Archives for the 'Regions' Category
Little Switzerland Hotel
Friday, August 19th, 2011
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.
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Mnweni Cultural Centre
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
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.
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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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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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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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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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Palmswift B&B
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
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PalmSwift B&B is in the picturesque village of Winterton, which is situated in the Central Drakensberg area. It is called the PalmSwift Guesthouse as there is an enormous palm at the entrance of the house in which these particular swifts nest. The first thing people comment on, on entering the property is the incredible number of trees and their amazing size. Although the garden does not have many flowering plants and shrubs at the moment, the greenery and shade provide an atmosphere of tranquility and the feeling of being out in the country
The house is large and has 3 bedrooms available at the moment. The Blue Room has 2 single beds, a small sitting room looking onto a section of the garden and its own bathroom with a bath, shower, toilet and basin. The Green Room has a queen bed and a small sitting room. It also has it s own outside entrance. The Peach room has 2 single beds and is spacious. The Green and Peach rooms share a bathroom that has a shower, toilet and basin. At present, none of the bedrooms have their own TV or radio. The rooms are colourful but simply and tastefully furnished.
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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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Sani Pass Tours
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Registered guides. Tours up Sani Pass. Meet the people of the mountain kingdom. Explore the Berg. Departs clock tower centre daily.
Web – Email – Tel: 033 701 1064 – Fax: 033 701 1064
Spionkop Lodge
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
Spionekop Loges
Experience an unmatched gateway at SpionKop Lodge which is set against the backdrop of the majestic Drakensburg mountains, on the Kwazulu-Natal battlefields route.
Situated on an expansive 700 hectare game farm, SpionKop Lodge is the perfect base for exploring the berg, bush, birds, and battlefields of the region. The lodge offers visitors an awesome sense of space and beauty, supreme comfort and warm hospitality.
The turn of the century farmhouse has been beautifully restored in Natal colonial style. The converted barn now forms the magnificent dining room that boasts spectacular views. Guests can savour fine cuisine and excellent service whilst appreciating the African landscape and battlefield.