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St Bernard's Peak Mountain Lodge

St Bernard's Peak Mountain Lodge

Description

 
Explore magnificent countryside on horseback, swim in the natural rivers and waterfalls, enjoy beautiful scenic walks or spend the day lounging by the swimming pool.  Relax and unwind while sitting next to a roaring log fire in our fully stocked bar or enjoy a game of pool or darts.
 

We cater for family holidays, adventure holidays, mini conferences, romantic weekend getaways, weddings, honeymoons, just let us know and we will accommodate you.

This portion of the Drakensberg, is dominated by the Ithule Ridge, of which St Bernard’s Peak is part of. At the back of the Lodge, the Ntshungwane Ridge runs down to form the other natural boundary. The Mfelamadoda River provides the water into the large dam across the valley. The area has Caves, some with Bushman Paintings and the streams that flow into the dam, are part of the charm of this very attractive area.

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Attractions

ACTIVITIES

Fully licensed Bar
Swimming Pool
Walks / Hiking
Trout Fishing – please bring your own rod
Horse riding
Tennis
Table tennis
Croquet
Pool Table
Darts
Volley-ball
Mini Golf
Trampoline
Mountain Bike Riding (bring own bike)
4x4 trails into Lesotho
Television in main building

Other Activities

During the summer months (in season) activities include:
Picnics
Swimming in rock pools & waterfalls
Tubing on the river

Horse Riding
Excellent horse riding experience. Choose from 1 – 4 hour rides or by the day. Overnight rides by arrangement. Superb horse riding country, breath taking views and fantastic trails. An experience not to be missed.

Bird Watching
Hear the call of the wild in this beautiful setting, which is the perfect
place for avid or amateur bird watchers alike. Over 150 different bird
species have so far been spotted.

Artists
An artists paradise with spectacular sunsets, blazing red and orange skies. From season to season the hues change from golden yellow and ambers to luscious shades of greens. The artists pallet is never dull with picturesque waterfalls, dams, streams, mountains, vegetation, wildlife, as well as the beautiful St Bernard’s lodge and gardens. Artists wishing to display their works, please contact Ian & Cheri to make arrangements.

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Facilities

Fully Stocked Bar
Snacks available to purchase

Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585

Directions

From Pietermaritzberg on the N3, take the “Howick South / Underberg” (Exit 99) Turn off and proceed 74 km to Bulwer and then 38 km to Underberg on the R617. 58 km after Underberg and just past the “Swartberg 10 km” board, a sign board indicates right “to St Bernards” This is a good dirt road. After 20 km turn right at the fork and St Bernards is another 6 km on the left. 70km south of Underberg 200km From Pietermaritzberg 200km From Port Shepstone 280km from Durban 680km from Gauteng

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