Ladysmith Accommodation Guide
Ladysmith marks the starting point of the KwaZulu-Natal Battlefields Route, and has guided day trips to the famous battle sites of Rorke’s Drift, Isandlwana, Blood River, Colenso, Vaalkrans, Tugela Heights, Spioenkop, and Elandslaagte. Apart from the numerous battle-sites, both Zulu and Boer War related, there are many havens of bird and animal life and early history sites to be visited.
The 6 000 ha Spioenkop Nature Reserve, situated only 25 km from Ladysmith, is home to various species of wildlife including rhino, giraffe, zebra, a variety of antelope and an abundance of bird life, while Spioenkop Dam is a popular venue for angling, yachting, water skiing and power boating.
Birdwatchers are well catered for, with the Malendeni Bird Sanctuary home to 263 species of bird recorded at the maturation ponds and surrounding flooded areas.
Accommodation:
The Royal Hotel
The Royal Hotel is situated in the center of Ladysmith and has provided accommodation and food since the 1850’s. The perfect place to mix business with pleasure and conveniently located midway between Durban and Johannesburg, makes this Hotel the ideal destination for business executives, weary travelers and tourists.
Website – www.royalhotel.co.za Contact no – (036) 637 2176
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