Thekwane’s Nest  Verified Listing

Thekwane’s Nest is situated in the heart of the Southern Drakensberg, approximately 30 km from Underberg. The elevated 4-hectare property offers majestic mountain views and offers comfortable self-catering accommodation. The accommodation is set in private, fully fenced, and tranquil surroundings with the beauty and fragrance of over 1000 rose bushes.

The house is private having its own garden and there is an outdoor braai lapa. The house has a TV with an OpenView decoder. Bed linen, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery are all provided. The main house comprises 3 bedrooms, and an open-plan kitchen, lounge and dining room with a separate breakfast nook and sleeps 6. There is a king size bed in the master bedroom & an en-suite bathroom with shower, and queen size beds in the other 2 bedrooms.

The cottage comprises 1 en-suite bedroom containing a double bed and a bathroom with a shower. It sleeps 2. It has an open-plan kitchenette, lounge, and dining room, with a fireplace in the lounge, ideal for those cold winter evenings. The cottage is also private and has its own fenced-in garden and outdoor braai area. It is on an elevated site with stunning views of the mountains. The cottage has a TV with an OpenView decoder. Bed linen, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery are all provided.

* Bed linen and bath towels
* Private bathrooms
* Kitchen or kitchenette
* Gas stove
* Fridge-freezer
* Microwave
* Kettle
* Toaster
* Dining room
* Lounge
* TV with OpenView channels
* Fireplace

Lying in the foothills of the mighty uKhahlamba-Drakensberg, a World Heritage Site, is a typical rural farm town – where dusty roads, pristine mountain streams and enormous sandstone backdrops have sculpted the rustic haven that is Underberg.

Although relatively small, Underberg is surrounded by farms, so it’s always bustling with vehicles and locals stocking up on groceries and farm supplies. The town features a few grocery stores and general dealers, 2 small malls, hardware suppliers, a butchery, art and craft stores, a few restaurants, quaint pubs, clothing stores and a petrol station.

Travellers from afar use the town, founded in 1886, and its surrounds as a convenient base from which to explore the Sani Saunter. This is a tourism region demarcated by Loteni in the north and Bushman’s Nek in the south, and includes Underberg’s cosy neighbour, Himeville, 5km down the road.

Thanks to the Mzimkhulu River, the most popular attraction in this part of South Africa is fly-fishing, followed by hiking, with the Underberg-Himeville Trout Fishing Club alone enjoying rights to more than 160km of river and 60 dams.

The 35,300-hectare Garden Castle State Forest offers lovely scenic walks and numerous rock-art sites in the sandstone caves that are so typical of these mountains.

Hiking, biking and river tubing opportunities abound. Hikers can take on slow, meandering trails if they prefer, but the strong and fit will want to try the challenging trek up Rhino Peak to enjoy magnificent views over neighbouring Lesotho.

Golf junkies are even catered for – there are 18 holes to be played at the Glengarry Golf Course, the only golf course in the area.

Nature lovers will be in their seventh heaven at the 104-hectare Himeville Nature Reserve, or the Swamp Nature Reserve near Pevensey, where endemic wildlife and bird species abound. Add to this the trout-fishing allure of the 1,159-hectare Vergelegen Reserve, and you have a well-rounded day filled of wildlife viewing that ends with a dinner you caught yourself.

One of the most enjoyable means of sightseeing in the Drakensberg is on horseback. Khotso Horse Trails head out into the foothills on horseback tours at 9 am daily.

During Easter, the Splashy Fen Music Festival attracts thousands of visitors to the southern Drakensberg for 4 days of music, art, crafts, food and drink. But no matter when you visit, Underberg truly is the gateway to all the attractions of the southern uKhahlamba-Drakensberg.

* Patio with outdoor furniture
* Outdoor braai facility
* Garden
* Stairs
* Free secure parking
* Pet friendly property

* Bird watching
* Fly fishing
* Horse riding
* Mountain biking
* Hiking
* Canoeing and river tubing
* Tours up Sani Pass