Douglas Rattray telling stories from the battle of Isandlwana
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Fugitives' Drift Lodge Room
Lodge bedroom
Photographer credit: Justin Sullivan
Fugitives' Drift Lodge
Sunsets from your Verandah
Photographer credit: Justin Sullivan
Lodge bathroom
Lodge bathroom
Photographer credit: Doug Rattray
Hardford library
deck view
Photographer credit: Doug Rattray
Lodge
Museum
Photographer credit: Christian Sperka
Rorkes Drift battelfields tour
Rorkes Drift
Photographer credit: Andrew Rattray
The Lodge Sitting Room
Lodge sitting room
Photographer credit: Christian Sperka
Fugitives Drift
View
Photographer credit: Glen Murray
Isandlwana
tour
Photographer credit: Glen Murray
Library
View
Photographer credit: Glen Murray
Isandlwana
view
Photographer credit: Christian Sperka
Fugitives Drift
animals
Photographer credit: Glen Murray
Fugitives Drift
Giraffe
Photographer credit: Glen Murray
Isandlwana
View
Photographer credit: Christian Sperka
Rorkes Drift
view
Photographer credit: Christian Sperka
Library
view
Photographer credit: Glen Murray
Rorkes Drift
view
Photographer credit: Glen Murray
Fugitives Drift Lodge
lunch
Photographer credit: Glen Murray
Lodge
bedroom
Photographer credit: Christina Sperka
Lodge
evening
Photographer credit: Christian Sperka
Lodge
dining room
Photographer credit: Christina Sperka
Lodge
bathroom
Photographer credit: Christian Sperka
Lodge
Bedroom
Photographer credit: Christian Sperka
Lodge
Dining room
Photographer credit: Christian Sperka
Lodge
Sitting room
Photographer credit: Christian Sperka
Lodge
pool
Photographer credit: Glen Murray
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.
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).
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.
Charming rooms set in the garden of the Guest House are all en suite with bath and shower. A private veranda as well as air-conditioning, fridge and tea and coffee making facilities add to your comfort.
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
Lodge room (10 rooms)
Guest House (6 rooms)
Kwa George (1 room)
Umzinyathi Farm House (1 room)
Fugitives' Drift Lodge (10 units/villas)
Fugitives' Drift Guest House (6 units/villas)
Umzinyathi House (1 unit/villa)
18
CHECK-IN TIME:
13:00
CHECK-OUT TIME:
10:00
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 Facilities
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 NEARBY:
Battlefield Tours
Bird Watching
Cultural Tours
Fishing
Fly Fishing
Game Viewing
General Sightseeing
Golf
Hiking
Historical Tours
Horse-back Safaris
Mountain Biking
FRIENDLY:
Business
Children
Honeymoon
Leisure
Luxury
Romance
Vegetarian
GUIDANCE:
Elderly Friendly
Interleading Rooms Available
Sole Use Available
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