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Umzimkulu River Lodge
Beautiful fully equipped, self-catering Cottages nicely spaced along the river bank with log fires, river valley views and braai facilities. 30ha playground for the nature lover. Trout Fishing, Birding, Trail Walks, Children's playground, Games Room - all on site. Set on a wide bend of the Umzimkulu River, home to an abundance of birds and wildlife. Easily accessible river frontage, beautiful gardens and cottages spaced for peace and privacy.
Area Info
Underberg is a newly discovered jewel in the far west of Kwa Zulu-Natal. It is situated against the southern foothills of the Drakensberg. The berg and area was declared a World Heritage Site in 2000. It enjoys special protection by the United Nations Conservation treaty. It is a high rainfall area and serves as a spurge to the rest of the Province. Many pollution free rivers cascade down the sides of the berg then along the Umkomaas, Umzimkulu Polele, Umzimvubu Rivers & further north to the Tugela.
There are several internationally important Bushman paintings sites which vary in age from 4000 years old to only 150 years old. Scenes of the first white settlers and the Nguni Settlers from East Africa are depicted in some paintings. Today the culture remains varied with an English, Afrikaans and Zulu population.
The area boasts two of the highest peaks in the Drakensberg, Hutchinson?s Peaks. The height of the south peaks, 3252 m, the north peak at 3258 m. These can be seen from a long distance away.
There are several smaller nature reserves within the uKhahlamba World Heritage Area- Cobham, Loteni and Vergelegen Reserves. They are administered by KZN Conservation Services.
In the village of Himeville is the location of one of the only few roosts of the Amur Falcons. (Previously called Eastern red footed Kestrel.) There are several thousands bird roosting here from September to March every year. They are migrants from Eastern Europe and will do the journey twice a year, a distance of 16 000 kms!! (Unfortunately aerial crop spraying affects these little falcons, several are poisoned every year).
Units and Rooms
Giant Cabin
Guests: 12
Secluded log home, 2 double en-suite rooms, 1 en-suite twin teen pad with sep entrance, 3 twin rooms, additional 2.5 bathrooms, full kitchen, open plan lounge/dining area, beautiful views, huge entertainment deck with BBQ facilities. Gas Heaters.
WOODLAND
Guests: 8
Max Adults: 6
Free standing double story cottage with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms upstairs (1 full en-suite, 1 shower, basin and loo only) Bunk Bed on landing. Open plan kitchen/diner, additional bathroom, lounge with log fire, covered veranda & BBQ facilities.
Pygmy Cottage
Guests: 2
Free standing double story unit, steep staircase, double en-suite (shower only) loft room, kitchenette, small dining/sitting area, log fire, balcony off bedroom and deck downstairs with lovely views and BBQ facility.
Pied Unit A
Guests: 2
Double storey semi-detached cottage with double en-suite room upstairs (king size bed, large tub & shower). Fairly steep staircase! Kitchenette, lounge/dining area with log fire, private veranda with BBQ facilities and beautiful views.
Pied Unit B
Guests: 2
Double storey semi detached cottage with double en-suite room upstairs (king size bed, large tub & shower). Spiral staircase! Kitchenette, lounge/dining area with log fire, private veranda with BBQ facilities and beautiful views.
Mangrove Cottage
Guests: 5
2 bedroom, 1 bathroom with bath and shower, daybed for 5th guest, fully equipped kitchen, open plan living area with log fire, covered veranda with BBQ facilities and fence garden for pets.
Malachite Cottage
Guests: 4
Free standing cottage consisting of 2 double rooms (easily split into twin beds if required), 1 bathroom with bath and another with shower. Lounge/Dining room with a log fire. Fully equipped kitchen with gas hob & oven. PVT deck with BBQ facilities.
