
Forts & citadels
The Old Fort
Durban, South Africa
Built in the 1840s as a British military stronghold, Durban's Old Fort is now peppered with WWII relics and features a poignant military cemetery. The highlight here is the intimate museum housing regalia from the Anglo-Zulu wars. Ideal for history buffs exploring South African colonial and military past, especially under the warm autumn sun.
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- Best months
- Dec–May
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