Archives for August, 2011
Mountain Splendour
Friday, August 19th, 2011
Mountain Splendour is located in the spectacular Champagne Valley in the central region of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a family-operated resort situated on an 80-hectare farm directly facing the 3000m peaks of Champagne Castle, Cathkin Peak and Sterkhorn.
We pride ourselves in providing quality service and affordable family holidays in a safe, healthy and tranquil environment. The immediate area offers excellent outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking, white-water rafting, horse riding, golf and bowls. Other local amenities include restaurants, supermarkets, an arts and crafts route and the Drakensberg Boys Choir School where regular concerts and festivals are held.
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Sungubala Mountain Camp
Friday, August 19th, 2011
Sungubala is a Bush Camp situated in the Northern Drakensberg. It is situated on 500ha of pristine wilderness directly below the peaks of Hlolela and Sungubala (7000ft), just north of Royal Natal National Park.
Surrounding the farm is approximately 30 000 to 40 000ha of conserved wilderness and mountain environment, to which we have access. The camp fills the space between the clutter of camping and the hum drum of even the simplest hotel or resort.
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Montusi Mountain Lodge
Friday, August 19th, 2011
Montusi Mountain Lodge offers genuine hospitality in the tranquility of one of the most beautiful settings in South Africa. Montusi is the Anglicised version of the Zulu name “Mountain in the Mist”.
Until the 1990′s it was a farm which had degenerated into a wattle wasteland (the wattle is an exotic tree, brought in from Australia, which destroys local vegetation and water supplies). When owner Anthony Carte wrote to the then Minister of Water Affairs, Kadar Asmal, asking for job assistance to preserve and protect this water catchment area, he never imagined that the nation wide Working for Water scheme would emerge.
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Jabulani Bush Camp
Friday, August 19th, 2011
Jabulani means ‘happy’ – with its abundance of flora and fauna in the surrounding indigenous forest, combined with the spectacular Drakensberg scenery, the Jabulani bush camp is a sanctuary for any nature lover.
There is surely no finer way to relax than around a crackling fire beneath a star spangled sky.
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Sandford Park Lodge
Friday, August 19th, 2011
At the foothills of the uKhahlama – Drakensberg Mountains, World Heritage Site – a century old coach house nestles peacefully amid natural springs and streams. Dating back to 1850, Sandford Park, home for a British garrison sent to relieve the town of Ladysmith, causing the historical battle of Spioenkop, survived almost complete obliteration. Today, it has been restored to a place of complete relaxation and tranquility.
Between DBN and JHB, Sandford is in a perfect position, equidistant to the Royal National Park, Amphitheatre, Spioenkop Nature Reserve, Cathedral Peak and all major Battlefield sites.
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The Homestead
Friday, August 19th, 2011
The Village of Geluksburg was first conceived in 1908 but before it could be proclaimed the 1914-18 war forced its abandonment. The idea of a village was resurrected in the 1930′s but the outbreak of the 1939-45 war again saw its abandonment.
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Tower of Pizza
Friday, August 19th, 2011
Visit this famous landmark and experience traditional farmstyle hospitality in close proximity to all major attractions in the Amphitheatre valley, Northern Drakensberg. Artistic and off beat decor complement the tranquil and natural beauty of the area.
Other Italian foods are also available along with our famous wood burning oven pizzas, that are freshly made on order from our closely guarded family recipe.
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Bingelela Lodge
Friday, August 19th, 2011
Drakensberg Tourism Nestled in the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains, Bingelela is the ideal breakaway from the hustle & bustle of city life. Whether you choose to run in for a refreshing drink and a superb supper, or sleep over for a few days, the Bingelela experience will stay with you for a long time.
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Bergville Chalets and Caravan Park
Friday, August 19th, 2011
The Bergville Caravan Park is situated on the foothills of the Drakensberg and on the banks of the Tugela River. Some of the most picturesque hiking trails at Cathkin Park, Cathedral Peak, Champagne Castle, Oliviershoek, Royal National Park Mount Aux Sources and various historical monuments are within a radius of 55 kilometres. The Park has fully equipped chalets and Park Homes as well as caravan and camping sites. There is a trampoline, a swimming pool, tennis courts and a bowling green. Our boundary, the Tugela River is ideal for canoeing and fishing. The Habermann Family envisages it to be an ideal family get away resort affordable for all.
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Orion Mont-aux-Sources Hotel
Friday, August 19th, 2011
Orion Mont-Aux-Sources is named after Mont-Aux-Sources, the highest peak in the world-famous Amphitheatre in the northern Drakensberg.
Measuring 3282 metres high, it was discovered in 1836 by French missionaries and christened Mont-Aux-Sources, or “mountain of springs”.