Overlooking the Battlefield of Isandlwana, the 2500-hectare reserve is 8km from Rorke’s Drift, on the Buffalo River in KwaZulu-Natal. The 17km of river frontage includes the famous site of Fugitives' Drift where, in 1879, 800 yards from the Lodge, Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill lost their lives in attempting to save the Queen's Colour of their Regiment; their act became the earliest in history to earn the posthumous Victoria Cross. Diverse and abundant wildlife includes giraffe, zebra, kudu, hartebeest and a host of smaller antelope, as well as 275 recorded bird species. The Buffalo Gorge is a Natural Heritage Site where spectacular walks can be enjoyed. The lodge is set on a hillside above the Buffalo River Gorge. Enjoy superb meals in the splendid atmosphere of a veritable museum of Zulu War memorabilia. Spacious, comfortable, en-suite cottages each have a private verandah affording views over the plains flanking the Buffalo River Gorge.
Rates: from Rand 1,820 / person (DLB&B)
Facilities:» 8 Spacious luxury rooms each with it’s own private veranda» Annex cottage consists of 3 twin rooms, 2 bathrooms & a sitting room» Shady, well established garden» Large swimming pool» Outside eating area with views across the plain with Isandlwana in the distance» Anglo Zulu war memorabilia
X Factor:• Battlefield tours to Roke's Drift and Isandlwana are conducted daily by a team of world-renowned lecturers, all trained by the late David Rattray. This team is lead by Rob Caskie, who has established a strong international reputation for his lectures both on the battlefield and around the world. • The property is a Natural Heritage Site, overlooks the 'sphinx' of Isandlwana and the Oskarberg at Rorke's Drift.• Property is home to game such as giraffe, zebra and other plains game
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