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Fugitives' Drift Lodge

Fugitives' Drift Lodge, near Rorke's Drift, is set on a hillside above the Buffalo River Gorge. Guests enjoy superb meals in the splendid atmosphere of a veritable museum of Zulu War memorabilia. Accommodation in the lodge is in 8 spacious, luxury en-suite rooms. Each has a private verandah affording views of the reserve and surrounding battlefields. There is also a separate guest house with 6 large en-suite rooms, all with private verandas. The guest house has its own small swimming pool. 

The Lodge has a beautiful, shady well established garden, home to innumerable birds, and a large swimming pool situated on a secluded spur on the lip of the Buffalo River Gorge. Guests can enjoy sundowners around a fire under a canopy of paperbarks, with magical Isandlwana looming on the skyline. The cuisine is a fusion of home and modern flavours.

Guests here can take guided tours of the battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. The Lodge also offers walks of various durations with Zulu guides for the longer walks, fishing and horse riding.

Highlights

  • Comfortable, ensuite accommodation, all rooms with private verandas.
  • Battlefield tours, walking, fishing and horse riding.
  • Large gardens and swimming pool.

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Situation

Rorke's Drift, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.

Activities

Battlefield tours; guided walks; fishing; horse riding; hiking.

Facilities

All rooms with ensuite bathrooms and private veranda; large swimming pool; extensive gardens.

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