Blood River Battlefield, Dundee
The Battle of Blood River, Bloed River in Afrikaans, is the site of one of the most famous conflicts in South African history and an important site on South Africa’s Battlefield Route. The Voortrekkers, under the command of Andries Pretorius, defeated King Dingane's impi or Zulu army at this site in 1838. The Blood River Monument and Ncome Museum, located on the opposite side of the Ncome River, tell the story from two different perspectives. The monument is a tribute to the Battle of Blood River. The museum is a memorial to the Zulu army as well as a Zulu cultural center. Events include monthly performances of traditional isiZulu and seSotho songs.
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Getting There
Blood River Battlefield is located in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. The monument and museum are situated 48km (30 miles) from Dundee and 72 km (45 miles) from Vryheid and are accessible from the R33. The access road is unpaved.
Hours & Times
The monument and museum are open daily 9:00 - 16:00 in winter and 8:00 - 17:00 in summer. Both are closed Christmas Day. A 30-minute video, in English or Afrikaans, is shown at the Blood River Visitor Centre.
Admission & Fees
An entrance fee is charged at Blood River Battlefield. Admission to Ncome Museum is free of charge.
Contact Details
To book guided tours of the monument dial +27 (072) 988 3544 or send an email to museum@voortrekkermon.org.za. To contact Ncome Museum dial +27 (034) 271 8121 or email ncome@telkomsa.net.
Things to Keep in Mind
The Blood River Visitor Centre houses a combined bookstore and souvenir shop as well as a small, Boer-style restaurant. While picnicking is prohibited on battlefield grounds there is a picnic spot nearby. A campground is also located in the vicinity.
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