Battlefields Routes

The Zulu name "Talana" meaning "the shelf where precious items are stored" is a most appropriate name for this large and varied museum.

The museum comprises 23 buildings, dedicated to subjects as diverse as war and agriculture, mining, industry and domestic life.

Isandlwana, the battle that rocked Victorian Britain; at which the Zulus wiped out a substantial British force including the 1st Battalion, 24th Foot.

Rorke’s Drift: the iconic defence of the mission station by a small force of British and colonial troops; which saw a record award of Victoria Crosses and restored the faith of Victorian Britain in the Army.

Dingane Attacks the Voortrekker Laager at the Ncome River.

Buller’s second disastrous attempt to cross the Tugela River to relieve Ladysmith.