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Popular Tours
1/2 day Tour -Ben Viljeon & Defence of Kleinfontein
Covering the Kleinfontein Plateau area of the battle, where Ben Viljoen dug in his defences to frustrate General Ian Hamilton , sit in the stone defences where Johnny Boer watched 6000 troops approach from Zwavelpoort . Visit the Boer Memorial and the Commonwealth Cemetery- Duration approx 3 hours – Price R400pp
Accommodating all ages the flexibility of the Self Drive tour is very popular . We will design the tour to suit your preference without missing out on some of the great battle sites such as Diamond Hill, Rhenosterkop, Witpoort ,Balmoral, Bakenlaagte, Wilmansrust, Grootvlei ,Whisky Train Incident, The Val Hotel and surrounding area rich with battles and skirmishes ‘amongst the farms
Full Day Tour 4×4
Covering the entire Left Flank of General Louis Botha’s defence and General Ian Hamilton’s attack from Rhenosterfontein to Kleinfontein, Boer Memorial,Commonwealth Cemetery and Afrikaner Cultural Centre.Lunch at Legends Bistro .Drive along Rhenosterfontein Ridge to see the remarkable defences Duration 6 hours- R600 per vehicle ( Lunch for own account)
Rhenosterkop-Self Drive & Cheese Farm
Self drive tour starting with the drive to the top of the majestic Rhenosterkop for an overview of the complete Battlefield we then travel on with further stops and exclusive access to Gen Viljoens and Mullers laagers. *We finish the day at Qodesh Cheese Farm where you can sample the cheese boards have afternoon tea and feed the goats *Optional
Rhenosterkop/Balmoral Weekend-( Guests can arrive Friday evening)
Staying at the wonderful and historic Dirks Place with camping or Chalets options our tour starts Saturday morning ,covering Rhenosterkop followed by a game drive or 4×4 experience .After a wholesome Sunday Breakfast provided by Dirk we visit the family cemetery of General Hertzog and then drive the farm roads to Balmoral where we explore the battle site and visit the concentration camp. Refreshments at The Anglo Boer Pub & Restaurant .
If you want a tour designed with a family ,historical figure or a regimental interest then let us guide you in their footsteps.This has proven to be a very fulfilling and emotional experience.
4×4 Overland, Weekend Adventures, Geocaching , Teambuilding ,Hiking Trails
We can package our tours to suit your needs from individual packages to international groups , from young to old , frail to fit , you won’t miss out with Battlewalks
Colin Ross (Ex British Military)Founder of BattleWalks
South African Tourist Guide GP6268
International Guild of Battlefield Guides 1026
South African Military History Society
T: +27 (0)72 997 9964 | E: colin@battlewalks.co.za
