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the picturesque Biggarsberg, are the towns of Dundee and Glencoe.
Our area boasts the largest concentration of battlefields in South
Africa. Here Boer, Brit and Zulu clashed in bloody conflict and
shaped the future of South Africa. Dundee is a central and convenient
base from which to explore the various sites. From Dundee most battlefields
are no more than a day's outing - whether you are traveling east
or west, to Johannesburg or Durban or heading to the Drakensberg
mountains. Knowledgeable local guides will show you the sites and
recount tales of epic battles, bravery and betrayal.
At the base of the Indumeni mountain, the highest
peak in the Biggarsberg range of mountains, is Wasbank, a small
town which time has appeared to pass by. Indumeni means 'where
the thunder rolls' and the area around this mountain is called
Endumeni, hence the name of the municipal authority of this area.
Situated equidistant between Durban and Johannesburg, with well-established
road, rail and air infrastructure, the Indumeni region is the
geographic centre of Northern KwaZulu Natal.
There are numerous provincial and national government
departmental branches in Dundee. The whole area has a fascinating
and multi-faceted history. There are numerous interesting and
unusual places to visit and in doing so, you can experience our
culture and heritage. The cultural, economic and military history
of the area is depicted in the Talana Museum, on the outskirts
of Dundee.
A number of gracious old homes in the towns
and on nearby farms have been converted into tourist accommodation.
Hotels, guest lodges, self-catering cottages and caravan parks
offer visitors a wide range of excellent quality accommodation.
The area is home to a number of skilled crafts
people. Pottery, wood work, hand knotted carpets, woven grass
baskets, Zulu beadwork, are all produced here and artists and
crafts people can be seen at work in their own environment. Currently
the main industry is agriculture. The main farming activity is
cattle ranching and local livestock sales are among the most lucrative
in KwaZulu Natal. Sheep, dairy and crop farming also form part
of the agricultural enterprise.
The mining of coal, once the primary industry
of northern KwaZulu Natal, has been overtaken by agriculture.
It nevertheless will continue to contribute to the economy of
the region well into the future. The history of coal mining is
graphically depicted in true to life exhibits at Talana Museum.
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PMB Heritage Tours
- Making History Unforgettable
Evan Jones conducts personalised battlefield
tours in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Tours can
vary from 1 day to 1 month, and the company has links with other
small tour operators throughout South Africa to arrange ongoing
tours in other areas of the Country for clients.
Evan Jones based in Dundee, was registered in
1991 as Specialist Battlefields Guide. Also a registered Kwa Zulu-Natal
Provincial guide he also takes clients on tailor-made tours throughout
KZN , the Free State and Northern Cape provinces. He has acquired
a vast knowledge of both the battlefields and his beautiful home
province of KZN. His easy going, professional and informative
presentations are delivered with wit and humour, and bring out
his long held passion for history and the battlefields. He is
a full time independent tour operator and has previously been
awarded Tour Operator of the Year by KwaZulu-Natal Tourism, and
has received many other service accolades.
In 2007 he was awarded badge No 27 by the International
Guild of Battlefield guides, and became the first South African
to receive this prestigious award.
Tel/Fax: +27-34-2124040
Mobile: +27-82-8078598
Email: battleguide@telkomsa.net
Web: www.batttleguide.co.za
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