Rorkes Drift Lodges

Rorke’s Drift, famous, infamous but delightful is an experience not to be missed. Located on the battlefields of kwaZulu-Natal, South Africa this little hamlet has seen some of the most significant moments in South Africa’s history. The Battle of Rorke’s Drift in 1879 was a part of the Anglo-Zulu war that saw the first defeat of the British Forces by an imposing Zulu Impi in the morning at Isandlwana and a complete turnaround in the evening of the same day at Rorke’s Drift. Also during this time the French Prince Imperial died in a skirmish and ended the Bonaparte dynasty. Today it is marked by a single cenotaph in a lonely field. At Fugitive’s Drift is another lone cenotaph raised to the honour of two men whose sole purpose was to preserve the Queen’s Colours and whose bravery was acknowledged by the award of a Victoria Cross. A stone’s throw away and a few years later the Anglo Boer War raged with many Boer battles being won and lost. Rorke’s Drift Lodge, tucked up against the Sinqindi Mountain in kwaZulu-Natal, has before it a breathtaking expanse of Zululand that visitor’s to South Africa will not easily experience anywhere else. The unique accommodation units reside in an expansive 5 hectare garden with rolling lawns on a 1000 acre property.

In an effort to fully explore our Mantra of EAT WELL, SLEEP WELL, we subscribe to and drive the concept of the word GUEST. The Oxford Dictionary offers us the explanation of Guest as being someone invited to visit. In keeping with this invitation, we have developed our facilities at the Lodge so that our visitors will truly feel that they were invited. With this in mind, guests at Rorke’s Drift Lodge will find their self contained unit designed with seclusion and privacy in mind. Each unit has its own lounge-cum-diningroom-cum-kitchenette tastefully furnished along with a very comfortable bedroom and en-suite bathroom. Alongside the unit is a “braai” area where guests are able to enjoy the unending vistas while having their sundowners around an outdoor firepit or preparing their own feast. Each unit has a Personal Lodge Assistant who is on call for the duration of the guest’s stay and she will service and restock the unit twice a day.

In the kitchens of the Lodge we brew up tasty treats on a daily basis. Cuisine with a South African flavour is our speciality. Our delicious breakfasts accompanied by homemade breads and we also pack delicious picnic lunches for guests on tour. Guests have the choice of catering for themselves or ordering meals from the kitchens. All meals are served to the guest in their own unit.

The Farmhouse Lodge

Each Bedroom walks onto a patio or balcony with Garden or Forest views.

Secure parking on premises for each room makes unpacking a breeze.

Rooms have:

Wardrobe
Airconditioned
En-suite Bathroom
Desk / Workspace
Poly-Percale Linen
Double / King / Twin Beds
Private Entrance / Balcony
Coffee / Tea / Hot Chocolate
TV with DSTV Hotel Package
Whether you choose the comfort and privacy of our beautiful rooms or to relax on your verandah or at our Pool, we can assure you will enjoy your stay with us.

Facilities available to our Guests include:
Carwash
Outdoor Pool
Wireless Internet
Laundry on Request
Honesty Bar / Pool Table
Secure Parking at all Rooms
Breakfast Served 7 Days a Week
Dinner Served by Arrangement Only
Electronic Entrance to Premises for Security
Generator Back-up from 5:30am to 22:00pm

Grey Goose Farm Lodge

Accommodation at Grey Goose Game Lodge is stylish yet homely, reflecting the comfortable countryside lifestyle that our stunning location affords, experience the splendour of the Drakensberg. Exquisite views of the Mountains can be enjoyed!

We offer a sense of tranquillity and promises your stay to be a home away from home, come enjoy your stay with us whether its work or play we guarantee to give you the stay you will remember.

Each of the beautifully-decorated rooms at Grey Goose Game lodge offers guests a perfect sanctuary from which to experience the splendour of the Drakensberg Mountains. Exquisite views of the Grey Goose gardens, Game roaming and surrounding mountains can be enjoyed, while the Garden Rooms offer a more private and secluded setting. We can accommodate up to 64 people at any time and all our rates do include breakfast

Everyone enjoys a candle-lit dinner once in a while, but not when it catches you off guard! Luckily, we are backed up with our own private generator which ensures that we never leave our guests in the dark.
Summer time is fun time! We make use of our own water pumps to ensure that our guests have uninterrupted access to water at any time. We promise that-with us- you will never miss out on your relaxing shower/bath.
We boast large premises with several venues and rooms. Needless to say, we have ample parking space available!
When out and about, the last thing you want to be concerned about is your safety. Fear not, as we have excellent security on our premises that ensures the safety of our guests and day visitors.

Platrand Lodge

Our 4 Star Platrand Lodge is in a malaria free area and 2 hours from Durban and 3 hours from Johannesburg. Established on the farm Fourie’s Kraal on the Southern boundaries of Ladysmith, Kwazulu-Natal. Constructed in the style of the colonial era with long overhanging roofs and generous verandahs, and set in an enchanting valley, Platrand Lodge has so much to offer: from luxury accommodation to conference and wedding facilities with impressive views and friendly service. There are loads of activities to keep you occupied during your stay such as hunting (in season), mountain biking, a gym and swimming pool, tennis, fishing, hiking and much more. Situated on the Ladysmith-Battlefields Route Kwazulu-Natal, one of the oldest, undisturbed battlefields in the world (Wagon Hill, Caesar’s Camp, Burgher Memorial, etc.) is literally a stone throw away.

Elephant Rock Private Safari Lodge

Elephant Rock Private Safari Lodge is situated in the big 5, malaria free, Nambiti Private Game Reserve near Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal. Elephant Rock Private Safari Lodge boasts five well appointed air – conditioned luxurious suites, including one family unit. All suites are well spaced for total privacy and include an en-suite bathroom, private deck and outdoor shower, and all have great views of the waterhole or the indigenous bushveld. Enjoy the magnificent viewing deck, relax whilst viewing the many species of game and bird life or just cool off in the pool. Delicious meals are prepared by the in-house chef and can be enjoyed in the open boma, under the stars on the viewing deck, or in the comfort of the main lodge. The Big Five and other game are plentiful and roam freely over the Nambiti Private Game Reserve on which Elephant Rock is situated.

Nambiti is a 10 000 hectare reserve of diverse wildlife habitat and includes the Big Five – lion, buffalo, rhino, elephant and leopard, as well as cheetah, hyena and many other species. Bird life abounds with over 250 recorded species. Nambiti is ideally situated, 3 ½ hours from Durban and 4 ½ hours from Johannesburg, in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal battlefield country, including Rorke’s Drift, Isandlwana, Elandslaagte and Ladysmith.

Trenchgula Game Farm & Guest Lodge

Each room is en-suite, has a separate entrance with a private veranda, TV (M-Net, SABC, movie and sport), air-conditioning, under floor heating, bar fridge, microwave, tea & coffee facilities, telephone and wireless internet connection.

Our Lodge is wheel chair friendly and accessible to kids and elderly person.

We offer our guest safe, private covered parkings.

Your safety is our first priority. Our premises are 24/7 surveyed through CCTV Cameras and Security Guards. Controlled access for people entering and leaving the premises, each room is lockable

Each bedroom sleeps up to three guest. Persons over the age of 16 are considered as adults. Baby cots available on request

Breakfast is included,Dinner is available on request and charged separately.

Lunch is available on request and charged separately for ten people or more.

We offer variety of drinks: Beer, Wine, Cocktail, Brandy, Whiskey, Gin & Vodka

Buller s Rest Lodge

This charming, upmarket, country-style, thatched lodge is situated in the leafy suburbs of Ladysmith, in the heart of the Anglo-Zulu and Anglo-Boer War Battlefields.
We offer spacious, comfortable accommodation as well as delicious home-cooked meals in a family atmosphere.
Relax with a drink in our famous “Boer War” Pub or on our magnificent sun deck overlooking Ladysmith and watch the sun set over the majestic Drakensberg mountains.
We are proudly AA Certified as “Highly Recommended” and have high ratings in our reviews on many accommodation websites.

Farquhar Lodge

Situated in Central Ladysmith, in a beautiful “jungle like” garden, Farquhar Lodge has easy access to the Battlefields, the Drakensberg and the Big 5 at Nambiti Conservancy. Regte Afrikaanse Gasvryheid! We offer 19 elegant en suite rooms that are ideally suited for business executives or tourists seeking comfortable accommodation in a tranquil environment. We also offer delicious home-cooked meals.

Facilities on the property includes a Gymnasium, Swimming pool, Braai area, honesty bar, safe undercover parking with CCTV cameras.

The Thatched Roof Lapa is a perfect venue to host intimate conferences or presentations. Small office parties or functions can be enjoyed in a relaxing “Out of Africa” atmosphere.

Durnford s Lodge

Durnford’s Lodge is close to the C.B.D, yet away from the drone of everyday shopping and traffic. Paddy Ann, your host, is dedicated to customer service and wishes to make your stay, be it short or long, as pleasant and comfortable as possible. We have 15 en-suite Bedrooms and offer Bed and Breakfast rates with Dinner available Monday to Thursday nights. We also cater for guests who need an extended stay in Ladysmith. We are able to host small to medium conferences, small meetings, office parties, special functions and Christmas parties at our Conference Hall at negotiable prices. Durnford’s Lodge is AA Graded in the category “Highly Recommended”, and the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa have awarded us Four Stars . Durnford’s Lodge is also a member of the Ladysmith Tourism Association, and has B-BBEEE recognition.

Antbear Lodge

What makes this Drakensberg accommodation option so special is that we are offering cozy & comfortable accommodation in a luxury cave. Glass doors open onto a wooden deck with hammock chairs and an uninterrupted view of the Drakensberg Mountains. We also offer accommodation in mountain view suites and garden view suites. This is an upmarket Eco experience.

We are very honored to be able to serve you. We love our work at Antbear Lodge and are proud of what we have achieved together. Some of us have been here from the very first day. We support each other and because we know that together we are stronger. Whats more we would love to meet you and host you at Antbear Lodge soon.

We cook all our meals from scratch and use our own organic vegetable garden. We have our own chickens for eggs, own cows for milk, we bake our own bread and even make our own cheese.

The best way to say this is in the middle of nowhere. We are perfectly located to explore the very best of the Drakensberg offers and are situated towards Giants Castle. Easy access to Kamberg, Champagne Valley and the Kwazulu Natal Midlands

The lodge is artistic in style and offers 2 lounges, a wine cellar, a small bar and a dining room. We offer the option of hosted dinning at a communal table or if you would prefer you can also sit at an own table. We also offer the option of private dining where we setup a table on the deck of your cave and you dine by candlelight under the stars.

This Drakensberg accommodation lodge practices small scale farming permaculture. We have a small flock of sheep, 3 milk cows, horses, donkeys, a pig, and a few chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese. For us it is important that the animals are well kept and live a good life.

There is a lot to do or you could just chill out. The main attraction is the Drakensberg Mountains so a visit to Giants Castle and some hiking is a great idea. Or you could visit one of the best rock art sites in South Africa at Kamberg. We offer horse trails ideally suited to beginners. There is the option to fly in a hot air balloon, glide with vultures in a microlight or a game drive in the Zulu Waters Private Game Reserve.

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Platrand Lodge

Elephant Rock Private Safari Lodge

Trenchgula Game Farm & Guest Lodge

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Farquhar Lodge

Durnford s Lodge

Antbear Lodge

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