Lodge room (10 rooms)
Guest House (6 rooms)
Kwa George (1 room)
Umzinyathi Farm House (1 room)
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The Boma at the Lodge
Fugitives' Drift Lodge boma and dining area
Photographer credit: Ryan French
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The Lodge Dining Room
Lodge dining room
Photographer credit: Christian Sperka
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Giraffe and Isandlwana
Giraffe and Isandlwana
Photographer credit: David Rattray
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Fugitives' Drift Lodge Room
Lodge bedroom
Photographer credit: Christian Sperka
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Isandlwana at Sunrise
The graves at Isandlwana
Photographer credit: David Rattray
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Douglas Rattray at Isandlwana
Douglas Rattray telling stories from the battle of Isandlwana
Photographer credit: unknown
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Douglas Rattray at Rorke's Drift Battlefield
Douglas Rattray
Photographer credit: Daisy Pharoah
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Fugitives' Drift Lodge Room
Lodge bedroom
Photographer credit: Justin Sullivan
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Fugitives' Drift Lodge
Sunsets from your Verandah
Photographer credit: Justin Sullivan
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Fugitives' Drift Lodge Dining Deck
Lodge deck
Photographer credit: unknown
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Lodge room
Lodge room
Photographer credit: Christian Sperka
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Lodge bathroom
Lodge bathroom
Photographer credit: Doug Rattray
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Sitting room
Lodge sitting room
Photographer credit: Christian Sperka
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Hardford library
deck view
Photographer credit: Doug Rattray
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Isandlwana battelfield
Isandlwana
Photographer credit: David Rattray
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Lodge
Museum
Photographer credit: Christian Sperka
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Rorkes Drift battelfields tour
Rorkes Drift
Photographer credit: Andrew Rattray
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Wreath Laying at Rorke's Drift
Rorkes Drift
Photographer credit: unknown
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The Lodge Sitting Room
Lodge sitting room
Photographer credit: Christian Sperka
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Lodge swimming pool
lodge pool
Photographer credit: David Rattray
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Aloe in flower
aloe
Photographer credit: David Rattray
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View
view towards Isandlwana
Photographer credit: David Rattray
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Memorial
Memorial at Isandlwana
Photographer credit: unknown
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Rorke' Drift
View of Rorke's Drift
Photographer credit: Andrew Ardington
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Historical photo
Old man and boy at Isandlwana
Photographer credit: David Rattray
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View
view of the Buffalo River
Photographer credit: George Irwin
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The Lodge is the most luxurious accommodation offered, and was fully renovated in 2017. Spacious and luxurious en-suite cottages have private verandahs, air-conditionning, and both inside and outside showers. The Lodge has a swimming pool with a fantastic view, and is where the Harford Library and Museum are located. We have 2 sets of rooms that are interleading ie can accommodate 2 families requiring interleading rooms.
Fugitives’ Drift lodge and Guest House are located inside the Fugitives’ Drift game reserve on the lip of the Buffalo River gorge, at an altitude of 3,450 feet.
The Guest House has a commanding view of the peak of Isandlwana, and of the rough country the fugitives from the battle had to traverse in order to get back across the Buffalo River into Natal.
The guest house was once the home of Mr. and Mrs. Potgieter who were immortalized in Gillian Rattray’s award-winning book, 'The Springing of the Year'. This old farmhouse has been altered and now forms the most charming sitting and dining room. The original verandas have been retained and there is a lovely outside eating area. There are 6 superior twin en-suite rooms, all with views of the garden, which has an abundance of bird life in it. We also have two rooms for guides and drivers. The guest house has a large swimming pool; also hosting spectacular views across the plain.
Guests at the guest house are able to take part in our world-renowned tours to the Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift battlefields. For more information, please follow the 'Battlefield Tours' tab on the homepage.
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This small cottage is in the grounds of Umzinyathi Farmhouse; aptly named “Kwa-George” which means, “Place of George” in the Zulu language. Kwa-George consists of a basic twin bedroom, en suite bathroom with a shower, and veranda. Should you decide to take this accommodation you will need to travel to and from the lodge or the guest house for meals as well as tours (a 5-10 minute drive).
The farmhouse is a charming stone and corrugated iron roof building built in the 1920’s. It was the home of George Buntting, who was an expert on the Anglo-Zulu War. The farmhouse is at the top of the reserve and has a wonderful view of Isandlwana. It has 3 en-suite bedrooms (King, Queen and twin rooms), a sitting room with a fireplace, a dining room, and a kitchen. Although the accommodation is self-catering, you may choose to have some or all meals at the lodge at an additional cost. Should you decide to take this accommodation, you will need to travel to and from the lodge or the guest house for tours and/ or meals (a 5-10 minute drive).
RATING:
LANGUAGES:
Afrikaans, English, Zulu
TYPE:
Accommodation
NO. ROOMS:
ROOM TYPES
18
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Battlefields
Birding
Cycling
Fishing
Flora
Hiking
History & Culture
Indigenous Culture / Art
Leisure
Nature
Relaxation
Wildlife
Wine
PROPERTY FACILITIES:
24-hour Security
Bar
Communal Dining
Conference Centre
Disability Services
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Laundry Service (Available)
Library
Malaria Free
Mobile Connectivity
Pool
Restaurant
Secure Parking
TV Room
ROOM FACILITIES:
Air Conditioning
Balcony / Deck
Bath
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Dressing Gowns
Electrical Outlets
En-Suite
Fan
Fridge
Hair Dryer
Heated Towel Rails
Heater
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Laundry Facilities
Laundry Service (Available)
Mosquito Nets
Outside Shower
Pure Cotton Linen
Safe
Shower
Tea / Coffee
Verandah
Wheelchair Friendly
AVAILABLE SERVICES:
Babysitting Service
Credit Card
Foreign Exchange
Room Service
ACTIVITIES ON SITE:
Bird Watching
Catch-and-release Fishing
Cycling
Fishing
Game Viewing
Game Walks
Horse-back Safaris
Walks (Guided)
Walks (Self Guided)
Wildlife Tours
ACTIVITIES OFF SITE:
Battlefield Tours
Bird Watching
Cultural Tours
Fishing
Fly Fishing
Game Viewing
General Sightseeing
Golf
Hiking
Historical Tours
Horse Riding
Horse-back Safaris
Mountain Biking
FRIENDLY:
Business
Children
Honeymoon
Leisure
Luxury
Romance
Vegetarian
GUIDANCE:
BAR Pricing
Elderly Friendly
Interleading Rooms Available
Sole Use Available
Triple for Children Available
