Okhahlamba Drakensberg Tourism

Acorn Cottages

Acorn cottages are set on a small holding in the champagne valley, where peace and quiet prevail. This area is know for superb hiking we are often used as a base camp, and practice, for major hikes. But we also have wonderful walks, horse riding, bird watching, fishing, golf, all sports, adventure activities, a falconry, and art and craft shops. We are ideally situated for lovely day trips to other parts of the Berg, and we help you to plan your stay.

We have 2 cottages with 2 bedrooms each fully and well equipped, with all bedrooms en suite, a fireplace and heaters in winter and fans for summer, so your comfort is cared for. There is a TV full stove, microwave, braai area, enjoy the sunset from the verandah around the braai, with the sound of owls on the roof.

All sports are available in the immediate area, golf, fishing, tennis, bowls, horse riding, adventure sports, walks, hikes day drives, to Cathedral Peak, Injusuti, Giants Castle, Amphitheatre and near by Monks Cowl. San paintings in the area and at Cathedral Peak and Giants Castle.

Web – email – Tel: 036 468 1674 – Fax: 036 468 1674

Alpine Heath

Considered to be one of Southern Africa’s premier conference and holiday venues, Alpine Heath Resort allows you to relax in the comfort of an exclusive mountain village nestled in the midst of the Northern Drakensberg.

The resort offers superb chalet accommodation, fine dining, an abundance of indoor and outdoor activities and the finest state-of-the-art conference facilities in Southern Africa.

Alpine Heath invites you to surround yourself with the splendour of crystal-clear streams and mountain-fresh air, while experiencing the luxury and serenity of our resort complex.

Web – email – Tel: 036 438 6484 – Fax: 036 438 6485

Champagne Lane

Your tastefully decorated, spacious, self-catering cottage is set in beautiful gardens; some cottages have lovely views of the mountains.

The units have fireplaces and braai facilities, and are supplied with TV, video and hi-fi equipment, spa baths and microwave ovens.

You and your family can make use of the hot and cold pools, a tennis court and children’s’ playground, and there are excellent opportunities for hiking, riding, fishing and golf nearby.

Web – Email – Tel 036 468 1215 – Fax 036 468 1016

Clivia Hill

In Champagne Valley , in the Central Drakensberg region of KwaZulu-Natal, you find Clivia Hill self-catering cottage. It is beautifully set in the Drakensberg foothills near Winterton and overlooks the Bell Park dam.

Clivia Hill is a newly built, semi-detached, double-storey thatched cottage situated on the shore of the Bell Park Dam with stunning views over the dam and the mountains.

A twin bedroom en-suite and a double bedroom serviced by a bathroom with shower, toilet & basin completes the top floor while the ground floor consists of a twin bedroom serviced by a bathroom with shower, toilet and basin, a living room complete with a Jetmaster and a fully equipped kitchenette.

Email – Tel 036 488 1207 – Fax 036 488 1846

Dragons Peak Park

Located in the heart of the beautiful Champagne Valley in the foothills of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site only two and a half hours from Durban and three and a half from Johannesburg, on a tar road.

Dragon Peaks is the ideal family getaway with a variety of accommodation to suit everyone and space to let you feel private when you choose to. This Resort is a 2nd generation family business, owned and managed by Rus & Lynn Tungay, founding family of the world famous Drakensberg Boys Choir School which is within walking distance of the Resort.

From luxury thatched cottages for the discerning to caravilla caravans for the budget minded, all our accommodations are fully equipped for self catering and include microwaves.

The luxury thatched cottages have fireplaces and each bedroom has a full en suite bathroom and TV set.

Plettenbergs and Drakensbergs have two bedrooms each and the Caravillas have one bedroom. Breakfast for our B&B guests is served on the veranda of Dragon’s Rest Restaurant enjoying a stunning view of both Champagne and Cathkin Peak mountain range. Lunch and Dinners are also served in the Pub or Restaurant which offers excellent cuisine

Three large modern ablution blocks service 140 caravan/camping sites all with their own 15amp electricity, TV connections and braais.

Horse Riding is their passion but for the less adventurous there are swimming pools, waterslides, hiking trails, tennis courts, birdwatching, mountain bike trails, bass fishing, free pony rides for children, river tubing, volley ball and more. The Oaks Superette offers a wide range of supplies including petrol, diesel and ATM.

Web – Email – Tel 036 468 1031 – Fax 036 468 1104

Drakensville Resort

Drakensville, hailed as one of South Africa’s premier family resorts, nestles in the foothills of the majestic Amphitheatre in the Northern Drakensberg.

The resort offers peace and tranquility and a range of accommodation, from self-catering units for two to spacious self-catering family homes, as well as luxury bed & breakfast units.

At Drakensville you can enjoy all the elements of the environment and a wide diversity of outdoor activities – horse riding, fly-fishing, mountain biking, abseiling, squash, volleyball, swimming pool, a driving range for the golfing enthusiast, floodlit mini-adventure golf and more. Charming quaint stone and thatch chapel with breath-taking views and modern conference facilities.

Web – Email – Tel 036 438 6287 – Fax 036 438 6524

Hlalanathi Berg Resort

Serviced thatched chalets and spacious grassed caravan stands over-looking the Tugela River and Amphitheatre in the Mont-Aux-Sources area of the Drakensberg. Halfway between Gauteng and the coast, this is an ideal breakaway resort with modern facilities.

15 self-catering thatched chalets and 55 grassed caravan stands, mostly over-looking the Tugela river and Amphitheatre mountain range.

Activities include walks, bass fishing, tennis courts, table tennis, swimming pool, trampoline and kids play area, pool table, horse riding in the area and a challenging 9-hole golf course on site.

Web – Email – Tel 036 438 6308 – Fax 036 438 6852

Little Switzerland Hotel

Little Switzerland Hotel is an unforgettable experience enhanced by the peace and tranquility of the majestic Drakensberg mountains.

Savour the breathtaking views, explore the lush fern-filled forests, seek out the exciting bird life and delight in this ancient wilderness of flower decked foothills, bubbling streams and cascading waterfalls, where old mysteries remain and the tiny San left their priceless legacy of rock art. Undeniably a little bit of heaven in a very special land.

Whether you are an intrepid explorer, an incurable romantic or an exhausted businessman, Little Switzerland is the place to be. Enjoy your journey through our website and discover the numerous facilities this delightful owner run resort has to offer.

Web – Email – Tel 036 468 5555 – Fax 036 468 1234

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.

Web – Tel 082 588 9774 – Fax 036 438 6398

Montusi Mountain Lodge

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.

Each individual thatched garden suite is cosy with a lounge,fireplace, tea/coffee station with little fridge for fresh milk and your drinks, a TV, and panoramic views of the Drakensberg’s Amphitheatre, a World Heritage Site. Bathrooms with separate bath and shower. Large Bath Sheets. Homemade chocolates. Quite addictable!

Montusi offers excellent hiking, horse riding, trout fishing and even a flying trapeze. Test your skills in your 4×4 or simply do nothing and soak up the incredible panoramic views.

Web – Email – Tel 036 438 6243 – Fax 036 438 6566