Fugitives Drift Lodge Rorkes Drift Hotel and Guest House, Dundee
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  • Generator
  • Gas cooker (stove)
  • Property TypeGuest House/B&B
  • Guests12
  • Rooms/Units6

Fugitives' Drift Guest House is a KwaZulu Natal game lodge providing a wildlife experience for tourists visiting Battlefields.

About Fugitives' Drift Guest House

The Zulu War of 1879 is famous throughout the English-speaking world for the great battles of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. The spectacular Fugitives' Drift property, a Natural Heritage Site, overlooks both Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift, and includes the site where Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill lost their lives attempting to save the Queen's Colour of their regiment. If one tried to dream up geography and topography for the clash between two great nations, one could hardly come up with a more fantastic scene than this one.

It was here that David and Nicky Rattray pioneered Heritage Tourism in South Africa and created an award winning lodge for visitors to savour this extraordinary saga. Led by the finest guides in South Africa, thought-provoking and often emotionally charged tours are conducted daily to Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. Walks and horserides through the reserve to view abundant game and birdlife are offered as well as fishing the 20km frontage on the Buffalo River.

The reserve offers a choice of accommodation in the Guest House, both owned by the Rattrays and born out of their extensive experience in hospitality, evident in every corner of Fugitives' Drift, is their love of South Africa, its people and its unique history.

At a Glance

What to expect at the lodge/reserve

  • All meals included
  • Malaria-free area
  • Conservation fee applicable

Accommodation

The Guest House
At Fugitives' Drift Guest House there are six luxury twin en-suite rooms. The Guest House was once the home of Mr and Mrs Potgieter who were immortalised in Gillian Rattray's award-winning book “The Springing of the Year”. This old farmhouse has been altered and now forms the most charming sitting and dining room.

The original verandahs have been retained and the outside eating area has a stunning view across a plain with Isandlwana in the distance. The luxury en-suite rooms all have verandahs and sweeping views of the reserve. We also have a guide's / driver's room. The Guest House has a large swimming pool with views across the plain.

Meals

We serve a full English breakfast, a buffet lunch, tea and cake and a five course dinner.

Tours and Activities

On a one night stay we recommend that you arrive between 1 and 2pm in order to join the afternoon tour to Rorke's Drift. You would then do the Isandlwana tour the following morning and depart after lunch.

On a two night stay you may choose whether to join the tour to Rorke's Drift on the afternoon of your arrival or to wait until the following afternoon and undertake the tours in the correct historical order.

On a three night stay you may split the tours and go to Isandlwana on the morning after your arrival and Rorke's Drift on your second afternoon, thereby having the time to relax and enjoy other activities.

ISANDLWANA
Breakfast is at 06:50 and the tour departs from the Lodge / Guest House at 07:30 sharp, returning for lunch at approximately 13:00.

RORKE'S DRIFT
The tour departs from the Lodge/Guest house at 15:15 in summer and at 14:45 in winter and returns in time to have evening drinks around the fire before dinner. Dinner is served at around 20:00.

FUGITIVES' DRIFT
A walk to see the site where Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill lost their lives in an attempt to save the Queen's Colour, and where the first two posthumous Victoria Crosses were won. There is no charge for this tour.

MANGENI FALLS
The waterfall where Lord Chelmsford found himself at the time of the battle of Isandlwana and the Ingwebeni valley where the Zulus were discovered prior to the battle.

MASONDO
The crack in the Buffalo River where the Zulus crossed the river on their way to Rorke's Drift. Available either on horseback or by Land Rover to this site.

BLOOD RIVER AND THE SITE WHERE THE PRINCE IMPERIAL WAS KILLED
A trip to Blood River, a battle fought between the Boers and Zulus on 16th December 1838. The site where the Prince Imperial was killed by the Zulus, on 1st June 1879.

WALKS, FISHING AND HORSE RIDING
It is quite safe to walk on the property; Zulu guides are available to accompany those wishing to walk longer distances. The most popular walk is to the great ledge overlooking several hundred square miles of unspoilt Zululand. There is no charge for this walk. Fishing, horse riding and the hike from Isandlwana to the Buffalo River (the Fugitives' Trail) are also available.

Please Note
The Mosondo, Mangeni and Blood River/Prince Imperial tours have to be pre-booked and usually require a minimum of four people.

Airport transfers apply to the Dundee airstrip only.

Features you'll appreciate

  • always on
  • wifi
  • air-con
  • swimming
    pool
  • parking
  • airport
    transfers
  • wake up
    calls
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Television (Smart TV)
  • Additional bed / mattress
  • Air-conditioning
  • Area information booklet
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Fan(s)
  • Fireplace
  • Hairdryer
  • Heater(s)
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Safe for valuables
  • Smoking: allowed
  • Television (with satellite)

On Site

  • Fire pit
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business facilities
  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Childcare / babysitting service
  • Garden(s)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Laundry service
  • Parking (undercover)
  • Reception (business hours)
  • Security (guard)
  • Smoking: none indoors
  • Swimming pool
  • Wake up calls

Loadshedding Facilities

What is loadshedding? It refers to the temporary suspension of electricity provided by Eskom, South Africa's electricity provider, to reduce consumption and thereby the load on the national grid. To compensate, South African property owners are turning to solar power, inverters with backup batteries or in some cases generators to keep the power on, wherever feasible.

  • Generator
  • Gas cooker (stove)

Functions

  • Air-conditioning
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Bar
  • Breakaway area(s)
  • Catering (in-house)
  • Disabled equipped
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Parking
  • Standard conf. equipment

Food & Drink

  • Bar (fully licenced)
  • Complimentary tea / coffee
  • Restaurant / dining room

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Transfers

  • Airport transfers
  • Other transfers available
  • Tour assistance
fluentsome understanding

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Dutch
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Deluxe Twin Room

Guest House Rooms have large, en-suite bedrooms that are individually decorated and all have private verandahs with sweeping views of the reserve and surrounding battlefields.The Guest House also boasts a sparkling pool.

  • Television (Smart TV)  
  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Fireplace  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 6
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

RATES INCLUDE:
Full Board, excluding drinks and tours

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Verified Host

  • Telephone & email verified
  • Host identification on file
  • Proof of address on file
  • Property listed on SA-Venues.com since December 2010

Need to Know

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome but restrictions on various activities apply.

Closest airport(s)Dundee Airport - 64km
Pietermaritzburg Airport - 200km
Durban International - 300km
OR Tambo International - 380km

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 12h00
Check-out by 10h00

Payment methods accepted by the property Mastercard, Visa, American Express, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Listed on SA-Venues.com since December 2010

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