Ridgedale is situated just 10km from the village of Underberg in the Southern Drakensberg and just 30km from Sani Pass.Welcome to RidgedaleYou 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 Lodge or some privacy in your own home-away-from-home cottage or just some time out in a rustic little fishing hut, 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. AccommodationOtter's Den This cozy, beautifully decorated little thatch cottage has three en-suite bedrooms sleeping 6 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 gas/electric stove, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge/freezer. The comfortable lounge has TV, DSTV & DVD player and this area leads out onto a covered wooden deck for outdoor entertaining with patio furniture and weber braai. Kingfisher This majestic looking thatch home that has been tastefully decorated has four en-suite bedrooms sleeping 8 in total. There is under-floor heating throughout. Kingfisher is fully equipped for self-catering with a large living area/kitchen and has gas/electric stove, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer. The comfortable lounge has TV, DSTV, & DVD player and this area leads through the sunroom and out onto a covered wooden deck for outdoor entertaining with patio furniture and weber braai. The views from this cottage, of the dam, river and farmlands, are superb. Fishing Huts Just on the other side of our trout dam we have 3 little fishing huts that are equipped for self-catering guests. 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 and over the waterfall (+-150m). The paths are all wooden walkways and are lit at night Dragonfly Cottage This cottage has 4 separate bedrooms (2 en-suite) and 2 separate bathrooms. Although it does not have a lounge there is a large dining table with adequate seating for 8 people. This cottage is not really suitable for families with small children but is perfect for couples who have come to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and will be spending most of their day outdoors only using the cottage for meals and sleeping. What to bring • Passports (for the trip up Sani Pass) • Camping chairs (for the Fishing Huts 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 experienced rider to enjoy this experience. • River Rafting and Tubing is most enjoyed in the summer months and is conveniently done on the stretch of the Umzimkulu River just in front of Ridgedale Trout Farm. • 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. • 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 and we can offer you a dam big enough for a few float tubes that is stocked with trout and bass - just 2km down the Bushmans Nek Road • 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) Bed & Breakfast in UnderbergFor Bed & Breakfast accommodation see our other property: Oak Tree Lodge ACCREDITATIONS
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