Misty Hills brings you the Magaliesberg Battlefields Tour
Join Rob Milne our resident historian and author for an insightful tour of the Magaliesberg Battlefields.
Tour highlights include:
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- View the rough terrain of the Skurweberg where General Broadwood found the Boer right flank
- Stand where the Royal Field Artillery batteries deployed during the final stage of the Battle.
- See the route of De Lile’s Mounted Infantry attack.
- Stand next to the Drift where General Hamilton’s 21st Infantry Brigade crossed Six Mile Spruit.
- Enjoy refreshments on the lawn overlooking the Drift from which the first successful British attack was made.
Day tour inclusive of Misty Hills accommodation available at R1990.00 per person per night
Special valid only 11 May 2019.
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Day tour only
- Guided tour
- Light breakfast on arrival 11 May 2019
- Picnic lunch
- 3 x beverages during the day
- Guided tour
- Light breakfast on arrival 11 May 2019
- Picnic lunch
- 3 x beverages during the day
| Itinerary | Venue | |
| 11-May-19 | ||
| 08h00 | Arrival | Misty Hills |
| Light Breakfast, Coffee Tea and Juices | ||
| Introduction and Brief | ||
| 09h00 | Tour Group to board the bus | |
| Departure from Misty Hills | ||
| Battle of Sesmylspruit (Six Mile Spruit) | Hennops River | |
| 10h40 | Hennops Picnic Spot | Hennops Picnic Spot |
| General Broadwood finds the Boer Right Flank | ||
| 11h00 | Aloe Knoll near Hoogland Hydro | Aloe Knoll |
| General Smith-Dorrien deploys the 19th Brigade and 2 Batteries of Artillery. Colonel de Lisle breaks through the Boer Centre. | ||
| 11h50 | The Royal Elephant Hotel | The Royal Elephant Hotel |
| The Main British Army forded Six Mile Spruit (Hennops River) crossed here on 4th June 1900 | ||
| The bus will Stop at this destination and guests will be able to disembark and have a comfort break | ||
| Restroom facilities are available | ||
| 12h10 | The Velmore Hotel | The Velmore Hotel |
| A brief stop to view the ford where the 19th Brigade crossed on 4th June 1900 | ||
| 13h00 | Meerhof Lodge - Anecdotes over Lunch | Meerhof Lodge |
| Picnic lunch is served on the lawn under the trees | ||
| Restroom Facilities and a swimming pool is available | ||
| 14h10 | Rietfontein Camp and Cemetery | Ifafi/Xanadu |
| Visit the remains of the important British Basecamp and reminisce about the British casualties from neighbouring Battlefields (including both Battles of Silkaatsnek) who are buried there. | ||
| 14h50 | Schoeman's Cross | Saartjies Nek |
| Hear the story of the Boer "traitor", General Schoeman, the story of his tragic death, and why the memorial was erected | ||
| 15h15 | Voortrekker Graves | Broederstroom |
| A brief stop to visit the Voortrekker Cemetery where the two Pretorius brothers "Broeders" are at rest near the Stream "Broederstroom". Hear about the elder brother Bart Pretorius' role during the Battle of Blood River | ||
| 16h00 | Battle of Kalkheuwel | The Lion & Safari Park |
| The bus will Stop at this destination and guests will be able to disembark and have a comfort break | ||
| 17h00 | Arrival at Misty Hills - End of Tour | Misty Hills |
