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Orion Mont-Aux-Sources Resort

Orion Mont Aux Sources Resort Hotel / Lodge accommodation in Bergville Kwazulu Natal

Description

Orion Mont-Aux-Sources is named after Mont-Aux-Sources, the highest peak in the world-famous Amphitheatre in the northern Drakensberg. Measuring 3282 metres high, it was discovered in 1836 by French missionaries and christened Mont-Aux-Sources, or "mountain of springs". The mighty Tugela has its source here and plummets 2000 metres over the Mont-Aux-Sources plateau making it the second highest waterfall in the world.

Situated in the Northern Drakensberg, adjacent to the Royal Natal National Park. Accommodation with a rustic flavour offered in either mountain facing or garden view rooms.
Orion Mont-Aux-sources has a total of 107 rooms including Standard, Deluxe and Honeymoon Suites. All the rooms have an en-suite bathroom, a tea/coffee station, a telephone and satellite TV. The hotel also has 6 sleeper self-catering chalets. Hotel guests can experience delicious dining in the Gigaba Restaurant, or sip a relaxing sundowner in the Bingelelo Bar.


The hotel offers a choice of 4 fully air-conditioned conference venues for up to 200 delegates, complimentary parking, standard or custom-made conference packages, theme evenings and teambuilding on request.

Accommodation

The ORION MONT-AUX-SOURCES resort has 107 rooms including standard, deluxe and honeymoon suites. Each room has an en-suite bathroom, a tea / coffee station, a telephone and satellite TV.

FOR AN ACCOMMODATION BREAKDOWN, CONSULT THE TABLE BELOW:

Room Type Number  of Rooms Double Bed Twin Bed
Deluxe 20 10 10
Standard 53 17 36
Honeymoon 2 2 0
Chalets 32 16 16
Total  107    

 

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Attractions

Whether you visit ORION MONT-AUX-SOURCES on business or pleasure, we are sure you will find time to enjoy our on site leisure activities.

 

Swimming pools Bowling Green
Tennis Courts Table Tennis
Squash Court Jumping Castle
Volleyball CourtLife Size Chess
Putt-PuttPaintball
Darts & Board Games Curio Shop

If you would prefer something less active, relax in the hotel lounge with a good book or a glass of wine from the BINGELELO COCKTAIL BAR. The terrace is the perfect spot to gaze at the mountains or sip a cup of coffee before dining in the GIGABA RESTAURANT.

No visit to the ORION MONT-AUX-SOURCES would be complete without exploring the scenic beauty of the NORTHERN DRAKENBERG.

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Accolades

AA Quality assured:AA Guides quality assured

Facilities

Facilities include:

  • Hotel bar
  • Hiking trails
  • AMPHITHEATRE and CASCADES WATERFALLS
  • Team building getaways
  • Swimming pool
  • Games hall with snooker tables
  • Game parks in the surroundings
  • Volley ball
  • Squash courts
  • Tennis courts
  • Bowling green
  • Mini golf
  • Chess
  • Kiddies jungle-gym and jumping castles
  • Horse riding

Conference

At the ORION MONT-AUX-SOURCES, we are known for our flexibility. Our conferences are organised by a team of dedicated professionals, who ensure that your conference is a success.

We offer a choice of 4 fully air-conditioned venues, complimentary parking, standard and custom made conference packages, theme evenings and teambuilding on request.

Conference Configuration

VENUE Banquet Schoolroom Theatre U-Shape
CEBISANA 30 40 60 25
Zindla 1 40 40 60 25
Zindla 11 80 80 100 50
GIGABA 1 30 40 50 30
GIGABA 11 40 40 50 30
IHLANE 1 40 40 60 25
IHLANE 11 80 100 120 80
Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585

Directions

DIRECTIONS to ORION MONT-AUX-SOURCES Contact tel. 036 438 8000. From Johannesburg Travel to Harrismith. Take the N5 towards Bethlehem for 5 km (exit 29). Turn left and travel towards 'Phuthaditjhaba/QwaQwa' for 8 km. Turn left onto the R74 towards Oliviershoek Pass and Bergville. Travel for 35 km past Sterkfontein Dam, Catfish & Cookhouse (adjust your speed now) and Little Switzerland. As the pass levels out, turn RIGHT following the sign for 'Northern Drakensberg' resorts and Alpine Heath. ****** Travel towards The Natal National Park for +- 8 km only. Turn right (after Tower Of Pizza) at signs to Orion Mont-Aux-Sources Hotel, Hlalanathi, Cavern After crossing the bridge, turn left at sign Orion Mont-Aux-Sources. Pass Hlalanathi on your left and continue for +- 4km. The hotel will be in front of you. You have arrived! From Durban Take the N3 Durban - Johannesburg. Beyond Estcourt, 6 km after Shell Ultra City leave the N3 taking EXIT 194, turn left on road R74 towards Winterton and Northern Drakensberg. Travel to Winterton (21 km) and then to Bergville. Then, 28 km beyond Bergville towards Harrismith, turn LEFT following the sign for Northern Drakensberg and Alpine Heath, ( NOT Drakensville). See ****** above.

Orion Mont-Aux-Sources Resort