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"To Cetshwayo from Queen Victoria". This is the inscription on a replica of a large three handled mug in the Zululand Historical Museum in Eshowe. With a section devoted entirely to The History of The Zulu, the museum is housed in the former British Fort, Nonquai, which has been declared a national monument. The name Eshowe is said by some to be a Zulu word imitating the sound of the cool ...
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 Fort Nongqayi Museum Village: less than 5 km
A lesser known, yet still very interesting attraction of Zululand, is its Historical Museum. The museum is housed within the historic Fort Nongqayi. The old white fort was built by the British in 1883 to garrison a Zulu peace keeping force called the N  Lake Phobane: less than 5 km
Lake Phobane, formerly known as Goedertrouw Dam is located about fifteen kilometers north of Eshowe. Lake Phobane is the second largest dam in KwaZulu Natal and is supplied with water by seven rivers of which four flow throughout the entire year.
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Along the outskirts of Eshowe, there stands a monument on Mpodweni Hill, a short distance from the Dinuzulu township, which is dedicated to Maqhamusela Khanyile. The monument is known as Martyr's Cross, and consists of a simple cross situated on a high  Eshowe Country Club: less than 5 km
Holes: 18
Par: 70
Tel: 035 474 4884
Hime Street, Eshowe
 Siege of Eshowe: less than 5 km
No.1 Column of the British invasion force, under Colonel Charles Pearson, had been ordered to establish an advanced base at Eshowe before continuing the advance upon Ulundi. On 12 January 1879 the British force crossed over the Tugela River from Natal
Cetshwayo's Grave: less than 5 km
Dlinza Forest: less than 5 km
Highlights:
- 250-hectare old forest
- 125-metre Aerial Boardwalk
- birder's paradise
- butterflies
Located just outside Eshowe
Fort Nongqai: less than 5 km
Zulu War Graves: 12 km
Royal Zulu Footpath: 18 km
Battle of Gingindlovu: 22 km
British relief was sent to break the Siege of Eshowe by a Zulu Impi of King Cetshwayo in 1879.
An estimated 1,000 Zulu warriors defending their land were mowed down with Gatling guns.
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Goedertrou Dam
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Dlinza Forest Accommodation in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal
There are 4 unique, tastefully furnished self-catering, fully-equipped log
cabins, set in a tranquil garden bordering the Dlinza Forest, where abundant
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Ithala Game Reserve in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal
This magnificent reserve, tumbling from the heights of the Ngotshe Mountains
a thousand meters down into a deep valley, carved over the eons by the Phongolo
River revealing the world\'s oldest rock formations, is a game viewers paradise. |
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The George Hotel in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal
This comfortable, family run, Victorian Country Hotel is the ideal stopover for local and overseas travellers and businessmen as it has so much to offer. The Quarters Restaurant, The Happy George Bar, spacious garden around a large swimming pool ... |
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Birds Of Paradise Bed & Breakfast in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal
The cozy B&B is separate from the main house, each room having its own entrance.
There are 8 comfortable double and 2 non smoking rooms.You can be assured of
quality accommodation. We offer comfortable beds |
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Eshowe Guest House in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal
The town of Eshowe, 1 1/2 hours North of Durban (Which has an international
airport). The \"City set on a hill\" where Zulu kings used to reside, wrapped
around the 250ha Dlinza Forest. Our family run... |
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