Archives for the 'Central Drakensberg' Category
Four Rivers Adventures
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Four Rivers Adventures
Four Rivers Rafting and Adventures is a family based company that has been up and running for four years now. We started off from small and humble beginnings and through giving a quality product have managed to grow and evolve into one of South Africa’s great Adventure based companies. We are constantly striving to give the best quality product and to add new and exciting activities.
We now offer a wide range of adventure activities including White water Rafting, Quad Biking, Off Road Go Karting, Archery, Abseiling, Zip lines, Kayak School, and much more. Come and join us for some adventure based teambuilding including the activities mentioned and some tailor made teambuilding –
“You want it we got it.”
We are based in the Central Drakensberg, Kwa Zulu Natal on the R600 between Thokozisa and the Bell Park / Cayley Lodge turnoff.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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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Kwa-Zulu Weavers
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
KwaZulu Weavers
Are you interested in candles and rugs. If so then pop in and see what we have to offer…
Rugs can enhance any room as a decorative hanging.
Redecorate your home by moving your rugs around. Its like moving home without all the relocation expenses.
Web – Email – Tel 036 488 1657 – Fax 036 468 1658
Little Acres
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
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Situated on the bank of the Sterkspruit River between The Nest and Champagne Sports Resort and Golf Club on the main road to Monks Cowl (R600)
Attractively renovated accommodation for travelers – also suitable for family holidays. Rooms/suites with private bathrooms.
Conveniently situated for access to all Central Berg amenities.
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Monks Cowl
Thursday, July 21st, 2011
Monks Cowl
We are situated in the Central Drakensberg approximately four hours from Johannesburg and two and a half hours from Durban, in the magnificent Champagne Valley where Cathkin Peak and Champagne mountains can be viewed.
Situated on the golf course we have six spacious freestanding units. We offer a honeymoon suite with a wooden deck, four-poster bed, log fire and spa bath. Our other standard units sleep from two to six people. All units have a full bathroom downstairs. Tee and coffee facilities available.
We offer you complimentary golf and free use of our swimming pool and tennis courts, plus a la carte restaurant and pub facilities in a casual, homely environment.
The picturesque tree-lined course with kikuyu fairways and cynodon greens has six holes over water hazards which include a dams and a river with a small waterfall and swing bridge for those a little more adventurous
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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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The Nest Hotel
Friday, August 19th, 2011
The Nest
The Nest is the oldest and most well-known of all the Berg resorts in the Natal Drakensberg. Celebrating its 70 th year of welcoming guests in 2003, The Nest has a strong following of guests who make a point of coming year after year, returning to this most special place of comfort, wonder and beauty.
The Nest offers award winning food, spectacular gardens, wonderful facilities, relaxing accommodation, friendly staff and exquisite views over the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg World Heritage Site together with the availability of just about all leisure and sporting facilities imaginable.
It must be this combination that make The Nest a unique and much loved destination for so many tourists, families, bowlers and many more from far flung places.
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The Oaks Supermarket Gifts and Crafts
Monday, July 11th, 2011
The Oaks Supermarket
The Oaks Supermarket Gifts and Crafts is situated below the Drakensberg Boys Choir School at the entrance of Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort. It is the starting point of guided walks, where maps, books, campingfood, freezer-space, A.T.M., and fuel is available .
Guides, information & resources…
Here is where you meet guides (by appointment):
Alpheus 083-753 2842,
Steven 083-583 3966 (on photo) and
Brighton 082-216 9974/072-538 1331 for your guided walks.
They can take you to among other places: 1) Historic Bushmen Paintings 2) Ancient Yellowwood Tree 604 years old 3) Early Voortrekkers Yellowwood Sawpits 4) Moonies Natural Pool And other.
Email – Tel 082 500 5491
Treks Trips & Tours
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Treks Trips and Tours
In Champagne Valley, in the Central Drakensberg region of KwaZulu Natal, you find Treks, Trips & Trails. It is beautifully set in the Drakensberg foothills near Winterton and is central to some of the best tourist offerings in the Zulu Kingdom.
Our specific aim is to add a little extra to your time in our beautiful province by showing you some of those hidden places and not so often travelled routes.
Some options to consider:
- Off the beaten track trips by 4×4 – a must for the adventurous
- Game reserve tours – see the ‘Big 5′ or even the rare white lions
- Birding trips – from birds of prey to a trip on Bell Park dam teaming with bird-life
- Sani Pass and Lesotho – up early or stay over at Africa’s highest pub
You have the luxury of customising your tour to best meet your wishes.