Underberg Accommodation / Umzimkulu River Lodge Drakensberg Accommodation / B&B or Self Catering in Underberg

Umzimkulu River Lodge offers serviced Bed & Breakfast or Self Catering accommodation on one of the most beautiful bends of the Umzimkulu River in the Southern Drakensberg. Umzimkulu River Lodge is just two hours from Durban and six hours from Johannesburg in the foothills of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site.

Accommodation


Our honeymoon suite and family accommodation are all fully equipped and boast stunning river frontage. All our fully equipped self catering units are situated just meters from the river bank with stunning views. Apart from Giant Cabin, all the units have log fires. Individual braai (barbecue) facilities are provided. All linen, bedding and towels are provided.

The units are serviced once daily in the mornings, however should you require additional assistance we can arrange to have a housekeeper available (at an additional fee) in the afternoons. We aim to have your cottages refreshed and ready for you by 14h00 on your arrival day and we ask that you vacate your unit 10h30 on your departure day. We do however make allowances upon request if there are no other guests expected.

Honeymooners


Honeymooners revel in the privacy of a luxurious suite and private deck overlooking the river. Order a “Starry Eyed Package” complete with sparkling wine on ice, fresh flowers, bath salts, foam bath, luxury soaps and candles to celebrate the special occasion.

Family-friendly


Families love it for the unhurried old world country atmosphere with days spent picnicking under the huge oaks on the river island, bolder hopping in thrombosis gorge and exploring all this adventure playground has to offer. The animal farm, canoes, playground and trampoline are a just a few of the facilities that keep children enjoying the fresh air and outdoors all day long.

Breakfast & Dining


We offer breakfast and dinner on request. Alternatively there are several restaurants and coffee shops in Underberg (22km away).

Attractions and Activities


Activities include: Trout fishing, small Bass dam, adventure playground, animal farm, walks, and birding, with Quad bike trails, horse riding and river rafting nearby.

Fishing
Fishermen enjoy the unrivalled opportunities to catch rainbow trout along our 2.5km stretch of the Umzimkulu. Should the river conditions be unfavorable, there is a trophy dam on our neighbouring farm available to our guests - booking essential. The rivers are open from from September to end May every year. Dams are however open for year round fishing enjoyment.

Canoeing & Tubing
Canoes, paddles and tubes are available to our guests for hire. Tubing is a favorite summer activity. Guests are dropped off about 5km upriver and tube back to the lodge.

The Enchanted Neighbourhood
Animal Farm (tortoises, pigs, rabbits and guinea pigs, geese, ducks and chickens). Jungle gym and swings, sandpit, trampoline, table tennis and soccer game.

Other activities
Horse rides on our neighbouring farm about 15km away.
Grass volleyball court
DsTV available in TV lounge
Pool table and darts
Kiddies video lounge, with board and other games for rainy days

Underberg Activities


• Bring your passports for a 4x4 adventure up the Sani Pass for magical views from Lesotho.
• Guided tours of bushman paintings, rock art and yellowwood forest.
• Restaurants, coffee shops, gift and curio shops, farm stalls and art studios.
• Himeville Museum

Please Note


No credit card facilities, sporadic cell phone signal.

ACCREDITATIONS

AA Quality Assured Accommodation Recommended National Accommodation Association (NAA) Southern Berg Escape (Tourism) Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) Tourism KwaZulu Natal (TKZN)

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