Colenso
Afrikaans name: Colenso

The main street through Colenso
Photo © Steven Herbert
KwaZulu-Natal
The small town of Colenso is situated on the banks of the Tugela River. As you enter the town you cross the river on the Bulwer bridge which was built in 1879.
The town has suffered two setbacks in recent history. Firstly the power station that had previded employment to many people was decommissioned in 1985. A few years later the N3 freeway was completed and this caused all traffic to bypass the town completely.
Accommodation in ColensoOne reason to visit Colenso is for the battlefields monuments in the area. The Battle of Colenso was fought their on 15 December 1899 between the British forces and the Boers. This battle was a disaster for the British firces with 143 being killed and a further 756 wounded. The Boers suffered 8 fatalities and 30 wounded.
Colenso weather
COLENSO WEATHER
Photo © Steven Herbert
References and further reading
Book of the Road - 4th edition - Author: MapStudio - Year Published: 2019 - Page: 114Conolly's Guide to Southern Africa - Author: Denis Conolly - Year Published: 1982 - Page: 235
Farm Stall to Farm Stall - Author: Jennifer Stern - Year Published: 2014 - Page: 126
On Route - A region by region guide to South Africa - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Year Published: 1995 - Page: 138
Reader's Digest Illustrated Guide to Southern Africa - 4th edition - Author: - Year Published: 1986 - Page: 334
Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Year Published: 1991 - Page: 72
The Pictorial Motoring Atlas of South Africa - Author: Maxwell Leigh - Year Published: 1987 - Page: 119
Where to see Birds in Natal - Author: Gordon Bennett - Year Published: 1989 - Page: 39
Where to Watch Birds in Southern Africa - Author: A. Berruti and J.C. Sinclair - Year Published: 1983 - Page: 187