A journey to the mouth of the Umvoti River in Natal, 1849 (lithograph)

The description portrays a journey to the mouth of the Umvoti River in Natal, as documented in a journal entry from September 5th, 1847. The path leads through grassy hills populated with wildlife like antelopes, wild boars, and birds. Upon reaching the shore, lions are spotted before retreating into the reeds. Alligators bask in the sun while a crane flies overhead. The scene depicts the river meeting the ocean amidst hills and reedy swamps, with traces of Shaka's great kraal nearby, now desolate ruins covered by vegetation. The site evokes a sense of solitude and desolation, echoing the region's tumultuous history.