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At Fugitives’ Drift Lodge · Photo: Fugitives Drift Lodge / fugitivesdrift.com
Walking safarisZululand · South Africa

Melvill and Coghill graves walk

Fugitives' Drift takes its name from the river crossing where survivors of Isandlwana escaped into Natal. Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill died near here trying to save the Queen's colours of their regiment and were awarded the first posthumous Victoria Crosses. A guided walk on the lodge's own reserve visits their graves and explains what happened at the drift. It is included in the lodge's standard rate.

Operated by Fugitives' Drift Lodge

Difficulty

Easy

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Details checked against the official provider source · verified 02/11/2026

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