b'THE ANGLO-BOER WARS Scan here NO END OF A LESSON for the full itinerary515 March 2026 Historical Background11 days In the first half of the 19th Century, a desire for freedom from the British Expert Historian: government drove large numbers of Afrikaners away from the settled areas into the hinterland. Conditions on the Great Trek were harsh and dangerous, Ian Knight and progress was contested by African groups along the way, but it achieved Activity Level: 2 its aim of independence for the Transvaal (1852) and the Orange Free State (1854). This, however, was the age of empire and Britain was pursuing the wealth and prosperity of this rich and fertile country, and in 1877 annexed This tour is a study of the two conflictsthe Transvaal republic. In 1881 the Boer population rebelled, and the fighting between the Afrikaners seekingbegan. We look at the events which led to that war, the opposing forces and independence and the freedom to maintainthe humiliating defeat of the Rooineks their unique way of life, and the imperialat Majuba Hill in February 1881. The life Forces of the British Empire during theof the new republic was short. With the height of the scramble for Africa. Travellingdiscovery of gold in the Transvaal, the through this wonderful country you will getBoer way of life was again threatened by a feeling for its vastness gaining an insightan influx of foreign miners, Uitlanders. into the problems this caused and how theIn October 1899 the conflict was Boers could use it to their advantage. Therereignited. This was a war of sieges, of is also a chance to spot some of Africashuge distances and guerrilla warfare unbeatable wildlife whilst venturing throughand we look at the commanders, impressive landscapes and staying in finestrategy tactics and the fighting men accommodation in serene and naturalof both sides whilst exploring the most surroundings. As we have learnt from ourimportant battle areas.Zulu tours, the local hospitality in South Africa is always warm and welcoming.Day 1Fly overnight from LondonDay 2 and/or start tour at Johannesburg Pretoria, State Model School, Melrose House, Voortrekker Monument, Schanskop Fort Hotel in Heidelberg 1 night (L,D)Day 3 Transvaal Rebellion: Laings Nek, Majuba Hill Hotel in Dundee1 night (B,L,D)Day 4 Talana, Elandslaagte, Ladysmith Hotel in Ladysmith2 nights (B,L,D)Day 5 The Relief Column: Ladysmith, Colenso, Thukela Heigh (B,L,D)Day 6Spion Kop, Drakensburg, Golden Gate National Park, LadybrandHotel1 night (B,L,D)Day 7Bloemfontein: Sannahs Post, Emily Hobhouse Museum, KimberleyHotel in Kimberley3 nights (B,L,D)ESSENTIALS Day 8Kimberley Relief Column: Kimberley, Magersfontein, Modder River (B,L,D)Best available hotels, meals as indicated,Day 9The Relief of Kimberley, Diamond Mine, free afternoon (B,L,D)drinks with dinner, all entrance fees,Day 10Johannesburg: Visit South African Museum of Military Historytour manager and expert historianLeave tour/overnight flight to London (B,L,D)throughout, all internal travel, optionalDay 11Arrival to London travel from UK.425926 TCE BROCHURE 2025-26_Aug25.indd 42 22/08/2025 13:35'