Book your tickets online for the top things to do in kwazulunatal, south africa on tripadvisor. Roger petyt, gm of drakensberg sun, says, we have found that guests need only spend a day or two. Lynn tungay and her assistants, lwazi khoza and vusi ntuli, run the trail centre. Dear valued guest we are delighted that you have selected. Wedding venues in the drakensberg mountains at cathedral. Situated high in the cathkin park area of the drakensberg mountains, the drakensberg sun blends in with the dramatic landscape offering visitors breathtaking views and fresh mountain air. A new refreshing, invigorating look for the drakensberg sun resort combining all the things guests love.
The great escarpment reaches its greatest elevation 2,000 to 3,482 metres 6,562 to 11,424 feet within the border region of south africa and lesotho. With accommodation in kwazulunatal, and mpumalanga, we offer guests the choice to experience the very best of the beach, berg, bush or battlefields. Drakensberg sun resort self catering drakensberg sun resort is situated high in the dramatic landscape of the cathkin peak area of the drakensberg mountains. Premier resort sani pass southern drakensberg premier resort sani pass is a stunning resort in the southern drakensberg nestled at the foot of the pass and on the banks of the mkhomazana river with its fresh water coming straight from the drakensberg mountains. As we are situated on the boarder of the ukahlamba world heritage site, hikers can access protected bushmen paintings from our land, however it. Activities our resort offers all sorts of activities. The ukhahlamba drakensberg a world heritage site is an aweinspiring and truly magnificent range of mountains, the majority of which lie in kwazulu natal and stretch well over 200 kilometres forming. Caravan parks welcome to atkv drakensville holiday resort.
Lugogo sun is perfect for conference groups and families. Book drakensberg mountain retreat, bergville on tripadvisor. The foundations of the mountain range reach back billions of years. After breakfast we make our way to witsieshoek, the highest resort in south africa, where we hope to see. Map showing the drakensberg of kwazulu natal and the location of the major attractions including royal natal national park and the reserves of the drakensberg.
The drakensberg area offers some of the best hikes starting from various locations, for more information contact the entertainment centre horse riding horse riding is available onsite through the cathkin equestrian centre. Feral cats on the resort and living in the surrounding area were spayedneutered when cats of durban were invited to site and. Fairmont zimbali resort is south africas most exclusive hideaway in natures most perfect setting. This wildlife reserve is situated in the foothills of the maluti mountains close to. The 15 best things to do in kwazulunatal 2020 with. Adrenaline rush and adventure activities lunch options and interesting places to visit educational experiences purple giraffe located across. The is a fully equipped entertainment area for kids with playstations, toys, books and diarised. Enjoy a funfilled family holiday at our resort including our amphitheatre golf course. Plan some fun activities but leave enough time on your itinerary to just. All the activities on the map have been chosen for their unique representation of south african creativity. Reminiscent of the grandeur of ageold tuscany, the hotel epitomises true style and luxury surrounded by.
Exchange the cityscape for spectacular natural scenery in the drakensberg. Unwind and relax for less at these tsogo sun hotels. The resort has a variety of accommodation, adventure activities and recreational facilities, plus a restaurant, fastfood outlet, coffee shop and gift shop. Be flexible and give at least three resort options and dates. Upon arrival, relax xplaw the resort and have fun to your hearts. There are also many leisure activities to be enjoyed at the resort. This familyfriendly resort is the perfect place from which to explore the regions many attractions or simply to relax and unwind in one of south africas best picturesque settings. To help ensure the whole family has a great time at our resort we have a number of kid friendly activities. It has large rooms, sumptuous dining area and bar with a terrace. I am proud to be associated with your resort and i. Gooderson leisure owns and manages a variety of leisure destinations across south africa. The first and the fourth quarters recorded 90% of which i am extremely proud.
A full time activity programme has been prepared for kids. The complex contains four hotels, two championship golf courses, two casinos, an atmospheric south african cultural village and more than 7000 crocodiles within a sanctuary. All information is subject to change without prior notice, changes would always be in consideration of your safety first and a better quality. The royal drakensberg primary school, founded in 2007 to uplift. Drakensberg gardens hotel or similar, drakensberg bd enjoy a full day at leisure to soak up the surroundings of the magnificent southern drakensberg mountains. We have two daily guided hikes, flyfishing and horse trails for the experienced and for the.
Please enquire about the rates for exciting activities. Drakensberg mountains, drakensberg sun resort is one of the countrys most scenic holiday destinations. The resort has loads of activities to keep you and your family busy. Find out or skisnowboarding rates under activity rates winter. Known regionally as africas kingdom of pleasure, sun city resort is a luxury casino and resort, situated about two hours drive from johannesburg. Pdf the utilities of prominent learning theories for. Several trails wind around the estate linking all of the main natural features of interest. Drakensberg sun hiking trails fern forest an easy 30minutes 1km. Drakensberg sun resort other regions southern sun bloemfontein southern sun emnotweni, nelspruit.
I think id like to move around a bit and experience different areas rather than staying in one place the whole time. Premier resort sani pass luxury southern drakensberg. Drakensberg from r2 840 pps valid for travel from 21 to 23 july 2017. Maluti is the name given to the eastern portion of the great escarpment, which encloses the central southern african plateau. Tour of south africa with kruger, swaziland and lesotho. The cavern resort and spa 4243 montusi mountain lodge 5051 cathedral peak battlefields 5859 culture and crafts 6263 three tree hill lodge 6869 hiking 7273 ballooning 7879 champagne valley falcon ridge 8687 ardmore guest house 9091 drakensberg boys choir 9293 african loom 9697 canopy tour 100101 agriculture 104105 contents giant. Dragon peaks is well known for its large herd of 26 horses. Fern forest an easy short walk from champagne castle hotel and into a fern forest. To see more details of for the battlefield routes take a look at this battlefields ebrochure pdf. The drakensberg is world renowned as a place of great beauty and natural diversity, and while staying at drakensberg sun you can hike, climb, ride, relax, play golf, explore historic sites or cycle amongst the verdant rolling hills to your hearts content. There is no end of activities in the area with horseriding available close by, bushman rock art sites and some excellent trout fishing spots. Situated in the heart of the magnificent drakensberg mountains, the drakensberg sun resort is one of the worlds most scenic holiday destinations. Your group will then be transported in an open vehicle to the start of the tour. The resort is nestled in the foothills of the northern drakensberg and boasts an excellent view of the amphitheatre and the tugela falls.
Hi, im putting an itinerary together for our trip to sa in december including a few days hiking in the drakensberg. The kruger national park offers a host of great activities for you to try, lets take a look at some. Fairmont zimbali resort is a lifetime away from the madding crowd, set within the serene confines of a coastal forest reserve on the north coast of kwazulunatal. For even more comfort the resort features a spa, beautiful pool, restaurant offering delicious fresh cuisine, and outdoor adventure activities amidst the lakes, mountains and ancient forests of the drakensberg. The resort was the proud recipient of the lilezela award for best overall environmental management. Drakensberg sun hotel board deliberates the levy increase. Drakensberg sun resort winterton, zuidafrika fotos. If youre looking at wedding venues in the drakensberg mountains, make your stepoff point at the magnificent cathedral peak hotel. Last year the resort celebrated its 30th anniversary and this year it achieved a tripadvisor travellers choice award as number four in the top 10 hotels for families in south africa. This familyfriendly resort is the perfect place from which to explore the regions many attractions or simply to relax and unwind in one of south africas most picturesque settings. These include valueadded amenities such as 500mb of free highspeed wifi daily, access to the spa, and a restaurant where guests can enjoy breakfast and dinner buffets daily. Little switzerland 036 438 6220 sterkfontein dam underberg.
Kruger national park activities while enjoying unforgettable safari tours in the kruger national park, you may at some point want to take some time off to enjoy some other activities within the area. Its formation provides a fascinating story, and its imposing rock walls and deep, green valleys have provided a home for an everchanging variety of life through. Monks cowl and champagne castle hikes in monks cowl. Categories offered one category is catered for per ride. This morning after breakfast you will have the opportunity to do some of the many optional activities the southern drakensberg has to offer. The 10 best things to do in sun city 2020 with photos. Riders can enjoy a guided tour through designated paths in the scenic surrounding areas of the drakensberg sun resort. The drakensberg is unquestionably one of south africas most magnificent natural creations.
These include ski packages, equipment rental and our ski school rates. Monks cowl and champagne castle resorts are relatively close to one another 1. We have an ancient seven hundred year old yellowwood, pristine indigenous forests and several refreshing rock pools to swim in during the summer months. Breathtaking views, utter tranquility, and the joy of discovering one of the worlds most spectacular destinations drakensberg. Drakensberg itinerary advice drakensberg region forum. At drakensberg sun resort, winterton, kzn, south africa. The services and amenities at drakensberg sun resort are available to all hotel guests to maximise comfort and convenience. Drakensberg mountains, drakensberg sun resort is one of the countrys most scenic. Conferencing rooms can accommodate up to 250 delegates and are perfect for teambuilding.
Drakensberg sun resortchalets and apartmentsrentals and. Find out what is happening at our resort in the central drakensberg. Activities in kruger park kruger national park safaris. We advise clients to consider doing the 4 x 4 excursion up sani pass as described below. The accent is on comfort in the luxury rooms and suites, each with its own uninterrupted mountain view. Even though the drakensberg offers hundreds of activities you can hike, rock climb. The cavern resort and spa 4243 montusi mountain lodge 5051 cathedral peak battlefields 5859. The imposing drakensberg escarpment as we know it is the product of millions of years of sculpting by the elements. For a list of ideas on how to get the most from the sensational surrounds of sani pass during your stay, view the pdf. The magic of the expansive drakensberg mountains is a treasure to behold and is the picturesque background to tsogo suns drakensberg sun. Trip advisor travel rating of drakensberg sun is excellent and in 2016 only second to champagne sports resort. Best to pick up a map from monks cowl office as it details quite nicely the day hikes in the area.