Okhahlamba - Drakensberg Tourism

Lodges and Guest House Accommodation

Ardmore Guest House - Champagne Valley

We provide personal, farm-style accommodation on a Dinner, Bed & Breakfast basis.

Ardmore Guest farm is situated in the enchanting Champagne valley of the central Drakensberg, just below the majestic Champagne Castle (2nd highest peak in South Africa at 3377m) and Cathkin Peak Mountains of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Your hosts, Sue and Paul Ross, will conspire with the magnificent scenery and tranquil atmosphere to make your visit a memorable experience. Ardmore – the perfect lodging when you travel South Africa

Web - - Tel: 036 468 1314 - Fax: 036 468 1241

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Drakensberg Inn - Bergville

Set in the heart of the scenic Drakensberg Mountains, the Drakensberg Inn offers you a country house atmosphere and efficient personal service to suit your every need.

The charming old stone house hosts 18 stylish and comfortable decorated en-suite rooms; a ladies bar; coffee shop and Al la Carte restaurant. The stylish rooms, in selection of double and single beds, are serviced daily and equipped with electric blankets and roof fans. Towels are provided.

Because of being situated in the central of the Berg range, we are only half a hour drive from the Northern berg {Amphitheatre}; Cathedral Peak; The Drakensberg Boys choir (Central Berg} The Spionkop Game Reserve and The Battlefields.

Web - - Tel: 036 448 2946 - Fax: 036 448 2946

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Easby Guest Farm - Bergville

Situated in the tranquil surroundings of the Natal Midlands with a magnificent view of the majestic Drakensberg Mountains. Easby Guest Farm is in all respects a balm to the troubled soul. Easby House is more than a 100 years old, built before the Anglo Boer War. It was occupied by Gen. Louis Botha during that same war in 1900. Situated in the heart of the Drakensberg, it offers many scenic routes along which the avid historian can truly go back in time.

And if nature (rather than history) is your thing, Easby is the perfect place from which to explore the rest of the area. It is very centrally situated and is no more than half an hour's drive from most of the splendors that the Drakensberg has to offer.

The house itself is built on a piece of land 300 acres in size and offers bird watching, nature trails, a pool, table tennis, volley ball, badminton, bar (with poll table & darts), and much much more. Horse riding can also be arranged.

Web - - Tel: 036 448 1128 - Fax: 036 448 1128

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Spionekop Lodge - Winterton

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.

Web - - Tel 036 488 1404 - Fax 036 488 1404

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The AntBear Guest House - Giants Castle

The Antbear Guest House is situated in the foothills of the KwaZulu Natal Central Drakensberg. This guest house is an ideal place to base yourself while you discover the Drakensberg region of KwaZulu Natal South Africa. We invite you to spend time here and share some of our dream. We like to think that the Antbear is a place for feeding your soul and rekindling your spirit. Built in the 1940's and recently renovated the quaint and charming cottage puts its arms around you and reminds you that there are things more important than everyday life.

The Antbear Guest House is a thatched, whitewashed cottage built high on a natural platform overlooking the Bushmans River and Giants Castle. This cottage is a bit off the beaten track and is more of an insider tip than just another bed and breakfast. We cater for small intimate groups and never have more than 10 guests at a time. It's a laid back, lovingly cared for kind of place where you feel a sense of happiness and peace. Honeymoon stays turn into anniversary commemorations just as guests become friends. Even foreign tourists return for a second and third taste.

Plan for slow and decadent dinners by candlelight prepared by your hosts Andrew and Conny. Sometimes it's a Moroccan spread including a genuine Moroccan tagine prepared on wood coals or maybe it's a surprise of just how delightful Chinese food can be. Breakfast is served with freshly baked bread and scones and often it becomes a 2 hour affair. There is plenty to do in the area too. Walks in the Drakensberg mountains, visits to bushman paintings, horse trails though a private game reserve, canoe trips, canopy tours and the Midlands Meander to mention but a few. So if your looking for a place where art, beauty and time away are important then Antbear Guest House is worth a second look.

Web - - Tel 036 352 3143 - Fax 036 352 3143

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The Berg House - Northern Drakensberg

The Berg House is situated 3 hours from Johannesburg and Durban. These selfcatering 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 logfire 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 horseriding from 1..3 hours, hiking, 4x4 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.

- Tel 036 438 6707 - Fax 036 438 6707

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Three Tree Hill - Spionekop

Surrounded by the Drakensberg Mountains, overlooking the secluded Umfazomnyama Valley of the Spioenkop Nature Reserve and in the lee of the famous hill, Spioenkop, lies Three Tree Hill Lodge.


Open spaces, large verandahs and colonial "wood and iron" construction create an ideal environment in which to escape and relax.

The striking Aloe spectabilis and the Paperbark Acacia dominate the vegetation.

Web - - Tel 036 448 1171 - Fax 036 448 1953

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The Homestead - Geluksburg

The Village of Geluksburg was first conceived in 1908 but before it could be proclaimed the 1914-18 war forced its abandonment. The idea of a village was resurrected in the 1930's but the outbreak of the 1939-45 war again saw its abandonment.

The project finally took off in the 1980's and Geluksburg became unique as a private village in the centre of the beautiful Drakensberg area. Geluksburg is close to the famous " Lost Valley " of the Drakensberg which has its own place in the folklore of the Drakensberg, being the site of a " white tribe " which lived isolated from the rest of civilisation until just after the turn of the century.

Geluksburg is centrally placed for excursions to the historic Boer War Battlefields. Spioenkop Nature Reserve, where you will see Rhinos, Buffalos, Giraffe, Zebra, and Wilderbeest, the Amphitheatre , Cathedral Peak Valley, and the Champagne Castle Valley all with stunning scenic views and energetic or relaxing mountain walks.

Web - - Tel 036 448 1328 - Fax 036 448 1328

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