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Natal Fugitives' Drift
Fugitives' Drift
The location is in the heart of Kwazulu Natal approximately 5 hours drive south east from Johannesburg and about 3.5 hours north west from Durban (easier to travel from here).
Region
Kwazulu Natal
General Information
The reserve offers a choice of accommodation in either the Lodge or the Guest House, both owned by the Rattrays and born out of their extensive experience in hospitality, evident in every corner of Fugitives' Drift, is their love of South Africa, its people and its unique history.
Restaurants
There are no restaurants as such but full catering in the Lodge i.e. you are not able to go away to eat and the price of your accommodation includes all meals. Enjoy superb cuisine, a unique fusion of home and modern flavours, in the splendid atmosphere of a veritable museum of Anglo Zulu War memorabilia.
Rooms
Child policy
The Lodge
- The Lodge is situated on the site of the original Rattray homestead where David’s parents Peter and Gillian came for their holidays and here the seeds of this unique operation took root in those early years.
- In its original state The Guest House was the home of Mr Johan Potgieter and his family. "Mr Pot" was immortalised in Gillian Rattray's award winning book "The Springing of the Year". He was one of the great storytellers of this area.
Facilities
TOURS
- Fugitives’ Drift is renowned for its battlefield tours to all the Anglo-Zulu War battle sites in the region.
- ISANDLWANA Hear in gripping detail the background to the Anglo-Zulu War
- RORKE'S DRIFT Listen at sunset to the famous story of Rorke's Drift, where 139 British soldiers were attacked by 4,000 Zulu warriors.
Child policy
Children welcome.
Cost
From ZAR 3,990 per room per night. 2 people sharing.
