Archives for the 'Amphitheatre Valley' Category
Cavern Drakensberg Resort
Friday, August 19th, 2011
Our Standard Accommodation is set in lush garden landscapes with a vibrant mix of indigenous planting, filled with the sounds of birdlife. Each has its own patio to soak up the sun and enjoy the mountain splendour.
Our finely appointed Superior accommodation has magnificent view of the surrounding mountains with private patios to soak up the sun, listen to the sounds of forest streams and relax in our mountain wilderness. All accommodation has a TV and bar fridge.
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Hlalanathi Berg Resort
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
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.
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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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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”.
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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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The Berg House
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
The Berghouse
The Berg House is situated 3 hours from Johannesburg and Durban. These self catering and B&B cottages are located on the Oliviershoek Pass, overlooking the “Amphitheatre”, high escarpment and “Little Drakensberg”. Our property is situated on 1600 acre’s with 7km’s of river frontage.
The cottages are comfortable, fully equipped, with open plan lounge/kitchen areas, 2 bathrooms in each, 4 bedrooms per unit, a log fire place in each with wood provided. These cottages are built from sandstone and thatch gathered from the property. Linen is provided on the bed. The cottages are serviced daily.
Numerous activities on site such as horse riding from 1..3 hours, hiking, 4×4 trails, mountain biking, birding, trout and yellowfish in dams and river, full moon night rides, golf at 2 courses nearby, houseboat rides, Royal Natal National park, Tugela Vaal Hydro electric Power Station.
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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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