Fugitives' Drift Lodge
Full Details
At a Glance
Overlooks the famous Zulu Battlefields
Set within a private nature reserve
Own run business
In-house Anglo-Zulu war museum and libruary
Superb cuisine
Battlefield Tours available
Fugitives’ Drift, set in a 5000 acre game reserve with 22km of river frontage, is a place where the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 is brought back to life.
This private game reserve, a registered Natural Heritage Site, overlooks the famous battle sites of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift. The Lodge and Guest House face roughly north-east and have commanding views 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.
On the skyline, north-west of the Lodge, the Oscarberg mountain at Rorke’s Drift is a commanding feature. The lower part of the Lodge’s garden overlooks a plain, often teeming with wildlife, which drops off abruptly into the Buffalo River Gorge to the site where Lts. Melville and Coghill were killed trying to save the Queen’s Colour of their famous regiment. They earned the first posthumous Victoria Crosses in history and are buried in a spectacular setting only a 15 minutes’ walk from both the Lodge and the Guest House.
Rooms
The Lodge is the most luxurious of all of our accommodation options; each spacious room has an en-suite bathroom with both inside and outside showers, air-conditioning, a mini-fridge, and a veranda with views of the plains flanking the Buffalo River Gorge.
In its original state, the guest house was the home of Johan Potgieter and his family. ‘Mr. Pot’ was immortalised in Gillian Rattray’s award-winning book ‘The Springing of the Year’. He was one of the great storytellers of this area. Mr. Pot’s house has since been turned into a most charming sitting and dining room, filled with fascinating memorabilia. The original verandas have been retained, and it has an outside eating area with a stunning view across a plain with Isandlwana rising up in the distance.
Guest house rooms are comfortable and individually decorated, with ceiling fans, en-suite bathrooms, and verandas with views out into the garden and onto the indigenous bushveld. The guest house also boasts a delightful pool and relaxing garden.
Facilities
Enjoy superb cuisine, taken communally in the large dining room or – weather permitting – out on the deck. There is also a sparkling swimming pool, with fantastic views out over Isandlwana and Rorkes’ Drift.
Activities
Battlefield Tours
Gallery
Facts
No. Rooms
10
Children
All Ages
Childminding
No
Twin Beds
Yes
Triples
Yes
Private Pool
No
Lodge Pool
Yes
Air-Conditioning
Yes
Room Fan
Yes
Indoor Shower
Yes
Outdoor Shower
Yes
Bath
Yes
In-Room Safe
Yes
In-Room Fireplace
No
In-Room TV
No
In-Room Massage
No
Spa
No
What's included:
Accommodation
All meals
Gym Equipment
No
Personal Bar
Yes
Telephone
Yes
Hairdryer
Yes
Laundry
No
Check In / Check Out
14h00 / 11h00
Wheelchair Access
No
Power
220v AC
Internet Access
Yes
Credit Cards
Visa, Mastercard
Malaria Area
No
Airstrip
No
Sleep Out Platform
No
Private 4x4 Safari Vehicle
N/a
Land Based Activities
N/a
Water Based Activities
N/a
Optional Activities
Battlefileld Tours
What's not included:
Tours
Conservation levy
Drinks