:::  Isandlawana :::
 
::: Rorke's Drift - photo by John Hone :::
 
::: Mpati and surrounding area :::

The Royal is the ideal place from which to explore the Anglo-Zulu and Anglo-Boer War (South African War) battlefields, and is also in close proximity to the Drakensberg and the Itala Game Reserve.

DUNDEE ATTRACTIONS

Dundee attractions include:

  • a fine golf course
  • water sports
  • the Moth Shell hole
  • an excellent Museum at Talana
  • and Zulu cultural experiences are also on offer in the area.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA

The following are but a few in the endless list of things to do and see:

  • The Battle of Blood River Heritage Site and the Ncome Museum; Isandlwana Battlefield; Rorke’s Drift Museum and the site of the death of the Prince Imperial of France.
  • You can also view San Bushmen paintings, Iron Age smelting sites, and enjoy a range of eco-tourism experiences such as numerous hiking trails and horse trails, bird watching, photographic safaris, mountain biking, abseiling and white water rafting.
  • There are also many game reserves in the area such as the Weenen Game Reserve, the Spioenkop Nature Reserve, the Chelmsford Nature Reserve and Wagendrift Nature Reserve, among others.
  • At Hattingspruit is the Tom Worthington Dam where you will find the Farmer’s Brewery that brews traditional home-brewed German and Austrian beers.

Accredited Battlefields Tour guides are also available and can be arranged by the hotel.

   
 
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