SANI PASS TOUR

Any visit to the Southern Drakensberg would be incomplete without a memorable 4x4 adventure up the world famous Sani Pass. Sani Pass is the only road link between KwaZulu-Natal and the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho and the only road that crosses the summit of the high Drakensberg. In summer wild flowers splash the road margins with colour and in winter iced falls sparkle under brilliant skies. We are a booking agent for Sani Pass Tours (no extra commission charged!) and are happy to make arrangements on your behalf.

BIRDING, BUSHMAN PAINTINGS, YELLOWWOOD FOREST HIKE

We are lucky enough to have a learned tour guide staying in the district.  Johan is a Biologist and has an active interest in many aspects of Natural Science.  He has a range of day trips which run from Underberg:

Underberg Meander; Underberg Himeville/meander; Hiking (Bushman Paintings); Yellowwood forest and Zulu cultural tour; Birding.

Contact Johan on 072-1244356/076-5706590 or visit www.bunduexpeditions.com

HIKING:
you can contact Barrie Green at NUD Sports or phone him on 0337011096 to find out about planned hikes. For hiking in the Natal Conservation Services areas contact 0337011823 and to hike in the Drakensberg Gardens / Bushman’s Nek area; contact 0337020831.  The Cobham area; 0337020712; Vergelegen area or 0337020540 for the Lotheni area. www.kznwildlife.com/site/ecotourism/accommodation/allaccommodation/Cobham/

Marutswa Forest Boardwalk Approx 2.4km walk through indigenous trees along winding paths. Private view points and picnic spots. The forest is home to a vast number of rare, interesting birds, wildlife, trees & plants. Manager: 071-4718993

MOUNTAIN BIKING

There are several rugged mountain biking trails in the surrounding area. Low traffic means the trails are unspoiled and you can always be assured of an endurance-testing ride.

EVENTS

There are a number of annual events in the district from the epic sani2c cycle race and the sani stagger marathon to wild flower hikes up the sani pass. Please visit www.southernbergescape.com to view the events calendar for 2009.

HORSE RIDING

Enthusiasts or beginners can contact Sarah Craig (just 4km from URLodge) on 0824887292 or Khotso Horse Trails in Underberg on 0337011502.

 

SPORT

• Golf - Underberg Country Club 0337011130 or Drak Gardens Hotel 0337011355 or Sani Pass Hotel 033 7021320.
• Bowlers meet regularly on Wednesdays at 13h30, Saturdays at 13h30 and Sundays at 9h15, visitors welcome at R5pp ask any local for directions.
• Social tennis on Tuesdays at 9h00 and Saturdays at 14h00, court fees are R10pp.  The clubhouse is situated behind the Himeville Arms Hotel.

 

PLACES OF INTEREST

• Reichenau mission which was built in 1886.  Contact 0337012976.
• Himeville Museum, situated in a fort built in 1899 – open Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-12:30 Contact 0337021184.
• Underberg studio, opposite the country club, contact 0721419924.
• Underberg Cheesery – Huge selection of cheese and yoghurts.

 

RESTAURANTS

• The Duck and Doolittle – Animal Farm, restaurant & gift shop.  1km along Drakensberg Gardens Rd.
• Pucketty Farm – Fresh Farm Produce, well worth the visit!
• Moorcroft Manor – 5 star country house for fine dining – booking essential 0337021967
• The Lemon Tree – Open 8:00-05:00 Daily – highly recommended – White Cottage centre.
• The Grind situated in the new Mall on the way to Himeville a la carte menu (Pizza’s) and bar.
• Himeville Arms Hotel – Pub Lunches & restaurant
  
  

 

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