Two Boer Battles


Visit to Nooitgedacht (1899-1902 War); Visit to Bronkhorstspruit (1880 Battle)


Highlights

  • We visit the battlefield and share the story of the Battle of Bronhorstspruit from the First South African War.
  • We visit the spectacular Nooitgedacht site and tell the story of the battle from the Second South African War.

Tour

We start the day with an overview of the History of the country in the talk titled “20000 Years In 60 Minutes!” Plus an overview of events leading up to the two Wars.
We drive to Bronkhorstspruit and visit the site of the Battle that took place on 20th December, 1880, as well as the memorials there to the 94th Foot Regiment.
The story of the battle is told in vivid detail.
Then we drive past the Magaliesberg pointing out scenes of Battles enroute as well as Forts, to Nooitgedacht.
After a spectacular drive we come to the top of Nooitgedacht and describe the battle that took place there in 1901 in detail. Pointing out the scenes of battle and the roles played by the leaders on both sides.
SPECIAL PERMISSION HAS TO BE OBTAINED TO VISIT NOOITGEDACHT