Showing posts with label Drakensberg. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Drakensberg. Show all posts

Friday, 26 January 2007

Alpine Heath Hotel Reviews Drakensberg South Africa Holiday Tour Accommodation Swimming Pool Hiking Fishing









HOTELS REVIEW - ALPINE HEATH DRAKENSBERG SOUTH AFRICA

The resort is situated in a mountain village in the Northern Drakensberg. There are 100 x 3 bedroom luxury chalets, all able to sleep six, and are en-suite. There is a lounge, satellite TV, fireplace and patio available. Self-catering option is available as there is a fully equipped kitchen. Facilities include fully equipped conferencing facilities (9 venues) and a chapel for weddings. Activities at the resort take the form of gym, squash, tennis, volleyball, putt-putt, mountain biking, golf, swimming and a 7 day week entertainment program for adults and children. Children of all ages are welcome.
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Ardmore Guest Farm Hotel Reviews Drakensberg South Africa Holiday Tour Accommodation Swimming Pool Hiking Fishing









HOTELS REVIEW - ARDMORE DRAKENSBERG SOUTH AFRICA

The guest farm is situated in the Champagne Valley in the central Drakensberg. There are 9 bedrooms with tea and coffee making facilities and are all en-suite. Other features of the rooms include fireplaces, heated bathrooms, heated towel rails and oil heaters. Breakfasts are served on the veranda farmhouse style, lunch is ordered in the tea garden and dinner is a four-course meal in the Yellowwood dining room. Activities on the farm take the form of the Amangwe Craft Centre, Ardmore Ceramic Art Studio, swimming pool, mountain biking, gym and games room. Other activities in the valley include two golf courses, tennis, squash, swimming, hiking, bird watching, quad biking, helicopter tours, trout and bass fishing, river rafting and horse riding. There are many historical places of interest nearby as well as archaeological sites. Children are welcome.
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Thursday, 25 January 2007

Babanango Valley Lodge Hotel Reviews Drakensberg Holiday Tour Accommodation Battlefields Safaris Walking Trails Birdwatching Mountain Biking








HOTELS REVIEW - BABANANGO VALLEY LODGE DRAKENSBERG
The Babanango Valley Lodge is set in an 8000 acre natural heritage site. There are nine en-suite bedrooms in the lodge. There is a dining room at the lodge. The Lodge is within close vicinity of the Umfolozi Hluhluwe Game Reserve and well located for visiting the Battlefields of the Anglo-Zulu War. Lodge activities include game drives, walking trails, photography, bird watching and mountain biking. An approximate number of 52 mammals have been recorded in the area ,256 bird species,36 raptor species and 142 tree species.
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Battlefields Game Lodge Hotel Reviews Holiday Tour Accommodation Conferences Air Strip Restaurant Game Viewing Helicopter Trips Fishing Driving Range










HOTELS REVIEW-BATTLEFIELDS GAME LODGE DRAKENSBERG
Situated in the heart of the historic Anglo Boer War battlefields in Kwa Zulu Natal is the Battlefields Country Lodge. Accommodation includes 50 units ranging from silo-styled cottages to luxury self-catering suites with views. The Lapa Ukhamba Watering hole Restaurant serves country style buffet. The Lodge has facilities to host functions and conferences for up to 400 people. Activities include guided tours to all the battlefield sites, bird watching, game viewing, helicopter rides, fishing, visits to the driving range and horse riding. There is also an air-strip nearby.
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Wednesday, 24 January 2007

Cathedral Peak Hotel Reviews, Drakensberg Mountains Durban South Africa









HOTELS REVIEW - CATHEDRAL PEAK DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS, SOUTH AFRICA
The Cathedral Peak Hotel has an abundance of game birds, plants, rock art and picturesque scenery. Accommodation on offer ranges from family rooms and bungalows to honeymoon suites. All rooms are equipped with tea/coffee making facilities, heaters, telephones, televisions and en-suite bathrooms with both bath and shower. The honeymoon suites have a TV, mini-bar, electric fireplace, spa bath and views. Indoor activities include table tennis, a games room, pool, darts, a gym with steam bath and beauty therapist and a bar with big screen TV. The hotel also offers guided walks, specialist birding hikes, horse riding, mountain bike trails, a jogging route, tennis, squash, bowls, outdoor chess, beach volleyball, badminton, flood-lit mini adventure golf, 10m climbing tower and fly fishing. There is also a 9-hole golf course at the hotel. Children's entertainment includes pony rides, jumping castles, heated paddling pool and trampoline. Other facilities include a chapel, dining room and conference facilities.
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Cavern Hotel Reviews, Drakensberg Mountains Durban South Africa








HOTELS REVIEW - CAVERN HOTEL DRAKENSBERG SOUTH AFRICA
The resort is situated in a private mountain reserve, in the KwaZulu Natal Region. Accommodation offered is Standard and Superior. All accommodation includes a TV and bar fridge. Activities include horse riding, family guided hiking, trout fishing, tennis, bowls, volleyball, jogging, mountain biking and dancing on Saturdays. There is also an events calendar that should be checked for other activities that become available. There are also tours of the local caverns with bushman paintings. Children welcome.
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Champagne Castle Hotel Reviews Drakensberg Holiday Tour Accommodation Restaurant Wellness Centre 4x4 Trails Trout Fishing Horseriding Swimmingpool






HOTELS REVIEW – CHAMPAGNE CASTLE HOTEL DRAKENSBERG
The Champagne Castle hotel is situated in the central Drakensberg near Winterton. Various accommodation options all with magnificent mountain views are available. There are 32 Deluxe en-suite rooms with telephone, satellite TV, twin or double beds. Eight superior rooms suitable for a family with young children. Ten standard en-suite rooms, five family rooms and three fully equipped self-catering en-suite cottages. Rooms have hairdryers, hot water bottles, tea and coffee-making facilities and heaters. Meals may be taken in the main restaurant. Spa treatments available in the wellness centre. Other activities include 4x4 trails, hiking & walking, trout fishing, horse and pony rides, volleyball, tennis and badminton. Facilities include a swimming pool, trampoline, kiddies playground and a jungle gym. There is a games room with TV, table tennis, darts, pool, table soccer and other board games. The hotel is suitable for disabled visitors. The 18-hole Champagne Sports Resort golf course is a 7 minute drive away.
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Champagne Sport Resort Hotel Reviews, Drakensberg Mountains Durban South Africa










HOTELS REVIEW - CHAMPAGNE SPORTS HOTEL, DRAKENSBERG SOUTH AFRICA
The hotel is located in the Central Drakensberg with views of Champagne Castle and Cathkin Peak. There are 62 hotel bedrooms available, which consist of twin rooms, family rooms and various suites. Facilities in the rooms include telephones, TV, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, ceiling fans and en-suite bathroom. Other facilities include fully equipped conference venues, the largest of which can seat up to 1000 delegates and a wedding chapel just up the road from the resort. Activities take the form of tennis, 4 swimming pools, water polo, basketball, badminton, table tennis, mini-gym, mountain biking, an 18-hole golf course, horse riding, helicopter rides as well as playground activities for children. Children of all ages are welcome.
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Cleopatra Mountain Inn Hotel Reviews Holiday Tour Accommodation Fireplace Wine Cellar Scenic Trips Trout Fishing Horse Riding Hiking









HOTELS REVIEW - CLEOPATRA MOUNTAIN INN DRAKENSBERG
The 5 star Cleopatra Mountain Inn is situated in the Kamberg Valley overlooking the Drakensberg. There are eleven rooms, a dining room and lounge with fireplace and an underground wine cellar. The Mountain Inn is known for its country cuisine, homemade breads and local cheeses. Activities include trips to the Highmoor and Kamberg Nature Reserves, Giants Castle, stud farms, the Midlands Meander, troutfishing and horseriding. No children under 12 years.
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Tuesday, 23 January 2007

Didima Camp Hotel Reviews Drakensberg South Africa Holiday Tour Accommodation Swimming Pool Hiking Fishing









HOTELS REVIEW - DIDIMA CAMP DRAKENSBERG SOUTH AFRICA

The camp is located in the Cathedral Valley in the central Drakensberg. There are 62 two-bed chalets, 2 four bed cabins, a two-bed honeymoon suite as well as a six-bed bungalow. All accommodation features satellite TV and fireplaces and most rooms are en-suite. Activities include walking and hiking trails, San Art Trail, barbeques in the boma or gazebo, and sundowner walks. Other activities available (to be pre-arranged) are golfing, bowling, a health and beauty therapist, helicopter rides, horse and pony rides, squash, and trout fishing.
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Drakensberg Gardens Hotel Reviews Drakensberg South Africa Holiday Tour Accommodation Swimming Pool Hiking Fishing









HOTELS REVIEW - DRAKENSBERG GARDENS, DRAKENSBERG SOUTH AFRICA

The resort is located in an 860-acre estate in the Southern Drakensberg. All the rooms are en-suite and include a TV, telephone, heaters and tea/coffee making facilities. There are two restaurants and a bar called the Kraal Inn. A 18 hole golf course is also available, as well as tennis, bowls, putt-putt, volleyball, badminton, walking, hiking, pitch and putt, horse riding, and squash.
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Drakensberg Sun Hotel Reviews, Drakensberg Mountains Durban South Africa








HOTELS REVIEW - DRAKENSBERG SUN
Located in the Cathkin Park area is the Drakensberg Sun country resort with private lake. The resort has 78 rooms, equipped with air-conditioning, satellite colour TV, direct dial telephone, coffee/tea making facilities, hairdryer, private bathroom, separate wardrobe and work desk. The restaurant overlooking the lake offers a buffet and a-la-carte menu. Daily entertainment includes boating, sundowner cruises, pitch and putt, tennis, squash, volleyball, horse riding, helicopter flights, mountain hikes, guided hikes and mountain biking. The Champagne Sports Golf Course is nearby. Entertainment for children includes a children's swimming pool, pony rides and indoor games. Other hotel facilities include a conference room, gym, two outdoor swimming pools, a steam room and jacuzzi.
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Drinkwater Guest Farm Hotel Reviews, Ermelo Transvaal South Africa







HOTEL REVIEWS - ERMELO, TRANSVAAL SOUTH AFRICA
Drinkwater Guest Farm is a traditional Afrikaner guesthouse on a working farm near Ermelo, convenient as a stopover between the Drakensberg Mountains and the Kruger National Park. The bed and breakfast – which gets its name from the clear freshwater springs found on the property during the Anglo-Boer War – has eight ensuite bedrooms, with double, twin and single beds. Children are welcome and sleeper couches are available. Hearty farmhouse breakfasts and dinners are served. This is a malaria-free area, three hours’ drive from the Kruger Park. Rooms have heaters, fans, TV and free tea and coffee.The guesthouse has a lovely, park-like garden.
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Sunday, 21 January 2007

Fordoun Spa and Hotel Reviews Drakensberg Holiday Tour Accommodation Weddings Conferences Hot Air Ballooning Mountain Biking Horse Riding Golf Hiking









HOTELS REVIEW - FORDOUN SPA & HOTEL NOTTINGHAM ROAD
The Fordoun Spa, Hotel and restaurant is situated in the green pastures of a Nottingham Road dairy farm. The seventeen en-rooms have private verandas, under-floor heating, private dressing area, TV and coffee/tea making facilities. Fordoun also makes provision for the disabled with rooms and bathrooms necessarily equipped. The Skye restaurant is open 7 days a week (booking essential). Daily activities include walks around the garden, visiting the herb garden of Dr Ndlovu, mountain bike rides, fly-fishing, golf, Karkloof Canopy tours, hot air-ballooning, horse riding and visits to the Midlands Meander. Suitable for conferences and weddings.
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Fugitives Drift Lodge & Guest House Hotel Reviews Drakensberg Holiday Tour Accommodation Tours Walks Horse Riding Fishing Malaria Free Area








HOTELS REVIEW – FUGITIVES DRIFT LODGE & GUEST HOUSE DRAKENSBERG

Located near Rorke’s Drift, the four star Fugitives Lodge is situated on the site of the original Rattray homestead. The Lodge is the original establishment, built by David and Nicky Rattray in 1989 and houses the majority of the memorabilia in the central lounge and dining room area. There are eight spacious en-suite rooms all with a private veranda. A feature of the Lodge is the beautiful shady, well-established garden and a large swimming pool situated on the lip of the Buffalo River Gorge. The annex cottage consists of three twin rooms, two bathrooms and a sitting room. The Guest House is 4 star and situated in a game reserve. Accommodation is in six cottages with en-suite facilities and private verandas. No children under the age of 6 years. There is also a swimming pool at the guest house. Activities include tours to Mangeni Falls, Masondo, Blood River and the site where the Prince Imperial was killed. There are also walks, fishing and horse riding. No cell phone reception. Malaria free area.
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