Location: South Africa » Kwazulu Natal » Battlefields » Anglo Zulu Wars » DundeeDundeeDundee is central to the battlefields of Rorkes Drift, IsandDundee is one of the centres of northern KwaZulu-Natal and started life as a private farm on which British soldiers fighting the Zulu War of 1879 camped. After the soldiers left, the owner of the farm recognized its location and planned a town. Dundee was named after a town back in his home country by a Scottish coal miner called Peter Smith. Dundee was proclaimed by Smith and several others, including his son-in law who was reputed to be one of the last men to escape from Isandlwana alive. Dundee is surrounded by coal mines earning it the title of Coalopolis. Much of the farming activity is centred around dairy farming. Local farmers have combined to encourage wildlife to return to their farms and to promote tourism in the area by providing hiking trails, accommodation and working farm holidays. The town has a population of some 30,000 and a mild climate with bracing winters and warm summers. Dundee is central to the battlefields of Rorkes Drift, Isandlwana, Blood River, the Prince Imperial, Fugitives Drift and Elandslaagte. Dundee Publicity Association, P/Bag X2024, Dundee Contact 034 212121 2182837 fx   
Accommodation in and around Dundee Battlefields Country Lodge accommodation in Dundee
Battlefields Country Lodge boasts 50 en-suite rooms, in three different styles, with DSTV and Tea & Coffee Facilities. We also offer campsites for those who like to “ruff it” . Our Silos are defiantly unique in there design model... More
 The Lapha accommodation in Dundee
Nestled in a lush garden rich in bird life, The Lapha offers upmarket accommodation with controlled access to the property. Conference and office support facilities are available, while the spa bath, summerhouse and games room provide relaxation and ... More
 Penryn accommodation in Dundee
PENRYN is a gracious old home, situated in central Dundee, close to all amenities and easily accessible. It is a listed building. The house has been tastefully converted into a charming an... More
 Isandlwana Lodge accommodation in Dundee
“A striking and remarkable mount is Isandlwana; not another hill around is there in the least like it.” Bertrand Mitford – Traveller and Author. Isandlwana Lodge offers twelve luxury rooms all en-suite and tastefully decora... More
 The Royal Country Inn accommodation in Dundee
The Royal Country Inn in Dundee combines the benefits of modern accommodation with an old-world charm. Situated in the heart of the battlefields, halfway between Johannesburg and Durban, it is the id... More
 Nxala Ranch accommodation in Dundee
Named for the elusive Mountain Reedbuck that roam the 1600 hectares of mountains and green grassland. Nxala Ranch is your ideal breakaway location for the family or corporate guests on a working farm. The thatch-roofed lodge, situated at the foot of... More
 iSibindi Zulu Lodge accommodation in Dundee
Only a stones throw from the famous Rorke s Drift Battlefield this luxurious lodge nestles among the thorny Acacias on the koppie at in the Isibindi Eco-Reserve. The traditional Zulu Bee-Hive styled huts provides luxurious and unique accommodation. E... More
 Penny Farthing Country House accommodation in Dundee
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 Fugitives' Drift Lodge accommodation in Dundee
The Rattray family, pioneers of Heritage Tourism in South Africa, created these award-winning facilities to allow visitors to savour the extraordinary saga of the Anglo-Zulu War. Had one tried to dream up geography and topography for a clash between ... More
 Fugitives' Drift Guest House accommodation in Dundee
In its original state, the Guest House was the home of Mr Johan Potgieter and his family. "Mr Pot" was immortalised in Gillian Rattray's award winning tome "The Springing of the Year". He was one of the great storytellers of t... More
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