Kwela Lodge

Kwela Lodge is privately owned and managed by Rene and Birgit Oegger (Swiss and German). The property includes 4 ha landscaped and indiginous gardens with ancient trees and 54 ha unspoiled bush and grass plains with thorn trees and Aloes. It is situated at the foot of Otto's Bluff Mountain with a breathtaking panoramic view over the Albert Falls Dam and Umgeni Valley - and only 15 min. from Pietermaritzburg, 20 min. from Albert Falls Dam Reserve and 50 min. from Durban.

Accommodation

Kwela Lodge has always been a private home. The guest rooms used to be the rooms of the previous farm owners and still include some of the original parts to preserve the charme of the settler's home (high ceilings, wooden floors, bathroom tiles, etc.)

Protea Room

Our "Room with a View" - with private entrance to the garden and overlooking Albert Falls Dam. Facilities include a queensize bed, lounge area with 2-seater couch, table and chairs, dressing table, overhead ventilation and en suite bathroom with bath and shower.

Aloe Room

A spacious airy room facing the front garden and equipped with a double bed, lounge area with table and easy chairs, dressing table and en suite bathroom with bath and shower.

Imbali Room

A smaller but very cosy room facing the Veranda with a double bed, chairs and overhead ventilation. Own separate bathroom with bath and shower across the floor.

Pecan Nut Cottage (Max. 4 persons)

Situated in the farm area amidst Pecan Nut Trees and next to the orchard and paddock for the horses and donkeys, this self-catering cottage has 2 separate bedrooms, one with a double and one with two single beds, a bathroom with shower, a kitchen and small dining room area with table and chairs and TV (SABC,eTV). There is a little garden in the back of the cottage facing the sunset and a "beergarden" bench in front of the cottage under the Pecan Nut Tree. Braai facilities are also available.

Oak Tree Cottage (Max. 6 persons)

Situated in the former farm garden with a view of Albert Falls Dam this cottage used to be the home of the Farm Managers and various tenants. It has been renovated and refurbished as a self catering family unit. Surrounded by ancient oak trees in its own private garden it consists of a spacious lounge with a couch, table and TV Cabinet (SABC) and a dining room area with table and chairs, a separate little lounge, bathroom with shower, a well equipped kitchen plus Braai facilities.

Accommodation for 6 guests in 3 bedrooms: the spacious main bedroom with a queen size bed, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds and another smaller bedroom with 2 single beds. 1-2 additional people may be accommodated on a double sleeper couch in the lounge.