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Hotels For Golfe recommends Drakensburg Gardens Golf & Leisure Resort, online booking with discounted special internet rates at Hotel Club Net.
Situated in the midst of the magnificent Southern Drakensberg, Drakensberg
Gardens Golf and Leisure Resort is conveniently located on a scenic 860-acre
estate. The Glengarry Country Club, which is the only 18-hole golf course in
the area, overlooks the picturesque Lake KwaNyoni with the beautiful mountains
as a backdrop. All guestrooms at the resort are spacious and comfortable,
offering a choice of contemporary rooms or thatched bungalows.
The resort offers extensive dining facilities including the Peacock Lounge
from where one can enjoy the magnificent views of the surrounding valley and
mountains, including the magnificent Rhino Horn Peak. The peace and
tranquility of the surrounding environment is ideal for business meetings and
conferences too.
Address: Drakensburg Gardens Golf & Leisure Resort
Marine Parade
Drakensberg 4056
South Africa
The Drakensberg is situated in KwaZulu Natal and is divided into three main
regions namely the Northern Drakensberg, the Central Drakensberg and the
Southern Drakensberg. The Northern Drakensberg forms the watershed for the
Tugela River. Royal Natal National Park with the Hotel is a very popular part
of the Northern Drakensberg. The peak Mont-aux-Sources (3282ft) is the highest
peak in this part of the Berg, which stretches as far as Cathedral Peak.
(3148ft) Bergville, meaning “Mountain Village”, is a small village on the road
that leads to the Northern Drakensberg.
The Central Drakensberg is the most popular part of the Drakensberg and has
a higher population due to its easy access right into the mountains with
breathtaking scenery. Here you feel truly humbled by the sheer beauty and
magnificence of the awesome peaks to be seen. No matter how often you return,
the mountains take on a different beauty depending on the weather and the
light. The highest peak in the Central Drakensberg is Champagne Castle.
(3248ft)
The Southern Drakensberg stretches from Champagne Castle to Bushman’s Nek
further south. Giant’s Castle (3314ft) and Wilson’s Peak (3342ft) are the
highest points in the Southern Drakensberg.
The Drakensberg Park in KwaZulu-Natal offers visitors a variety of
Drakensberg activities including horse riding and horse trails, outdoor
birding activities and Drakensberg mountain hikes, not to mention a variety of
comfortable Drakensberg lodge accommodation. Umsuluzi Riverside lodge offers
its guests day visits to the Drakensberg Park, and surrounding areas, where
one is able to relax in the midst’s of mountains, streams and fresh air.
The Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park is one of South Africa's prime eco-tourist
destinations and a World Heritage Site, is an awesome mountain range where one
is able to embrace the surroundings whilst enjoying a variety of family
orientated Drakensberg activities including hiking the famous Amphitheatre at
Royal Natal or enjoying a horse riding trail at Cobham or Lotheni in the
Southern Drakensberg. Renowned for its superb birding opportunities,
enthusiasts are invited to relax in the land of the black eagle and the rare
bearded vulture, whilst wildlife enthusiasts may marvel at herds of Eland
along with the many other indigenous plants and animals.
The Drakensberg is a region rich in culture and endless outdoor
opportunities, visitors to this region are guaranteed a superb, fun filled day
of tranquillity and relaxation. A wealth of recreational Drakensberg
activities is on offer to match the scenic splendour that surrounds you. There
are magnificently laid out day hikes from all the major camps allowing
visitors the opportunity to view a fabulous wealth of rock art paintings to
rival any in the world. At Monks Cowl alone, guests have a wide range of
mountain hikes to choose from. From lengthy day hikes to the two-hour hike up
to “the Sphinx”, guests are able to enjoy breathtaking views over the Kingdom
of the Zulu amongst a wealth of bird life and indigenous forests.
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