Maritz built a defensive laager using sods to build a wall underneath the wagons. It is here that Andries Pretorius joined the Trekkers on 22nd Nov and it is from here that the Wenkommando left for Mgungundlovu on 27th November 1837.
There is no on site information and the use of a Guide is recommended to enhance the experience of the site.
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