Fugitives' Drift Lodge

Plunge into history and be transported to a time when KwaZulu Natal was engrossed in the most tragic and famous battles. Set in the scenic Fugitives' Drift Game Reserve, Fugitives' Drift Lodge overlooks the dramatic battlefields of Isandlwana and is the perfect venue from where to delve into the histrionic saga of the Anglo-Zulu-Boer War.

Enveloped by tranquil indigenous shade gardens, Fugitives' Drift Lodge comprises of 8 spacious luxurious en-suite cottages each with a private veranda offering commanding views over the plains fringing the Buffalo River Gorge. Additional lodging is available in an annex cottage which has 3 twin rooms, 2 bathrooms and a lounge area. Each room is furnished and decorated individually and is absolutely picture perfect gorgeous.

The extraordinary elegant style is carried through to the stunning guest lounge and spectacular dinning room. Delicious meals are complemented by friendly service and a wonderful relaxed atmosphere. Sip on sundowners around the boma under a canopy of trees and twinkling stars while the magic of Isandlwana looms on the horizon. Fugitives' Drift Lodge houses a veritable museum of memorabilia, artefacts and relics. Chill next to the dazzling swimming pool perched on a secluded spot overlooking the astounding gorge.

Walk around the reserve led by Zulu guides, hike the Fugitives' Trail, fly-fish, view the abounding game and birdlife, enjoy excursions on horseback and take a trip to Mangeni Falls. Partake in flagship tours to Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift battlefields, explore the museums and be enthralled by the remarkable history of the battlefields movingly narrated and passionately re-enacted in chilling detail by the qualified guides. Fugitives' Drift Lodge is a place of peace, an unforgettable experience; a place where the surroundings is spectacular and the accommodation fabulous, undeniably a first-class establishment.