Rorkes Drift Lodge

appartement parfait, repas excellents, laudry, personnel très sympathique , visite pays zoulou, reponse à toutes nos demandes

Liked · The setting was peaceful and beautiful and the staff friendly and helpful. The rooms were large and comfortable, and the pool was fantastic. My wife went horseback riding while I took the battlefield tour with Thulani--both were excellent. Since we had a sedan, we parked at the Rorke's Drift Museum parking lot for the 2 nights we were there. The lot is safe and secure. The lodge provided a driver to take us up their 5 km jeep track to the lodge. The breakfast and suppers were excellent. Disliked · The roads to Rorke's Drift are all gravel roads and are doable with a sedan, but better with a 4 x 4. For us, it was about 50 km on gravel from Ulundi and then about 30 km out to Dundee. It's obviously much slower than a tar road so leave enough time.

Firstly, it is important to be aware that this a difficult location to reach. The track to the lodge is only accessible in a decent 4x4 - and then very slowly and carefully!! However, when you make it the location is stunning. It is essentially a farm but with guest lodges. However the service we got from the staff was very friendly and helpful. And the food was fantastic. The rooms were a little tired and in need of some TLC. And the staff would probably benefit from a more experienced hospitality manager to help them develop this accommodation. But if you like quirky and off the beaten track this is for you.