Kwazulu-Natal
Fugitives’ Drift Lodge
This family owned lodge is set in a 5000 acre game reserve, and benefits from breathtaking views over Zululand, where abundant wildlife resides. The Oscarberg Mountain is the prominent feature in the landscape, standing tall among the grassy plains. Each of the ten lodge rooms has a spacious veranda that looks out over the Buffalo River gorge and surrounding plains.
The Anglo-Zulu war of 1879 is brought to life at this historic location, where battlefield tours, talks, and a small museum allow you to take stock of the conflicts that occurred here. Two notorious battles took place in quick succession at Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift – both close by and definitely worth a visit.
Superb cuisine is enjoyed in a communal setting, either in the large dining room or out on the open deck, whilst an outdoor swimming pool rewards you with both a cooling off in addition to magnificent views of the surrounding landscape.
Facilities
Fugitives' Drift Lodge rooms all contain: Inside and outside showers, en suite bathroom, air conditioning, mini-fridge, veranda. There is a library and museum.
Other accommodation options at the property include: Fugitives' Drift Guest House and Umzinyati Farmhouse.
Local Wildlife
Zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, antelope species.
More than 300 species of bird, including: African fish eagle, bald ibis, African hoopoe, white-backed vulture, red-capped robin-chat, buff-streaked chat, olive bushshrike, purple-crested turaco, African hornbill, paradise flycatcher.
Optional Activities
Battlefield tours, game viewing, mountain biking, fishing,
Alan Godwin
Area Specialist
If you have any questions regarding our South Africa tours, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
We thoroughly enjoyed the holiday. Leopard View was fantastic. The guide did his upmost for us and the rest of the game viewing was great. We saw everything that we wanted to see.
