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Dundee

Dundee is central to the battlefields of Rorkes Drift, Isand

Dundee 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.

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Accommodation in and around Dundee

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

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

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

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

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

Penny Farthing Country House    accommodation in Dundee
Penny Farthing is situated on a 3 000 hectare cattle and game farm in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal battlefields and is in close proximity to Rorke's Drift, Isandlwana and Blood River. The house is built on the original foundations of the col... More

Swerwersrus Gastehuis    accommodation in Dundee
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Zulu Wings Game Lodge    accommodation in Dundee
Accommodation between Dundee/Nqutu KwaZulu-Natal lies nestled in the Biggarsberg and is centrally situated close to the Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift and Blood River Battlefield sites as well as the Talana Museum in Dundee. Zulu Wings Game Lodge is i... More

Kwa Rie Resort & Caravan Park    accommodation in Dundee
The Kwa-Rie Caravan Park is situated in the heart of the historical town of Dundee. The area boasts the largest concentration of battlefields in South Africa, and has a very special historical value to the Afrikaans, English and Zulu cultures.  ... More




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