| Lodges
in Kruger Area
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Jabulani - the elephant experience
The
combination of uniqueness and exquisite
luxury makes Camp Jabulani one of the
finest game viewing experiences in Africa.
Situated within the Kapama Private Game
Reserve - a 13 000ha Big Five reserve
- this lodge offers the ultimate wildlife
safari on elephantback. The elephant experience
is complimented by the ultra luxurious
suites, each with its own private deck,
plunge pool and lounge with fireplace.
A personal butler takes care of your every
need. Close interaction with the 12 elephants
and their grooms are part of the daily
routine as days are spent riding, walking
or swimming with the elephants.
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| Singita
Ebony & Boulders
Singita’s
two award-winning Relais & Chateaux
member lodges, Ebony and Boulders, offer
equal standards of luxury and seclusion
amidst ”Big Five” country in the Sabi
Sand Reserve, the heart of South Africa’s
finest game viewing area. Here your professional
ranger and tracker team will take you
on the ultimate wildlife safari on morning
and evening game drives. Singita exudes
exquisite luxury, rare solitude and perfect
tranquillity in a jewel-like setting where
dedicated, professional staff seek to
pamper and please. Its two lodges, the
colonial style Ebony and the more contemporary
Boulders, each have nine air-conditioned
double suites with indoor and outdoor
showers, private swimming pools and secluded
wooden decks overlooking the Sand River.
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| Singita
Lebombo
Singita Lebombo
Lodge, situated on a private concession
area within the Kruger National Park comprise
of 21 rooms in a combination of 15 and
6. Here your professional team of ranger
and tracker will take you on a voyage
of discovery with the ultimate wildlife
safari. Regular sightings of Lion, Leopard,
Buffalo, Elephant, White Rhino and many
other animal and bird species take place
on morning and evening game drives. Return
from the bush to a gourmet dinner under
the stars alongside a blazing campfire
and sample award winning wines from Singita’s
12000-bottle cellar. A professionally
operated Health and Leisure Spa is available.
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| Sabi
Sabi
Sabi
Sabi Private Game Reserve is an unspoilt
part of Africa ecologically and geographically
integrated with the adjacent Kruger National
Park. It lies on the banks of the Sabie
River within one of the oldest and largest
proclaimed private reserves - the renowned
Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. Sabi Sabi
lies 500 km east of Johannesburg, 800
km north east of Durban and 200 km west
of Maputo in Mozambique. It lies on the
same latitude as Sao Paulo and Brisbane
and the same longitude as Cairo, Istanbul
and St.Petersburg.
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Londolozi
Bateleur
Camp is situated within Londolozi that
lies in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve that
borders the Kruger National Park. Londolozi
has traversing rights over 17,000 hectares
of prime game viewing land with exclusive
rights over 7,000 hectares.
There are eight luxurious chalets and
four gracious suites in this historical
camp. All the chalets and suites, whose
furnishings display Londolozi's award
winning style, have wooden decks and a
plunge pool. The twin beds can be converted
into double beds. There is air conditioning,
a personal bar and en suite bathroom with
bath, separate shower, w.c and twin hand
basins. The focal point of each bathroom
is its enormous bath with its picturesque
view of the surrounding bush. In addition
the suites have under floor heating an
outdoor shower and two suites have a private
"sala".
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Hotels
&Lodges in Cape Town
& surrounds
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| The
Table Bay
The
new Table Bay Hotel is situated in the
heart of an expanding docklands development,
surrounded by historic buildings and exciting
entertainment and shopping opportunities.
Guests at the Table Bay are on the doorstep
of all Waterfront facilities, and there
is safe access to the city centre. The
Table Bay Hotel's position means that
all rooms have views of either Table Mountain,
or the sea as far out as Robben Island.
Spectacular views are also available from
all public rooms, walkways and outdoor
areas. The hotel has a nautical feel and
exudes the quiet style and charm associated
with the great cruise liners and grand
hotels around the world.
Facilities at the Table Bay include a
first-floor pool area and health club
with service bar; conference rooms; international
business centre; gourmet and logo shops;
and beauty parlour. There are 329 rooms
ranging from standard to deluxe. The Table
Bay Hotel houses several restaurants,
these being the Atlantic Grill for elegant
dining; the Conservatory for breakfast,
lunch and dinner; the Lounge for light
snacks and high teas; and the Atlantic
Bar.
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| Ellerman
House
The
true splendour of Ellerman House rests
in faithful preservation of its historical
architecture, combined with discreet hospitality
and efficient service to reflect the ambience
experienced only in the comfort and familiarity
of a home. Indeed, Ellerman House is unrivalled
as South Africa's foremost retreat, to
be appreciated by those who seek the finer
things in life. Ellerman House is a spectacular
landmark in the premier Cape Town suburb
of Bantry Bay. With only seven luxuriously
and individually styled rooms, Ellerman
House is an exclusive, private retreat.
Individual balconies have panoramic views
across the Atlantic to Robben Island,
and the skyline of Cape Town.
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| Mount
Nelson
Since
1899, the gracious Mount Nelson Hotel
has always been at the forefront of Cape
Town hospitality and is still the most
famous of South Africa's hotels. It is
regarded as the epitome of elegance and
the last word in luxury.
The Mount Nelson Hotel is situated in
the very heart of Cape Town, with a wide
range of attractions within walking distance.
Approach is via the imposing Prince of
Wales archway and the famous Palm Avenue.
Set amongst seven acres of lush landscaped
gardens, the Mount Nelson Hotel has long
been regarded as the jewel of Cape Town's
venues. In a city dedicated to hospitality
and entertainment, this is no small accolade.
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Constantia
Uitsig
Constantia
Uitsig, meaning Constantia View is aptly
named for its unique position which offers
wide vistas of the Table Mountain range,
sea and vineyards. Enjoy peace and tranquility
on a working wine farm a mere 20 minutes
from the city centre of Cape Town.
The Country Hotel internationally recognised
for high standards and personalised service,
offers gracious accommodation in 16 individually
furnished garden suites – the keynotes
are elegance and simplicity
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| Bushmans
Kloof Lodge
Bushmans
Kloof Lodge is situated a scenic 3 and
a half hours drive from Cape Town and
is Cape towns nearest African Wilderness
experience (malaria free). 32 guests can
be accommodated in seven standard rooms
and nine luxury suites. All rooms and
suites have en-suite bathrooms with separate
bath and shower, mini-bars, under-floor
heating, ceiling fans and temperature
control units, as well as their own private
patios.
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| Birkenhead
House
More
holiday house than hotel, this Caribbean-style
property is perched on a cliff above two
of the best swimming beaches in Hermanus,
an affluent coastal community that's an
easy hour-and-a-half drive from Cape Town.
All ten suites are individually decorated
in an uncluttered yet lavish style; half
open onto wooden verandas with glorious
sea views. Surfing, swimming, fishing,
and diving are among the diversions. When
you've had enough of the sea, take a dip
in the bilevel swimming pool in the courtyard
or the infinity pool on the seafront deck.
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| The
Marine Hotel
A
5 star Relais & Chateaux Hotel situated
in the whale-watching capital of Hermanus,
is unique in its position perched atop
the cliffs in one of the most beautiful
landscapes in Africa. With it's understated
luxury and sophistication, the hotel boasts
45 luxury rooms and suites. Spectacular
views can be captured from your bedroom
window, including the best land based
whale watching in the world. Enjoy coastal
walks with exquisite views across Walker
Bay, where there is nothing between you
and the Antarctic, other than a few thousand
miles of ocean. Wile away the day at the
heated pool or pamper yourself in our
beauty spa.
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Hotels
& Lodges in the Cape Winelands
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Quartier Français
Le
Quartier Français rests in the French
Huguenot village of Franschhoek in the
heart of the Cape Winelands and would
satisfy any tired traveler. Le Quartier
Français is ideal for any one who enjoys
the Winelands, fine dining and superb
service. The quaint little town of Franschhoek
is well positioned in terms of all the
major attractions in Cape Town. Franschhoek
is only 45 minutes from Cape Town’s city
centre and only an hour from Hermanus
the famous Whale town of the Cape.
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Lodges
& Hotels on the Garden Route
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| Phantom
Forest
Phantom
Forest is a mystical retreat hidden in
a Milkwood Forest offering one of the
best Eco experiences in the Western Cape.
The lodge is best suited to those who
are young at heart and who like adventure,
and is an ideal getaway for honeymooners.
It is however not ideal for anyone who
has difficulty walking due to the uneven
raised wooden walkways. The lodge offers
all the necessary luxuries.Situated
in a 138-hectare indigenous forest with
wonderful views of the Knysna Lagoon and
the surrounding mountains, this lodge
offers something very unique. On
arrival guests are met at the gatehouse
where cars are parked and from there you
take a 4x4 drive through the indigenous
forest, up a very steep hill to the main
lodge. The whole lodge has been built
using natural sustainable materials and
glass.
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| Tsala
Treetops
Tsala
Treetop Lodge is a symphony of stone,
wood, glass and water set high above the
floor of the magnificent indigenous forests
of the Garden Route, between Knysna and
Plettenberg Bay. Eastern and European
flavours blend with the cultures of Africa
to reflect in the tastes, rhythms and
colours of the hand crafted fittings and
superb cuisine.
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| Hunter’s
Country House
Hunter’s
Country House, “an elegant English country
house in Africa” is situated 10km west
of the premier resort town of Plettenberg
Bay with its endless golden beaches and
magnificent indigenous forests. This multi-award
winning property is the longest established
in the group and defines the benchmark
for sumptuous country living and impeccable
service. Hunters Country House is also
a proud member of Relais & Chateaux
since 1998.
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| The
Plettenberg
A
5 star Relais & Chateaux Hotel, built
on a rocky headland with breathtaking
vistas of the sea, mountains and miles
of golden sand in one of the most spectacular
resorts in Africa - Plettenberg Bay. The
37 luxury rooms and suites are all air-conditioned
and offer a truly idyllic and indulgent
experience.
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Lodges
in the Eastern Cape (malaria free)
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| Kwandwe
Private Game Lodge
Kwandwe
Private Game Reserve is located in the
beautiful and historically rich Eastern
Cape along 30 kilometres of privately-owned
river frontage, surrounded by 16 000 hectares
of exclusive, malaria-free wilderness.
Overlooking the Great Fish River, the
lodge is masterfully contoured to blend
with the magnificent landscape. Kwandwe
means “Place of the Blue Crane” in Xhosa,
and is home to a population of these majestic
endangered birds. Nine luxurious suites
feature bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms,
indoor and outdoor showers, separate w.c,
twin basins, plunge pools, personal bars,
salas, portable phone for room service
and covered verandas. The décor is African-inspired,
with earth-toned fabrics, indigenous timber
and early settler antiques and artifacts.
Each suite has a private river deck with
sala overlooking the Great Fish River.
Pan-African cuisine can be served on your
private river deck, or enjoyed under a
canopy of stars in our firelit boma. Alternatively,
meals can be taken in the sociable ambience
of our spacious dining area.
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| Kwandwe
Uplands Homestead
Kwandwe
Private Game Reserve is located in the
beautiful and historically rich Eastern
Cape, surrounded by 16 000 hectares of
exclusive, malaria-free wilderness. Kwandwe
means “Place of the Blue Crane” in Xhosa,
and is home to a population of these majestic
endangered birds.This restored farm Homestead
was built in 1905 and feature wooden floors,
three luxurious bedrooms with en-suite
bathroom, each with it’s own verandah,
cordless telephones in each room and air-conditioned
comfort. Two rooms have bathrooms with
a ball and claw bath and one room has
a bathroom with stone bath. It creates
a feeling of Old Pioneer or Old English
style with crystal and white linen. Uplands
is perfect for families, couples and small
incentive groups. The interior design
is based on Settler style with modern
comfortable finishes.
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Gorah Elephant Camp
Embark
on a noble safari to an outpost of tented
romance. Gorah is a premier camp set in
the malaria-free Addo National Park, home
to the densest elephant population on
earth. Restored to its 19th
century Colonial splendour and period
furnished, the main house reflects opulence
and delivers the meticulous service characteristic
of a Hunter Hotels property. The 10 luxury
tented suites are a haven in the wilderness.
Elephant encounters at matchlessly close
range and priceless wildlife viewing will
complement your Garden Route adventure.
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Tenahead Mountain Reserve
In
a remote region of South Africa where
three mountain ranges meet - the Drakensberg,
the Witteberg and the Maluti - lies a
very special place. The hand of man has
brushed it but lightly, beautiful San
rock art being the only sign of its former
inhabitants. Tenahead is 15 000 hectares
of unspoiled mountains, valleys and streams.
It holds a treasury of flora and fauna
and it is the perfect place to experience
life.
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| Lodges
on the Wild Coast
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| Sandcastle
Sandcastle,
part of the malaria free Wesley Coastal
Conservancy, is located 75 km from East
London and +- 200km from Port Elizabeth,
set on the coast. The property is 252
hectares (600 acres) with its' western
border being the Gqusha river (pronounced
'Goosha' meaning sheep or mutton in Xhosa)
which forms a large lagoon where it abuts
the property and the southern border being
the Indian Ocean.
A small river called the Inqualura meanders
through the centre of the property and
breaks through into the sea about four
times a year. The other two boundaries
are farms. Sandcastle has a sea frontage
of 2km with wide white sandy beaches and
towering dunes, which makes for great
strolling and shelling. There is a small
herd of approximately 130 indigenous Nguni
cattle on the property that feed off the
highly nutritious soetveld (sweetveld).
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| Umngazi
River Bungalows
Umngazi
River Bungalows was substantially re-developed
in 1994 by the present owners who descend
directly from 1820 settler stock. Their
families have lived and worked on the
Wild Coast for the past 135 years.
Here you'll be pampered in spacious thatch-roofed
single or double bungalows each with en
suite bathroom and private open-air shower.
The bungalows nestle among lush gardens
where frangipani, hibiscus and bougainvillea
grow in tropical profusion, complementing
the extensively indigenous landscape.
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| Hotels
& Lodges in the Drakensberg area
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| Hartford
House
Home
to the family of the last Prime Minister
of the Colony of Natal, Hartford House
is situated on South Africa’s most
famous Thoroughbred farm near Giant’s
Castle. Chosen by the Rulers of Dubai
as the location for their priceless stallions,
the “gem of the Midlands”
is remembered by chroniclers as one of
the country’s most beautiful homes,
with its award-winning gardens and acclaimed
fine dining.
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| Lodges
in Kwazulu Natal
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| Phinda
Forest Lodge
Phinda
Forest Lodge lies within 15 000 hectares
of Phinda Private Game Reserve (northern
sector), in the Maputaland region of KwaZulu-Natal,
South Africa. Phinda neighbours the Greater
St Lucia Wetland Park to the east and
is only 30km due west of the white-fringed
beaches of the Indian Ocean.
The 16 air conditioned glass chalets are
built on stilts and float gently between
the rare sand forest floor below and towering
torchwood trees above. The chalets are
situated to ensure absolute privacy and
each bathroom features twin basins, bath,
separate shower and separate w.c. All
chalets have a personal bar on their private
verandah.
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| Phinda
Mountain Lodge
Phinda
Mountain Lodge lies within 15 000 hectares
of Phinda Private Game Reserve (southern
sector), in the Maputaland region of KwaZulu-Natal,
South Africa. Phinda neighbours the Greater
St Lucia Wetland Park to the east and
is only 30 km due west of the white fringed
beaches of the Indian Ocean. Accommodation
consists of twin- bedded air conditioned
chalets each with en suite bathroom comprising
bath, shower, separate flush toilet and
hand basins. All chalets have a personal
bar and private deck.
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| Phinda
Rock Lodge
Phinda
Rock Lodge lies within 15 000 hectares
of Phinda Private Game Reserve (southern
sector), in the Maputaland region of KwaZulu-Natal,
South Africa. Phinda neighbours the Greater
St Lucia Wetland Park to the east and
is only 30 km due west of the white fringed
beaches of the Indian Ocean Six twin-bedded
(all convertible to double beds) air conditioned
luxury suites suspended off the edge of
a rocky cliff.
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| Rocktail Bay Lodge
Rocktail
Bay Lodge is situated in the northern
reaches of the Greater St Lucia Wetland
Park, which has also been declared a World
Heritage Site. Situated offshore is the
Maputaland Marine Reserve which offers
extraordinary diving and snorkelling encounters
with huge shoals of fish, dolphins and
whales. The lodge is situated meters
inland from the warm Indian Ocean, and
is built within the forest canopy of vegetated
dunes that occur along Maputaland's coastline.
Rocktail offers perhaps the most private
beach experience in South Africa, with
nearly 40 kilometres of unspoilt, pristine
coastline where it is possible that one
can walk for hours without meeting another
soul.
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| Ndumo
Wilderness Camp
Ndumo
Wilderness Camp, situated in the Maputaland
region of northern Natal, just south of
the Moçambique border, is one of South
Africa's most superb safari camps. Time
at Ndumo is mostly spent on nature walks
and drives through forests of fig trees
and the surrounding bush. Drives in open
4x4 vehicles around the various scenic
pans are a highlight, and boating along
the waterways is permitted, depending
on water levels. Accommodation is in
the wilderness zone of the reserve, in
an area not open to the general public.
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| Kosi
Forest Lodge
Kosi
Forest Lodge is a 16 bed luxury wilderness
lodge. The only private lodge within the
Kosi Bay Nature Reserve which is part
of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park.
Offering a host of activities throughout
this wetland wonderland; the lodge prides
itself on offering outstanding service;
exploratory and informative wetland, beach
and wilderness activities; comfortable
accommodation and creative cuisine in
South Africa's last undiscovered wilderness.
The bedrooms are thatched on wooden decks,
the first bathroom is also under thatch
and the second bathroom is a reed-enclosed
boma with the bath and shower thatched
bedroom on a wooden deck leading onto
a reed-enclosed boma with the bathroom
and shower sunk into white forest sand.
The lodge has become increasingly renowned
as a honeymoon destination.
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| Quarters
Four
gracious Victorian homes have been beautifully
restored by award winning architects to
create a unique hotel of immense charm
and character. Inside you will find a
subtle combination of modern sophistication
and old-fashioned warmth reflected in
everything from the decor to the welcoming
attitude of our dedicated staff.
You will find Quarters is centrally located,
just minutes away from the city, the new
International Conference Centre, beaches
and the main arterial routes. It holds
a prime position in the highly sought
after suburb of Berea, Durban.
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| Zimbali
Lodge
Experience
a magical encounter with our planet's
most endearing sea-creatures, take a walk
in the footsteps of Africa's mightiest
historic Zulu King, enjoy gourmet cuisine
overlooking a warm, moonlit Indian Ocean
... Welcome to Zimbali Lodge's idyllic
lifestyle in sub-tropical, natural splendour.
Located on KwaZulu Natal's Dolphin Coast
the shores of Zimbali are washed by the
warm Indian Ocean. Zimbali The lodge is
just south of Ballito, a 25 minute drive
north of Durban. This 370 hectare resort
estate is one of outstanding natural beauty
and magnificent ocean views. Soak up the
sun on the beach and play in the waves
of the warm and inviting Indian Ocean.
The Dolphin Coast shoreline offers a combination
of golden beaches and secluded coves for
water sport enthusiasts. The Dolphin coast
is home to over two hundred bottle-nose
dolphins. These delightful creatures graciously
accept our sea-borne excursions to experience
their beauty and mischievousness close-up.
Beyond the breakers, the unique sighting
of Humpbacked whales en route north to
the breeding grounds off Mozambique, provide
a thrilling spectacle.
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| Lynton
Hall
Now
in its third century and host to Royalty,
Prime Ministers, men of letters and captains
of business, Lynton Hall was the sanctuary
of sugar baron, Sir Frank Reynolds whose
yeoman farming family migrated from Devonshire
to South Afriac in 1852. With the Empire
to choose from, this gracious property
was selected by King George VI and his
family for his recuperation in 1952, and
rests at the head of Umdoni Park, the
lands most picturesque golf course, meandering
through pristine coastal forest and spilling
down to the warm waters of the Indian
Ocean.
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Lodges
in the Battlefields
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| Isandlwana
Lodge
Isandlwana
Lodge is carved into the iNyoni rocks
overlooking Mount Isandlwana the site
of the historic Anglo-Zulu war battle.
Today, the enigmatic mountain of Isandlwana
nestles peacefully amongst the majestic
beauty of the Zululand hills.
The luxurious accommodation, consisting
of twelve suites, is carved into the iNyoni
Rock formations, on top of which the Zulu
commander stood during the battle of Isandlwana.
Isandlwana Lodge is an ideal destination
for someone who has an interest in South
African History and or who is looking
to learn something new about the country
they are visiting and its culture.
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| Fugitives
Drift
Overlooking
the Battlefield of Isandlwana, the 2,500
hectare reserve is 8km from Rorke’s Drift
on the Buffalo River in KwaZulu Natal.
17km of river frontage include the famous
site of Fugitives’ Drift, where Lieutenants
Melvill and Coghill lost their lives in
1879 trying to save the Queen’s Colour
of their regiment, winning the first two
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