Sungubala Mountain Camp

Sungubala is a Bush Camp situated in the Northern Drakensberg of KwaZulu-Natal. This unique Bush Camp is situated on 500ha of pristine wilderness directly below the peaks of Hlolela and Sungubala (7000ft), just north of the KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Area - Royal Natal. Surrounding the farm is approximately 30 000 to 40 000ha of conserved wilderness of World Heritage Site and the Maloti?Drakensberg Transfrontier project and mountain environment, to which we have access. Sungubala farm forms part of the KZN Wildlife Conservancy of the Northern Drakensberg.

Sungubala caters for the visitor who wants that mountain wilderness experience whether it is gained on a guided hike or just sitting relaxing with in the camp's unique surroundings.

Accommodation at Sungubala Mountain Camp consists of:

6 x 2 bedded comfortable Safari tents, under thatched gazebos, with custom made log beds and decent mattresses, no stretchers. Five units have mountain views and one a garden view. 3 x 2 bedded Thatched A Frame units, which are a little more spacious, all with mountain views. 1 x 8 sleeper mountain house. This has 2 x 4 sleeper bedrooms, 2 toilets and showers, a kitchen with breakfast nook, fireplace and BBQ facilities, with a valley view. The Safari and A Frame accommodation (18 people max) share spotlessly clean ablution facilities with hot and cold water and sufficient facilities.

The communal Boma has 2 lounges, one with fireplace, a kitchen incl. stoves and fridges with freezers, dining area, camp fire and BBQ area. Each A Frame and Safari unit has a personal cupboard in the boma with personal utensils for self caterers. Solar Power is used for lighting in the accommodation units, ablutions and kitchen, while Oil lamps contribute to the ambience of the Boma. Morning Tea and Coffee is served to the safari tented and A frame hutted accommodation units.

Activities:

Expert Guided hiking, Self guided hiking on marked trails. Outings to local attractions, can be coordinated - including: Drakensberg Boys Choir, Cape Vulture feeding sites, Cultural and Tribal Tours to the Amazizi and Amangwane communities, Basotho Cultural Village, Voortrekker Pass and monument. Access to horseriding (day and overnight trails may be arranged), trout fishing, abseiling, trapezing, paint ball, golf, Overnight hiking onto the Drakensberg summit, can be guided, fully portered and catered.

Special attractions

The world's one and only "Silent Woman" !!!, Bushman Paintings, Cannibal Caves where people sought refuge from King Shaka, Indigenous forests, Sitting, under African night skies, around a roaring camp fire, The ambience created by paraffin and gas lighting at night, The freedom of no electricity, televisions and normal hotel clatter.

Sungubala is not just accommodation - it is a True Drakensberg mountain experience with unparalleled views. Personal attention from owners who are experts on the Drakensberg and its Cultural and Natural History. The benefit of South African rates that are not inflated for the overseas visitor. Sungubala is ideal for group bookings