Montusi Mountain Lodge is family owned and operated. It is the only luxury destination in the area with a full and uninterrupted view of the Drakensberg’s most famous part: the Amphitheatre escarpment. Every building is specifically placed to take full advantage of the spectacular mountain scenery. Each suite is a free standing building set in the indigenous gardens, ensuring privacy and tranquility. The 1000 hectare estate offers the active guest the freedom to explore on foot, mountain bike or horse; while the more sedentary folk can relax at the pool, in the lounge or on the patio and absorb the magic of the mountains. Meals are a highlight of the Montusi Experience with the kitchen delivering delicious dishes to suit every taste. Montusi is a place where guests can connect with each other, themselves and nature and leave feeling restored.
In Room Facilities:
Each spacious suite is individually decorated and has a comfortable bedroom with en-suite bathroom (bath and walk in shower), a lounge with TV and limited DSTV, gas fire place and private patio. The tea and coffee making facilities include French Press plungers and a bar fridge for fresh milk. A minibar facility in the suite is available upon request. All suites have a car port for one vehicle. The suites all have panoramic views of the Drakensberg’s Amphitheatre. Every need, from hair-dryer to mosquito repellant, from umbrella to electrical adaptor, is met.
Establishment Facilities:
Our intimate restaurant (with cosy log fireplace) is renowned for sumptuous local cuisine off innovative menus. In summer meals are served on the outdoor Phumleni where the Amphitheatre view enhances the delicious meals. Breakfast and dinner are included for lodge guests. Light lunches are available daily between 12:30 and 14:00. The estate boasts a large swimming pool, a tennis court, three dams for fishing, extensive trails for hiking, running, horse-riding and mountain biking. Spa treatments are available and the birdlife will keep “twitchers” and nature photographers busy for hours.
Hiking is eagerly enjoyed in the Drakensberg. The Montusi Estate boasts three particularly spectacular features: the Bushman Cave (with paintings); The Waterfall Cave which offers a bracing shower in the summer months, and the flat-topped Montusi Peak where there are 360 degree mountain views.
Our fenced swimming pool looks out at the escarpment. The surrounding rocks have provided inspiration for this unusual and beautifully crafted pool. The Northern Horse operates spectacular horse trails from the Montusi Estate. The stables are within easy walking distance from the Lodge and all levels of rider are catered for.
Anyone approaching Montusi will not fail to notice the impressive All Out Adventure Centre, where there are 10 adrenalin-pumping activies and delicious cappucinos. We have three dams on the property stocked with trout and bass (and with a beautiful view). Bring your own tackle!
The nearest golf course is 8 km away at the nine-hole Amphitheatre Golf Course at Hlalanathi.
Montusi is situated on the Drakensberg Trails network and mountain bikers and trail runners can access over 100km of mind blowing trails right from their suites. The trails range from gentle 4x4 tracks to technical, purpose-built single track, suitable for all abilities.
Guests keen on connecting to “real” South Africa enjoy our Village Excursion: One of our staff accompanies guests on this excursion to the AmaZizi Tribal Area, to visit to a traditional doctor (sangoma), a primary school and gain a general insight into contemporary rural Zulu life.
Spacious family unit consisting of 2 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms both with showers. King and double bed. The unit has a lounge with TV and DSTV, a cosy built in gas operated fire place and private patio with breath taking panoramic views.
Spacious family unit consisting of 2 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. King and double bed with bath and shower. The unit has a lounge with TV and DSTV, cosy built in gas operated fire place and private patio with breath taking panoramic views.
Beautiful one bedroom free standing unit with a king size bed, en-suite bathroom (bathtub and walk-in shower), lounge with TV and DSTV, cozy gas operated fire place and private patio with stunning panoramic views of the Drakensbergs famed Amphitheater.
Beautiful one bedroom free standing unit with two twin beds, en-suite bathroom (bathtub and shower),lounge with TV and DSTV, cosy gas operated fire place and private patio with breath taking panoramic views of the Drakensbergs famed Amphitheatre.
Newly built modern one bedroom free standing unit with king size bed, en-suite bathroom (bathtub and shower), lounge with TV and DSTV, cosy built in gas operated fireplace and private patio with breath taking panoramic views of the Drakensberg.
Conservation Levy R40 per adult per stay not included in the rate.
Check in: 14:00 to 18:00 Check out: 11:00
No smoking in any buildings
No pets are allowed
An owner or occupier of any cottage shall not allow the generation of noise whatsoever kind within or outside his cottage which has the effect of disturbing any other owners or occupiers of Montusi.
Guests will be responsible for all breakages, shortages or loss occurring during their stay to any linen, furniture, effects and fittings in their suite/cottage or caused by them in and about the Montusi Estate.
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