglo-Zulu War to life.

Otherwise, the lodge provides a quiet haven to unwind, set in the most magnificent surroundings with breathtaking views across Zululand. The 2,500 hectare Fugitives’ Drift Reserve plays host to an abundance of indigenous flora and fauna, including more than 300 species of bird. Join trained field guides on leisurely nature walks, game drives and horseback rides where you may encounter giraffes, kudu and zebra. Fly fishing and mountain biking are other popular pastimes.

Guests stay in either the luxurious main lodge or the neighbouring guesthouse, with a total of 16 individually decorated rooms. Both buildings are equipped with their own sitting and dining rooms, as well as swimming pools and fascinating collections of Zulu War memorabilia.

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FUGITIVES’ DRIFT LODGE, RORKE’S DRIFT

Fugitives’ Drift Lodge, at a glance

Family-run lodge combining wildlife with the history of the Anglo-Zulu War
Close to the Buffalo River, with great views of Isandlwana Mountain
Decorated in a minimal African style with stone floors, adobe walls and African art
Accommodation options include Fugitives’ Drift Lodge with 10 rooms and the adjacent Guesthouse with six rooms
Both come with a large dining room and sparkling swimming pool
Bedrooms are ensuite and individually decorated with simple but comfortable furnishings
Private verandas with sweeping views across the 2,500 acre Fugitives’ Drift Reserve
Beautiful shady garden

For leisure and pleasure

Daily guided battlefield tours, including to the sites of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift
Visits to the graves of Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill
Nature walks along scenic walking trails
Learn about the medicinal properties of certain plants from trained field guides
Birding watching excursions
Mountain biking, trail running and fly fishing
Tours on horseback
Browse the Lodge’s Harford Library and Fugitives’ Drift Museum

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