Open-air museum and partially reconstructed isigodlo (harem) of King Cetshwayo’s royal residence as well as Ondini Cultural Museum. 9km outside Ulundi along the road to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. Toilets, Museum Shop and refreshments available.
King Mpande ruled Zululand from 1840 to 1872 and managed to live in harmony with both the Voortrekkers for the short time they governed Natal and later with the British. During his rule large numbers of Zulus migrated south and…
Fort Amiel was opened as the Cultural History Museum of Newcastle in 1990 at the restored British military base built in 1876 by the 80th Regiment or Staffordshire Regiment. It was used during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and Anglo-Boer…
20 October 1899 Talana Museum, situated three kilometres outside Dundee on the Vryheid road, is no repository of old and dusty relics, ancient tomes and yellowing photographs. Established in 1982 to coincide with the centenary of Dundee, the name Talana…
Acclaimed as one of the best Anglo Boer War museums in South Africa, its displays on the famous Siege and Relief of Ladysmith have thrilled countless Boer War enthusiasts. Built in 1884 as a market house, it served as a…
The Zululand Historical Museum is housed at Fort Nongqayi. The Fort was built in 1883 by the British to house the Zulu Native Policemen called Nongqayi and was completed in 1894. The Nongqayi were trained in this fort and were…
This neat museum just across the river from the wagon laager at Blood River gives a fascinating insight into the formation, history and life of the Zulu nation. Also see The Msunduzi / Voortrekker Museum
Once the home of the Dutch Reformed Church Pastor Rev. Neethling now houses the Utrecht Museum. Emergency numbers are 067 110 3152 / 081 816 2861.
Erected shortly after the Langalibalele Rebellion to counter raiding San(Bushmen). Magnificent stone structure overlooking the town of Estcourt. Houses a fine museum. Toilets available.
The Gandhi Museum in the original court house. Gandhi was tried on two occasion sin this court and sentenced to serve prison sentences. The exhibits focus on his time in South Africa, Dundee and in the context of his whole…
The Nieuwe Republiek (1884 – 1888) was one of 16 independent republics that came into being in South Africa before 1961. They were the result of a colonial south that accepted British Rule and a republican north that desired freedom…
Endumeni/Isandlwana Shellhole has an outstanding military collection that is on display in the museum. There are a considerable number of unique items with amazing stories. The Shellhole open every Friday from 17:00 and anyone is welcome to join us for…
This old building has been magnificently restored and now houses a unique exhibit on the history of early Vryheid. Contact Annelize 083 991 7100 or Andre van Ellinkhuyzen 083 254 5528
