Moves are afoot to resuscitate the Moth’s Isandlwana walk that was first held some 40 years ago.
The walk re-enacts the route of the fleeing British troops following the massacre at Isandlwana in January 1879.
The walk covers the rough terrain for at least 15km to the Buffalo River where Coghill and Melvill tried to save the Queen’s colours.
The walk fast became an institution in Dundee with hikers and historians from around the country making the annual trek to enjoy the walk and the fellowship offered by the Moths.
Walk was archived with rising petrol costs and other factors – including the loss of Moth members.
Recently, an intrepid Moth recce team attempted to find a new route for the MOTH walk.
Pat Rundgren, Moth and tour guide, reported that ‘we did experience some difficulty crossing the Buffalo River – contrary to popular belief there IS water in the river and the rocks are extremely slippery.’
Despite some getting separated from the group, and Shaughn Lake and Dudley Fleischman driving to Rorke’s Drift Hotel and quad-biking back, a good day was had by all and this will, hopefully, signal the re-launch of this historic walk.