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Great Rating: 4.0 / 5
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Ndawana River Lodge Self Catering  From R3840 /night

 

Sleeps 8 people, 4 Bedrooms.

A cosy self-catering lodge. The unit is fully fenced and ... is pet friendly. Beautiful views in tranquil river setting. Please note Ndawana River Lodge is not on the same premises as Valley Lakes. It is on Belfast farm about 5km away.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

1 King

Bedroom 2

2 Single

Bedroom 3

2 Single

Bedroom 4

2 Single

From R3840 /night

 

 
Full Kitchen
TV
DSTV
Garden
Linen
Covid-19 Certified
DVD
Pet Friendly
Braai/BBQ Area
Parking on Premises
Fireplace
Dining Area
Deck
No smoking

We’ve got options. Valley Lakes offers a private collection of self-catering holiday accommodation located on our working farms in the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg. Although all our options have access to private footpaths, trails, rivers, streams and dams, they range between 30-45km south of Underberg, KZN, South Africa; and therefore may not necessarily be on the same farm as each other.
From lakeside chalets, to riverside lodges, to a ranch house, to a cosy cottage - the choice is yours.

VALLEY LAKES CHALETS 1 & 3 and THE LODGE (sleep 8 each) are located 30km south of Underberg and a stones throw away from the water’s edge. Each unit has a fireplace, its own firepit and built-in braai. Boats are for hire and firewood can be purchased on site.

With a total of 24 beds and a FUNCTION VENUE with plenty of parking on site, this is also a choice spot to celebrate special occasions (birthdays, family gatherings, reunions, etc).
Or use as an inspirational workshop venue with gorgeous views over the 60ha Curragh Lake.

NDAWANA RIVER LODGE (Sleeps 8) is also 30km from Underberg, but on the opposite side of the tar road to Valley Lakes. Located on the picturesque farm called Belfast, it opens onto a covered wooden deck with a built-in braai overlooking the river, and is our only pet-friendly option.

PEAR TREE COTTAGE our little cottage with a big heart (sleeps 4) is 40km from Underberg and our REDVERSDALE mountain house for a ranch experience (sleeps 10) is 45km from Underberg; both are located in the Bushmansnek area.
Directions: 25km from Underberg, take the 2nd Bushmansnek turnoff on your right. Traveling from Swartberg, just after Valley Lakes, take the first Bushmansnek turnoff on your left. Follow the gravel road for 13km and enter Elton on your left and follow the signs.

We look forward to welcoming you!

In Room Facilities:

Each cottages can sleep eight people and is fully furnished and equipped to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The rooms are tastefully appointed and can be configured to twin or double beds depending on your preference.
The cottages have indoor fire places, outdoor fire pits and built-in braais with wood sold on site. Ndawana River Lodge sleeps 8 and Pear Tree Cottage sleeps 4.
The kitchen has all utensils, cutlery and crockery along with toasters, microwaves, kettles and ovens. They are cleaned and serviced daily.

Area Information:

The last town in the southern Drakensberg, Underberg, lies immediately beneath the majestic mountains of this area, their looming greatness offering a multitude of hikes and moments of breathtaking beauty.
Underberg forms part of the Sani Saunter, not as well known as the Midlands Meander perhaps, but offering as many outdoor opportunities and scenery to equal if not challenge the former.
The Sani Saunter extends from Loteni in the north to Bushman’s Nek in the south, and east to Bulwer, including the little town of Underberg and her quaint neighbor, Himeville, just 5 kilometers away, and as its name indicates, there is access to numerous hikes and walks in this part of the world.
The greatest attraction to the twin towns of the southern Drakensberg - Himeville and Underberg - is fly-fishing. There is more opportunity here than anywhere else in the country and the Underberg-Himeville Trout Fishing Club hold rights to over 160 kilometres of river as well as 60 dams - that’s a lot of fishing!

Underberg is a little town, and busy, despite the fact that this part of the district is predominantly farming country. The town of Underberg is pretty functional, although it has grown in the last couple of decades and now includes a number of commercial ventures.
The Splashy Fen Music Festival sees hundreds of people make their way through Underberg and this part of the southern Drakensberg to attend the Easter weekend filled with local music, arts and crafts, food and drink.

Property Facilities:

We offer birding, trail running and walking and fly fishing.
Lots of space for trail running and mountain biking
Our lake is also very suitable for canoeing and swimming in some areas.
Tours up Sani Pass depart daily from Underberg which is 20 minutes away.

Attractions:

* Impendle Nature Reserve.
* Marutswa Forest.
* Ntsikeni Wildlife Reserve.
* Oliviershoek Pass.
* Sani Pass Golf Club.
* Himeville Arms Pub & Restaurant.
* The Old Hatchery Restaurant.
* Fly Fishing at Penwarn.
* Giant's Castle Hikes.
* Gxalingenwa Cave Hike.
* Pucketty Farm Stall.
* Tarn Cave Hike.

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Reviews

Robin Scotcher
29 December 2021

Overall our stay was wonderful. However the property is showing signs of low maintenance. We noticed a number of things that had obviously been neglected along with an unfortunate leak in the roof over the garage and 3rd bedroom which caused wet beds and carpets on 26th December. The owners arrived the next morning to patch the roof. The location overlooking the Ndawana River was stunning and the peace and privacy was wonderful. We really enjoyed being able to access the dams and River for a bit of tubing. Ideal spot for families and lots of space for children. A bit of attention to the neglected areas could make this lodge a perfect getaway.

Okay. 3 out of 5
Candi Smith
14 March 2020

Stunning scenery and property and very remote with no cellphone reception. Dogs loved the garden and location, you couldn’t ask for a more relaxing location. Loved the swallows!

Fabulous. 4 out of 5
paul august winter
03 January 2019

Wonderful and private lodge with everything you need. Lots of walks to the river and dam. Dogs and us had a great time and rest. Water pressure needs to be addressed though.

Superb. 5 out of 5
Tracy Oosthuizen
24 December 2018

Absolutely beautiful and so peaceful. We will definitely be back for another holiday.

Fabulous. 4 out of 5

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Underberg Reviews

Anonymous
08 August 2023

Amazing hospitality. Everything you need and more. Tasteful and comfortable. Loved feeding the animals. Beautiful outdoor area and scenery. Wallk down to the river.
Will definitely come back.

Onay Joseph
12 September 2022

Mountain views and the breath of fresh air

Okay. 3 out of 5
Megan Heathcote
12 July 2022

It's far enough away from all the hubub to really feel like you're away from it all but also has a lot available to do if you so wish. The scenery is beautiful and the air is fresh!

Superb. 5 out of 5
ALLISON LE GRANGE
11 April 2022

Hiking, swimming, relaxing.

Okay. 3 out of 5
David Els
22 March 2022

If you're in to adventure, then Underberg is the place to visit. There's no shortage of trails for running, hiking and mountain biking. It's close to the Drakensberg and Sani Pass.

Superb. 5 out of 5
Inandi Maree
23 November 2021

Breath-taking beautiful! Well stocked convenience store (Elands Rest) and a few nice restaurants to have coffee. Just very cold, even in Nov.

Superb. 5 out of 5
Martin le Roux
09 November 2021

Scenery in the surroundings.

Okay. 3 out of 5
Michelle Gourlay
10 August 2021

For us its all about the hiking in the mountains.

Superb. 5 out of 5
Warda Ebrahim
30 July 2021

Scenery!!

Fabulous. 4 out of 5
Riana Henning
29 April 2021

Beautiful part of the country!!

Superb. 5 out of 5