Archives for June, 2011
Mnweni Cultural Centre
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
Mnweni Cultural Centre
In terms of its remoteness, superb wilderness quality, spectacular scenic beauty and living cultural landscape, the Mnweni area offers a unique blend of opportunities unavailable to tourists elsewhere in South Africa.
The rich and vibrant culture of the community and their intimate knowledge of their area has never been tapped – most visitors simply walk straight through the settled community area without stopping.
A combination of opportunities have been explored, utilizing the inherent nature of the landscape, its people and history, set against the backdrop of the environmental and cultural sensitivities and intrinsic wilderness quality.
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Spionkop Lodge
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
Spionekop Loges
Experience an unmatched gateway at SpionKop Lodge which is set against the backdrop of the majestic Drakensburg mountains, on the Kwazulu-Natal battlefields route.
Situated on an expansive 700 hectare game farm, SpionKop Lodge is the perfect base for exploring the berg, bush, birds, and battlefields of the region. The lodge offers visitors an awesome sense of space and beauty, supreme comfort and warm hospitality.
The turn of the century farmhouse has been beautifully restored in Natal colonial style. The converted barn now forms the magnificent dining room that boasts spectacular views. Guests can savour fine cuisine and excellent service whilst appreciating the African landscape and battlefield.
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Palmswift B&B
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
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PalmSwift B&B is in the picturesque village of Winterton, which is situated in the Central Drakensberg area. It is called the PalmSwift Guesthouse as there is an enormous palm at the entrance of the house in which these particular swifts nest. The first thing people comment on, on entering the property is the incredible number of trees and their amazing size. Although the garden does not have many flowering plants and shrubs at the moment, the greenery and shade provide an atmosphere of tranquility and the feeling of being out in the country
The house is large and has 3 bedrooms available at the moment. The Blue Room has 2 single beds, a small sitting room looking onto a section of the garden and its own bathroom with a bath, shower, toilet and basin. The Green Room has a queen bed and a small sitting room. It also has it s own outside entrance. The Peach room has 2 single beds and is spacious. The Green and Peach rooms share a bathroom that has a shower, toilet and basin. At present, none of the bedrooms have their own TV or radio. The rooms are colourful but simply and tastefully furnished.
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Battlefields Guide – Andrew Arlington
Monday, June 13th, 2011
Andrew Arlington is an expert battlefield guide. You can contact him at Three Tree Hill
Web – Email – Tel: 036 448 1171 – Fax: 036 448 1953
Specials
Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
Special Offers
The Drakensberg resorts and hotels offer specials, mainly out of season, making it affordable to visit the ‘berg:
Cathedral Peak Hotel – Specials
Cathedral Peak Hotel
Stay for 5 nights and only pay for 4!
(Sunday – Friday)
OR
Stay for 7 nights and only pay for 5!
(Sunday – Sunday) or (Friday – Friday)
Conditions: Excludes: Peak Periods, Honeymoon/Executive and Presidential Suites – Please visit our website for full conditions.
Link: Cathedral Peak Hotel
Cavern Drakensberg Resort – Autumn Specials
Cavern Exterior
Stay for 5 nights, pay for 4
Stay for 4 nights, pay for 3
OR
Pensioners at R640.00 per person sharing per night
Valid: Midweek in the Low Season
Conditions: Conditions Apply – Please visit our website to view the full conditions, and to view all of our specials
Link: The Cavern Drakensberg Resort
Little Switzerland Hotel – Autumn Specials
Little Switzerland Hotel
Stay for 5 nights, pay for 4
Valid: until 15 December ’11
- see our website for details
Conditions: conditions apply
- Please view the full conditions on our website
Link: Little Switzerland Hotel