PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Rorke’s Drift Lodge lies nestled against the side of the Sinqindi Mountain and overlooks the battlefields of Rorke’s Drift and  Isandlwana. Guests are assured of awe-inspiring views that  showcase an African landscape in its essence. From the Lodge one  sees very little of the urban development of the area and the  spectacularly vivid night skies are unrivalled.

The 305 hectares on which the Lodge is located are home to wild roaming Kudu, Blesbuck, Duiker, Impala, mountain and common Rhebuck, Warthogs, Steenbuck, Bush Pigs, Porcupine, Servals, African Wild Cats, Spotted Gennets, Lynx and Leopard. Blackback Jackals regularly breed on the property and more than 120 species of birds have been identified in the gardens. The most significant of these is the Paradise Flycatcher and our very own breeding pair of Ground Hornbills who have religiously produced a chick each year since the Lodge opened its doors along with 5 species of Eagles.

At Rorke’s Drift Lodge the guest is King. We have tried to ensure that our guests have the very best comforts that we can possibly supply. Our Main Lodge building has a cozy lounge with a warming open hearth log fire for the cold winter days. DSTV and video facilities are available. The lounge leads out onto a spacious deck where we serve breakfast and dinners (weather permitting) and guests can savour the breathtaking views at their leisure. There is a pool and a deck for long lazy afternoons as well as a fire pit for early evening get togethers.

The kitchens at Rorke’s Drift Lodge are the domain of international chef, Charles Hickman, who has worked in both the USA and the UK. Our guests rate Charles’ culinary skills as exceptional and guests with specific dietary requirements are well catered for.

The spacious rooms of Rorke’s Drift Lodge have been decorated in a contemporary African style and guests can revel in the comforts of percale sheets, top quality beds, hair dryers at the dressing tables, overhead fans and tea and coffee facilities. The bathrooms all have spacious rain showers complemented by our guest amenities.

The tours to the battlefields of Rorke’s Drift and Isandlwana are legendary. World class guides take the guest down the paths of history and paint vivid pictures of tragic battles that changed the face of Africa and the world. An experience not to be missed! Other activities that guests can enjoy are bird watching, serious hiking, casual walks on the property and visiting other historical site.

We are serious about service at Rorke’s Drift Lodge and right from the time of the first enquiry our guests are assured of exceptional, friendly service. In order to ensure that our guests’ stay in the area is memorable we offer an advisory service of what’s on offer in the area and we will take care of all arrangements on their behalf.

ROOM DESCRIPTIONS

KUBILI (Zulu for the number two)

Historically, our second room to be renovated. Originally the building started out as a reservoir for a generator. It then had a second room built on top of it when Lister Engines made their appearance. Now it has undergone a huge transformation. A deck on the upper level (steps to get up there) offer the guest unparalleled views of the battlefields. We consider this room to be our romantic room. The bed is sumptuously dressed in percale sheeting with cushions, throws and an electric blanket for the winter months.  Downstairs the bathroom is wonderfully spacious and the shower area can easily accommodate two people at the same time. This room is not recommended for our older guests who have problems with staircases.

KUTATU (Zulu for the number three)

A twin bedded room on the Main Lodge with a separate entrance that is only a two metres from the front door of the Lodge. Luxuriously finished with all the necessities a traveller could want including tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, lighting in the right areas, electric blankets on the beds for the winter and a ceiling fan for the summer. The spacious bathroom sports a shower for two with a large rain shower head and complementing amenities to make bathing a very comfortable affair. This room is especially suited to guests who may have difficulty moving around.

KUNE (Zulu for the number four)

Kune is our family suite. Guests are welcomed into the small private lounge that has a cozy fireplace in the event of sub-zero temperatures. Off the lounge is a twin room perfect for the children (be they adult or junior). The finishes in this room match the rest of the Lodge and beds are luxuriously dressed in their white percale linen with cushions abounding for comfort. Off this room is a passage that takes the guest to the sunny and bright Main Bedroom that is also dressed in the same way. At the other end of the passage is a separate toilet and bathroom that has a luxurious shower. All the rooms have ceiling fans for the hot days and for added comfort there are block out curtains should you want to sleep late.

KUHLANU (Zulu for the number five)

This room is certainly our prime facility. It has been purposely built to make the very best of our stupendous view. The twin bedded room has large glass doors leading out onto a veranda that affords the guest the very best view of the Malakate Mountain and the plains of Zululand. The bathroom is also strategically placed with large picture windows so that the guest can enjoy these same views. There is a small lounge with a sleeper couch that can cater to a young family. Set away from the Main Lodge this room is secluded and very private.