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Amphitheatre Backpackers
Friday, August 19th, 2011
Our hostel takes its name from a section of the Northern Drakensberg that is shaped like a natural amphitheatre. It is here that the famous Tugela Falls has its source, rising at Mont Aux Sources (3282 metres up) and then plunging down the 1km basalt wall, into Royal Natal National Park.
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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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Inkosana Lodge
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Inkosana Lodge
Inkosana Lodge is situated on the R600 in the Central Drakensberg close to Champagne Castle and Cathkin Peak. It is two and a half hours from Durban and four hours from Johannesburg and offers access to the whole Drakensberg and Battlefields. The setting is tranquil with views and indigenous gardens.
There are dorms, double or family rooms and suites in the main building and lovely ethnic rondawels in the gardens. A communal kitchen provides cooking facilities. Meals are available on request. The large common room has a wood-burning stove for chilly nights. Linen is provided, but not towels.
Hiking is the main activity in the ‘Berg and Inkosana offers expert advice and maps on day walks and overnight trails. Guides are available if required. Horse riding and river rafting may be arranged. The Drakensberg Boy’s Choir performs on Wednesdays in term. There are sports facilities and arts centres close by.
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