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The Old Hatchery is situated just 10km from the village of Underberg in the Southern Drakensberg and just 30km from Sani Pass.

You have chosen to come to the most beautiful part of the Drakensberg in KwaZulu Natal. There is nothing quite like Southern Berg hospitality. Our little haven is just 10km from Underberg nestled amongst some hills overlooking rolling farmlands and the Umzimkulu River on the Drakensberg Gardens Road.

Whether you would prefer bed & breakfast accommodation in Oak Tree Guest House or some privacy in your own home-away-from-home cottage or just some time out in a rustic little fishing cabin, we can offer you the perfect solution.

For larger functions, we can sleep a total of 40 people utilizing all of our units. The Southern Drakensberg offers a range of activities that will suit everyone from toddlers to grandparents, for the adventurers and for those who just need some time to chill out.

Restaurant

The Old Hatchery Restaurant is nestled among some beautiful trees at the edge of our trout dam with the waterfall flowing just past the deck into the dam below. We are open daily for dinners – bookings essential. The restaurant is also the perfect intimate venue for functions such as weddings, birthday & anniversary celebrations, retreats, etc

Fishing Cabins

Just on the other side of our trout dam we have 3 charming little fishing cabins that are equipped for 2 self-catering guests each. These units do not have television although they each have their own "bush telly" (fireplace). Please bring your own firewood. Each cottage also has a little wooden deck and braai facilities. When you have parked your car next to the dam, you will need to carry your luggage up the wooden stairs, past the restaurant and over the waterfall (+-150m). The paths are all wooden walkways and lit at night.

Otter's Den

This gorgeous thatch cottage has four en-suite bedrooms sleeping eight in total. There is under-floor heating throughout. Otter's Den is fully equipped for self-catering with open plan lounge / dining / kitchen and has stove, microwave, dishwasher and fridge / freezer. The comfortable lounge has TV and guests are welcome to bring their own DVD player or DSTV decoder. This area leads out onto a covered wooden deck with stunning views over the dam and farmlands and is superb for outdoor entertaining with patio furniture and weber braai.

What to bring

• Passports (for the trip up Sani Pass).
• Camping chairs (for the Fishing Cabins and for picnics around our dam).
• Fly fishing equipment - we also have some for hire.
• Swimming towels.
• Warm clothing - no matter what time of the year - you just never know when it will snow.

Activities in the Area

• Horse riding trails at Khotso, which is just next door to us. Enjoy riding over hilltops with stunning views and through forests. Khotso also offer overnight pony treks into Lesotho. You don’t have to be an accomplished rider to enjoy this experience.
• River Rafting & Tubing is most enjoyed in the summer months and is conveniently done on the stretch of the Umzimkulu River just in front of The Old Hatchery.
• Trips up Sani Pass go everyday and are led by well informed guides. For this your passport is essential as you will enter into Lesotho to have lunch at the highest pub in Africa at the Sani Top Chalet.
• Geocaching. If you are a part of this world wide sport you will know there are numerous caches in our area that you and the whole family can enjoy.
• Guided Quad Tours at the top of Sani Pass in Lesotho - passports essential.
• Sani Spoors offers a choice of 3km, 8km or 35km mountain bike trails over farmlands, alongside the river and through forests - just 3km down the road from us - you could ride your bike there
• We have trout in our own small dam. The rivers are open to flyfishermen from October to April.
• We can accommodate conferences for up to 20 people.
• We have 3 lovely Golf courses nearby.
• There are local pubs, restaurants and tea gardens in the nearby villages of Underberg and Himeville.
• Hiking trails available at a choice of Nature Reserves in the vicinity.
• Guided rock art tours can be arranged for you
• Over 300 bird species in the region including the endangered Cape Parrot (Marutswa Forest in Bulwer)

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