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Fugitives Drift Lodge and Guest Houseclick on any image above to view the full size images GENERAL INFORMATION
The Anglo Zulu War of 1879 is famous for the great battles of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. Survivors from Isandlwana crossed the Buffalo River at a place, forever after named ‘The Fugitives' Drift’. Only a few hundred yards away from this beautiful Natural Heritage Site, is where pioneers of Heritage Tourism in South Africa, David and Nicky Rattray, have created an award winning lodge and guest house for visitors to savour this extraordinary saga. Enjoy a horse ride through the reserve, fishing on the Buffalo River, or sundowners around a fire under a canopy of Paperbarks. Flagship tours to Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift are led by registered tour guides who are superb storytellers, making the history of that day come alive, and long, family associations with the area and its people offering you some unique, Zulu perspectives. Learn in gripping detail of the bravery and mobility of the Zulu army that defeated the British, on the Day of the Dead Moon. Listen at sunset to the famous story of Rorke’s Drift, where 100 British soldiers were attacked by 4,000 Zulu warriors, winning more Victoria Crosses than in any other battle in history. AA Travel Guides Accommodation Awards Programme - SA ROOMSCottages in the Lodge Spacious, luxury en-suite cottages each have a private verandah affording views over the plains flanking the Buffalo River Gorge. The lodge is set on a hillside above the Buffalo River Gorge and overlooks the ‘sphinx’ of Isandlwana and the Oskarberg at Rorke's Drift. A feature of the lodge is the shady, well established garden, home to innumerable birds, and the most spectacular large swimming pool situated on a secluded spur on the lip of the Buffalo River Gorge. Rooms in the Guest House The en-suite rooms all have verandas and sweeping views of the reserve. In its original state, the Guest House has been altered and now has the most charming sitting and dining room and a small swimming pool. The guest house’s original verandas have also been retained and the outside eating area has a stunning view across a plain with Isandlwana in the distance. DININGEnjoy sundowners around a fire under a canopy of Paperbarks, with magical Isandlwana looming on the skyline. Dine on superb cuisine, a unique fusion of home and modern flavours, in the splendid dining room atmosphere of a veritable museum of Zulu War memorabilia. FACILITIES
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AddressFugitives' Drift Game Reserve Close to Dundee Kwa-Zulu Natal Province South Africa Location3,5 hours from Durban 5 hours from Johannesburg 4 hours from Hluhluwe/Umfolozi area |
