Budget stays in the Drakensberg: Best accommodation spots
With the winter season slowly sinking it’s teeth into South Africa, the Drakensberg region will soon become a hub of activity. And while resorts and estates remain popular choices for many, there are plenty of budget stays in the area too. Here are a few to check out… AMPHITHEATRE BACKPACKERS LODGE Drankensburg Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge.. […]
With the winter season slowly sinking it’s teeth into South Africa, the Drakensberg region will soon become a hub of activity. And while resorts and estates remain popular choices for many, there are plenty of budget stays in the area too. Here are a few to check out…
AMPHITHEATRE BACKPACKERS LODGE
Drankensburg Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge.. pic.twitter.com/eL2rNNgxVs
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Why you should stay here: Named after “The Amphitheatre,” the most famous geographic feature of the Northern Drakensberg, Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge offers a range of pocket-friendly accommodation in the area.
The lodge looks directly onto the face of the Amphitheatre and on a clear day, the Tugela Falls can be seen as it plunges 1km down the ancient rock face. The lodge offers unique dwellings, some crafted from stone and thatch, and some rooms even located in converted grain silos.
Choose to stay in a dorm, an en-suite double room or camp it out in one of their safari tents.
Check full pricing here.
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SANI LODGE BACKPACKERS, SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG
Why you should stay here: Sani Lodge Backpackers is situated in the heart of the Southern Drakensberg and offers budget-friendly options for couples, backpackers and families too.
.@SaniLodgeBP has had good rains recently – time to explore while the rivers are rushing! On the doorstep of #Maloti #Drakensberg #UNESCO #WorldHeritageSite it's a #mountain haven for #naturelovers. #FTTFamily #mountaintourism #culture
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— Fair Trade Tourism (@FTTourism) February 3, 2021
They have standard rooms with shared ablutions, en-suite rondavels, family cottages and even campsites for those who prefer the outdoors. There are also loads of activities, as well as a swimming pool on site – so you’ll never get bored!
Check here for more information and pricing.
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KHOTSO LODGE & HORSE TRAILS
We stumble into a little slice of paradise at Khotso Lodge and Horse Adventures ! – I think we'll stay a while.https://t.co/OVKxKuDhIK pic.twitter.com/tcwE2Y4ZFy
— Dan Grec (@TheRoadChoseMe) April 17, 2018
Why you should stay here: Khotso Lodge provides rustic, lively, comfortable and clean accommodation for anyone visiting Southern Drakensberg. For self-catering options, the Rondavels are perfect and fits up to five people.
If you’re planning a huge family getaway, Khotso can cater to you too, in the form of a large log cabin, big enough for 22 people! The lodge also has the added benefit of having some of the best horse trails in the Drakensberg, which are open year-round.
Check here for more information and pricing.