The area around The Five Star Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge is steeped in the most remarkable history! It is the centre of the historic Anglo-Boer War, during which there was bloody conflict between the Boer and Brit.

During the Historic Battlefields Adventure Weekend which is to be held at Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge, Ken Gillings - retired businessman, soldier, renowned historian and acclaimed battlefield guide, will conduct a guided tour of the battlefields bringing in the concept of how battlefield blunders can benefit business. Ken has been conducting battlefields tours for over 40 years and has written extensively on South African military history.

October 1899 marked the beginning of the Anglo-Boer War and Ladysmith was to be a key point in the struggle for Natal. No fewer than five battles were fought in Gen Sir Redvers Buller’s attempts to relieve the town -

• The Battle of Colenso 15 Dec 1899
• The Battle of iNthabamnyama 20-22 Jan 1900
• The Battle of Spioenkop 23-24 Jan 1900
• The Battle of Vaalkrantz 5-7 Feb 1900
• The Battle of Tugela Heights 12-28 Feb 1900

Several battles were fought prior to and during the 118 day Siege of Ladysmith. One of the most famous was fought adjacent to The Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge, at Elandslaagte on the 21st October 1899, when a classic conventional manoeuvre executed by Col Ian Hamilton resulted in a staggering defeat for the Boers and the death of their impetuous commander, Gen Jan Kock.

Reserve your exclusive battlefield tour weekend and private suite in our boutique private game lodge by contacting 031 818 0340 or reservations@nambitihills.com.. We recommend you also reserve accommodation for your friends as we’re sure you wouldn’t want them to miss out on such an extraordinary opportunity. Please book early to avoid disappointment as space is limited.

The price will be R2650 per person per night sharing and will include all meals, drinks(excluding premium wines, champagnes and all spirits), snacks, accommodation as well as inspirational guided tours and workshops with Ken Gillings. This experience is set to commence on Friday the 19th of November and will end on Sunday the 21st of November 2010.