The "Homestead" offers two double en-suite bedrooms. It is fully furnished with a well equipped kitchen, fireplace for those cold winter nights, sleeper couch, satellite TV (DSTV) and braai (barbecue) facilities.
The "Cottage" offers four double en-suite rooms, two fireplaces, separate lounge, satellite TV and dining room.
Property Facilities:
House keeping services are offered on a daily basis.
An entertainment lapa and swimming pool and are the perfect holiday choice for groups of up to 16 people.
A fireplace in the lounge for cold winter nights.
The property also has a scenic picnic spot next to a bubbling river.
Area Information:
An awe-inspiring and truly magnificent range of mountains, the majority of which lie in the KwaZulu Natal Province and stretch well over 200 kilometers forming a natural border between Lesotho and KwaZulu Natal, are known simply as â??the dragon mountainâ?? or Drakensberg.
The description is apt considering that the average height of this series of mountains is 2 900 meters, with some of the highest mountain peaks in Southern Africa rising as high as 3 482 meters. What makes it so popular, besides its sheer majesty, is its accessible plateau and the numerous passes and slopes that make for some of the best and most strenuous hiking in the province; possibly South Africa.
The Drakensberg is not only about its famous mountain peaks - Giants Castle, Cathedral Peak, Mont-Aux-Sources - it is also graced with a number of lower peaks known as the foothills of the Drakensberg. The entire Drakensberg is riddled with incredible waterfalls, rock pools, mountain streams, caves, crisp mountain air, and special spaces that draw both visitors to South Africa and locals alike.
Within the Drakensberg of KwaZulu Natal lies the 243 000 hectare mountain region that is also a world heritage site, known as Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park. Not only does it boast some of the most incredible scenic beauty, but it also has over 600 examples of San rock paintings in caves around the park.
Staying in the shadow of these mountains brings immediate breathing space and a chance to unwind. Aside from hiking - and there are innumerable hikes that range in skill and fitness requirements throughout the entire Drakensberg - there are also horse trails, canopy tours, white water rafting, abseiling, local arts and crafts or simply "taking the air" for those with little other than repose in mind.
In Room Facilities:
All the cottages are fully equipped and self-catering, all beds have electric blankets and the main bedrooms have air-conditioners. You only need to bring along your food, drinks and swimming towels.
Attractions:
Local activities and attractions include golf, horse riding, hiking, boating, fishing, white water rafting, quad biking, birds of prey demonstrations, beauty spas, helicopter flights, concerts at the Drakensberg Boys Choir School, and arts and craft shops. We also have a seasonal craft market at Graceland.
Graceland Guesthouse is also available as a wedding venue - please phone to enquire!
