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Anglo Boer War Battlefields Tours
We offer Anglo Boer War Battlefield Tours covering all the battles fought in the Natal Campaign during the Anglo Boer War. We do a half-day tour and a single-day tour and a 4-day tour but if you want to cover more ground, we'd be delighted to customize an itinerary for you.
Battle of Willow Grange
(½ day tour) ¦ (single R2 300) ¦ (double R2 800)
Tour Description: Your first taste of an Anglo Boer War Battlefield Tour starts when you arrive at Halls Country House, 4 star “farmhouse” style accommodation in the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains. A warm welcome, a drink before dinner and a hearty 3 course farmhouse meal. (Think slow-ccoked meat, garden-fresh vegetables, thick gravy and homemade bread).
Your tour guide will share your 7:30 am breakfast with you as he gives you a bit of background and “sets the scene”. The Battle of Willow Grange was fought shortly after the Boers had besieged Ladysmith. Your tour follows the fortunes of the Boer raiding party from their crossing of the Thukela River on 14 November; the ambush of the armoured train and the capture of Winston Churchill the following day; to the battle of Willow Grange on 23 November 1899.
Willow Grange is one of the most unspoiled pieces of Africa in our area. We’ll drive up the old Natal Government Railway railbed, from the original Willow Grange station, onto Brynbella Hill. After viewing the Boer positions, the tour continues on towards Harris Hill where the story of this landmark battle unfolds.
You’ll have your lunchtime picnic in the shade at the foot of Harris Hill. Early afternoon it’s back to Halls Country House and the rest of your breakaway. It’s a great day out in the fresh air, in scenic surroundings with an amiable and knowledgeable guide.
Includes • 1 night’s accommodation at Halls Country House • dinner, breakfast and picnic • guide fees and expenses • entrance fees • transport • insurance. Excludes bar.
This tour is the one that’s feasible if you’ve only got time for 1 night at Halls. You can be moving on by 2:30 in the afternoon. So it would suit those who are time pressured or who just want a “taster” of what a Battlefield Tour is all about.
Alternatively, stay the extra night – if it’s a Wednesday during term time, take in a Drakensberg Boys' Choir concert. And if it’s not a Wednesday or it’s not term time, you’ve got the Midlands Meander Arts & Crafts Route.
Extra (before or after) night(s) can be booked at Halls normal seasonal B & B rates which you can find HERE.
Audio : Willow Grange
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