The Battlefield Route in KwaZulu-Natal is a historical place where most significant battles were fought on South African soil. This is a truly rich experience. The battlefields are well-preserved and have a conspicuous atmosphere and the information centres or tourists can call to mind vivid pictures of the tough battles fought here. Many of the battlefield sites have remained unchanged since the time of the battle and thus have no facilities. For many parts of the world, including South Africa, the later part of the 19th century was a time of great conflict and confrontation. KwaZulu-Natal particularly saw much of this. The British were at the height of their empire-building fervour, the Zulu nation was one of the most powerful in Africa, and the Boers had shaken off the dust of British colonialism, and set off into the interior to take control of their own destiny. If you thought this may sound like a recipe for disaster you’d be right! Not Boer, Brit nor Zulu came away unscathed, as there were scuffles, stand-up battles, sieges and ambushes by all, on all.
