Rorke's Drift Lodge

Rorke`s Drift Lodge is nestled against the side of the Sinqindi Mountain and affords the guest stunning views over the battlefield plains. It is surrounded by rolling lawns and giant trees.

Our farm track ensures seclusion and exclusivity without interference from noise or light pollution. Really see the stars of the Southern Hemisphere. The gardens surrounding the Lodge are home to at least 100 species of birds.

The 1000 acres of lands that surround the Lodge afford the guest the opportunity to take walks and view the plentiful bird life. Regular sighting of ground hornbills, martial and black eagles, duiker, kudu, and warthogs. At nights the owls and bats come out to play.

There is a lounge with a TV set that has a facility for digital camera editing and has a dvd player so that guests can watch dvd`s on our specialist subject - the battles of Rorke`s Drift and Isandlwana.
Please note that this set is not connected for TV viewing.

A Deck for relaxing after a long day with a view that stretches 40km to the horizon. And for the winter months we burn a log fire inside the Main Lodge and have an outside fire burning at sunset.

Dining at Rorke`s Drift Lodge:
Our chalets are equipped that you can either self cater or you can order your food from our kitchens. We have a`la carte menus for both breakfast and dinners. We do not usually do lunches but they can be arranged.

Accommodation at Rorke`s Drift Lodge:
Kubili (number two in Zulu) Originally a water reservoir for cooling the power plant in the good old days. It now has a wonderful wooden deck that is practically nestled in the branches of a gigantic indigenous fig tree and many a guest has been surprised by the Spotted Eagle Owl that sometimes hangs about in its branches at night. Added to this is a very comfortable lounge-cum-diningroom-cum-kitchenette that has been stocked with all the bells and whistles needed for a self-catering stay. The lounge area has DSTV (cable TV) as well as a DVD player. There is a sleeper couch in the lounge suitable for a third person to join the party or perhaps two older children who do not mind sleeping in a double bed. However, as the lounge is separate from the bedroom section of the unit it is not suitable for small children. The bedroom is located on a different level from the lounge and is the only room with a double bed. A spiral staircase takes you down onto the lower level where the bathroom, reminiscent of Roman Bathhouse proportions, can be found.

Kuhlanu (number five in Zulu) Houses a twin bedded room of spacious proportions, an inviting lounge that has a sleeper couch that sneakily folds out into a very comfortable double bed and a magnificently spacious bathroom that has two picture windows that frame the view in the distance perfectly, and, as with the rest of the Lodge, we have ensured that the shower affords the guest a very comfortable bathing experience. The lounge also has a diningroom-cum-kitchenette that is fully equipped for our guests to cater for themselves, should they so wish.To top off the experience, there is a small private deck area for the guest to take in the view and savour the African experience. Added to this, located right next to the unit is a braai area where the self catering guest can whip up a feast or should the guest be ordering their food from our kitchens, the views of Zululand can be savoured while quaffing their sundowners in the great outdoors. Should the guest have small children who need to sleep nearby then this unit is the most suitable choice.

Kutatu, (number three in Zulu) Cannot be booked on its own and can only booked in conjunction with either Kubili or Kuhlanu. The room is located next to the reception area and is a twin bedded room that has a view of our gardens. The spacious en-suite bathroom has a shower. This room is suitable for additional adult guests to make up a party or for children who are happy sleeping in a different room from their parents. We consider this our overflow room.

KUNE - Our family suite
Kune (Zulu for the number four) is located in our Main building and has views of the gardens and the mountain on which the property is situated. The bedroom of the unit is a sunny, spacious room with a double bed and a single bed. The lounge area is located inside the unit and has a second single bed along with a couch and satellite TV. The kitchenette is at the front of the unit and leads out onto a private barbecue (braai) area that has a table and chairs for alfresco dining. The kitchenette is fully equipped with a table and chairs, fridge, microwave, two plate stove with small oven and crockery, cutlery, and pots and pans. The private bathroom is located at the back of the unit and has a separate toilet, shower and basin which makes it ideal for a family of up to 4 persons.