The Anglo-Boer War saw some of the largest, bravest, and botched actions in the history of the British Army. Over 50 of these were fought in the Johannesburg-Pretoria-Swartruggens-Val Area and many of the battle sites are remarkably preserved to this day. See below for Popular Tours
Spring is Here !
The Spring on the famous Mauser 1898 rifle used by the Boers required a force of 19lbs to compress it as part of the bolts assembly. The spring assembly is considered far superior for accuracy than the Lee Metford 303, which was designed more to lay down rapid fire. Now there is a contradiction to what we were taught ! Want to know why ? You will only understand once you have sat in a skansa or stood at the foot of a hill on a battlefield. Walk with me in your forefathers footsteps.
1/2 day Tour -Ben Viljeon & Defence of Kleinfontein
The ever popular Battle of Diamond Hill /Donkerhoek .Covering the Kleinfontein Plateau area of the battle, where Ben Viljoen dug in his defences to frustrate General Ian Hamilton , sit in the stone defences where Johnny Boer watched 6000 troops approach from Zwavelpoort . Visit the Boer Memorial and the Commonwealth Cemetery- Duration approx 3 hours – Price R400pp Special price bring your group of 4 for a total of R1000.00
Group & Specialist Tours
4×4 , Hiking , Geocaching , Educational ,Family and Friends . Battlewalks can organise your trip to suit your specific interests. In the comfort of your own vehicle in convoy with your friends .Battlewalks will take you on a day or weekend of discovery without missing out on any of the historical sites of history and mystery .
We can package our tours to suit your needs from individual packages to international groups , from young to old , frail to fit , you won’t miss out with Battlewalks
Communication
Colin Ross (Ex British Military)Founder of BattleWalks
South African Tourist Guide GP6268
International Guild of Battlefield Guides 1026
South African Military History Society
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