The Blood River Monument and Museum, part of the Ncome - Blood River Heritage Site, tells the story of the Battle of Blood River from the viewpoint of the Voortrekkers and places the encounter in the broader context of the Great Trek. Learn about the history of Blood River. See a bronze wagon laager and granite wagon monument. Watch a 45-minute video in English or Afrikaans. Make your way across the river to the Ncome Museum and, in addition to learning about Zulu culture, get a different perspective on history.