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Underberg
Underberg is an administrative town in a dairy and cattle farming community in the Mzimkulu River valley of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is situated at the foot of the 1,904 m Hlokoma Peak (place of echoes) in the foothills of the southern Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal. Underberg began in 1917 when the railway from Pietermaritzburg reach the area. It is an importannt commercial centre for the region's farming industry and a gateway to the Southern Drakensberg resorts; it is also a trading point for people who come down the nearby Sani Pass from Lesotho.
There are a couple of decent restaurants - The Lemon Tree in the centre, Roxy's, located in the Underberg Hotel, and Mikes' a great one for the family
The Underberg district is, along with Dullstroom, Mpumalanga one of South Africa's premier flyfishing destinations. Splashy Fen, an annual outdoor music festival, is held on a farm near Underberg.
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Lake Naverone Self Catering Cottages2018-08-24
Located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Lake Naverone Self Catering Cottages in Underberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa are located at the foot of the Southern Drakensberg, a World Heritage Site, and they welcome guests to come for peace, tranquility and a wonderful stay year round on their 400 hectare estate with secluded lake. Enjoy trout fishing in the river and lake, hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, birding, photography and exploring, it's all here close by, and they cater to dream weddings that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. Lake Naverone Self Catering Cottages has one bedroom honeymoon type stone cottages up to five bedroom lakeside stone cottages, and they are pet friendly so bring the fur babies, cottages are positioned to ensure privacy with convenient access to the lake and they are well equipped with private braai facilities, come for a fabulous stay.READ MORE
Umzimkulu River Lodge2018-08-24
Located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Umzimkulu River Lodge, just 22 kilometres out of Underberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa is a place to unwind, and they offer different accommodation options including dinner, bed and breakfast, bed and breakfast and self-catering in the foothills of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park World Heritage site. All accommodations are just metres from the river bank offering breathtaking views, they have log fires and fully equipped kitchens. In the morning a delicious buffet breakfast is served, and main meals are available in the evening, plus they have a licensed bar with pool table, darts and deck overlooking the river. Umzimkulu River Lodge has wonderful activities close by, with a 5 kilometre trail ideal for walking, running and cycling. There's swimming and boulder hopping in the gorge, boating, fishing, tubing, hiking and more, come for an unforgettable stay. They also fully cater to weddings and you can stay in their romantic bridal suite, it's all here.READ MORE
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Tumble In2018-08-24
Located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Tumble In is a bed and breakfast in Underberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa with stunning Southern Drakensberg views of sunsets and snow capped mountains set in a peaceful 1 hectare park like garden. Their four large comfortable en-suite bedsitters with own private entrance and veranda come with lounge areas, some with kitchenettes and many other home comforts, every morning a delicious full breakfast is served in the dining room of the main house, and there are bbq facilities in the garden. Tumble In is your gateway to the World Heritage Site Ukahlamba Drakensberg Park in Lesotho, and there's hiking, bird watching, fly fishing, rock art tours, river rafting, quad biking, horse riding and much more to do here, it is the perfect destination.READ MORE
Sani Window Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering2018-08-24
Located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Sani Window Bed and Breakfast and self-catering in Underberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa is set on a large tree-lined property facing the golf course with breathtaking views over the Drakensberg mountains, and your stay here is guaranteed comfortable and relaxing. All rooms come with cable TV and Wifi access, tea and coffee making facilities and comfortable, freshly made beds. In the mornings', wake to a full hearty breakfast that will set you for hiking adventures, bird watching and other wonderful activities in the area, if you want to get an early start, they will pack a breakfast for you. Sani Window Bed and Breakfast and self-catering is perfectly located for peaceful weekend breaks and mid-week holidays, yet just minutes from fine restaurants and wonderful attractions, come for a fabulous stay.READ MORE
Valemount Country Lodge2018-08-28
Located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
At Valemount Country Lodge in Underberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa you experience true tranquility, this peaceful country breakaway is a very special place and exceptional retreat in serene surroundings overlooking the Umzimkhulu valley of the Southern Drakensberg, a UNESCO world heritage site. With comfortable standard rooms and 4 luxury suites all en-suite, the lodge can host up to 12 guests with a sumptuous breakfast served in the dining room daily, the lodge is very popular as a honeymooners retreat. Valemount Country Lodge is set in a beautiful garden with acres of riverine bush and woodland, it's perfect for leisurely walks, and activities include fly fishing, birding, mountain biking, cycling trails, golfing and more, come for an unforgettable stay in paradise.READ MORE
Absolute Polo2018-08-29
Located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Absolute Polo at Glencairn Farm in Underberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa brings you the ultimate polo experience and pride themselves in providing affordable, exciting polo without sacrificing safety and quality. Here they run polo clinics and coaching courses year round, riding lessons and polo lessons, tailored polo training courses and tuition by high goal players, and they have well trained thoroughbred horses for sale and rent. Absolute Polo also have a guest house on the dairy and beef farm and provide en-suite double rooms with incredible views of the Drakensburg mountains, and healthy meals are part of the package. Come for an exciting and exhilarating horse riding and polo experience, it's all here.READ MORE
Penwarn Trout and Equine Estate2018-08-28
Located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Penwarn Trout and Equine Estate just outside Underberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa is a beautiful country retreat in the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg, part of the UNESCO Ukhahlamba world heritage site, and is part of the Waterford farm operations to which guests have access. Lying in a beautiful valley traversed by two rivers the magnificent 3000 hectare estate boasts a variety of game including eland, wildebeest and other antelope which roam freely, and the farm is home to the largest single dairy farm in the province, the farmyard has typical farm animals too. The main lodge at Penwarn Trout and Equine Estate features hotel type rooms and luxury suites, and there are self-catering cottage suite options, they also cater to wedding ceremonies in their beautiful surrounds complete with thatched chapel and carriage horse rides, they can comfortably accommodate 75 guests on their property and are close to wonderful activities, book today for the stay of a lifetime.READ MORE
Khotso Lodge and Horse Trails2018-08-28
Located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Khotso Lodge and Horse Trails in Underberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa are the largest horse trail specialists in the area and the perfect base camp from which to explore the beautiful Southern Drakensberg mountain range. Accommodation choices include the rustic backpackers lodge, iconic self catering rondawels, stays in the pristine campsite or beautiful hand built log cabin, it's perfect for travellers, groups of friends or a romantic getaway. Khotso also run bespoke multi day cross border horseback expeditions, join them for unforgettable horseback pursuits into the untouched wilds of Lesotho, it's paradise found, come for an unforgettable stay and adventure.READ MORE
Bentwood Cottages2018-08-28
Located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Bentwood Cottages in Underberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa invites you to come escape to the mountains, where their beautiful thatched cottages come fully equipped for a comfortable stay complete with patio and garden. The main house features the tastefully decorated dining room where a delicious country style breakfast is served with garden views, dinner is also available on request. They will even prepare a picnic lunch to take on your daily adventures and outings with all dietary requirements catered for. Bentwood Cottages have braai or BBQ facilities available and are ideally located for Sani Pass guided tours, pony trails and overnight treks, tubing and canoening, mountain biking and hiking for the serious, bushmen painting hikes and other attractions in the area, come for a fabulous stay in breathtaking surrounds.READ MORE
River Glen Farm Cheese2018-08-28
Located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
River Glen Farm Cheese in Underberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa is a cheese farm producing exquisite cheeses from full cream jersey milk with no preservative, colourants or animal rennet. Their small herd of happy Jersey cows produce quality wholesome milk, and this family run concern manages every step of the delicate cheese making process ensuring the highest level quality of control. River Glen Farm Cheese offers unique products of boutique artisan cheeses, and their exciting products list includes the semi hard and mature Underberger, Italiano cheese with sun dried tomatoes, spices and herbs, garden herbs cheese, garlic and onion, black olives, a parmesan, gruyere and Greek style feta, their cheeses are available in a few select delis and farmstalls.READ MORE
The Grind Cafe2018-08-29
Located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Grind Cafe in Underberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa is the best place to come for amazing meals and great coffee, they are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and the menu is sublime. Here they have something for everyone from exquisite woodfire pizzas to flame grilled fare, and they make good food fast, enjoy great breakfast choices, crispy salads, light meals, tramazinis and open sandwiches, pregos to die, specialty pizzas or design your own, pasta dishes, burgers, sweet stuff and much more, the also cater to the little one's. The Grind Cafe is a spacious family restaurant and home of perfectly grilled steaks and the best burgers and pizzas in town, a must visit and highly recommended.READ MORE
Elgin Guesthouse and Farm2018-08-24
Located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Elgin Guesthouse and Farm in Underberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa offers luxury bed and breakfast accommodation in their 4 beautiful en-suite rooms at the foot of the Southern Drakensberg in a lush valley with views over rolling farmlands and lakes. Warm hospitality and sumptuous breakfasts with fresh farm produce make for an amazing stay, and the peace and beauty of the countryside lends itself to the destination, but there's excitement not far off with 4x4 trips into Lesotho, the best fly fishing in the country, horse riding, hiking trails, mountain biking, rock art tours and much more. The Elgin Guesthouse and Farm is ideally located near interesting shops and restaurants, and it is perfectly situated for entry points into the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site if guests want to hike up the escarpment, come for an unforgettable stay.READ MORE
Bushmen's Nek Berg and Trout Resort2018-08-24
Located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Bushmen's Nek Berg and Trout Resort in Underberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa offers a selection of luxury hotel rooms, rustic log cabins and self catering apartments in the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg with picture perfect surrounds, and it is the ideal spot for conderences, spa getaways and private functions, large or small. The Bushpot restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with delectable meals providing unforgettable culinary adventures for the palate, they also serve an exquisite Sunday buffet and not to be missed weekly specials. Bushmen's Nek Berg and Trout Resort features the La Vita Spa, a world class wellness centre with a range of treaments including wellness massages, anti-ageing treatments, manicures and pedicures and more, and there's a jacuzzi and sauna, there's a large rock hewn pool onsite, fly fishing at the trout dam, archery alleys and more, they also pack a great picnic to enjoy in the tranquil hills by gentle streams, come stay, find yourself.READ MORE
Nud Express Shuttle Service2018-08-29
Located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Nud Express Shuttle Service in Underberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa offers reliable, safe and convenient transport options with a daily shuttle to and from the Southern Drakensberg with regular times and pickup points, plus return trips on the same day. Private transfers are available at any time, airport transfers, Bazbus pickups and group transfers, they also do transfers for special events like weddings and sporting events. Nud Express Shuttle Service have fully licensed, reliable cars and experienced drivers with comprehensive insurance, they are your go to guys for transport needs in the Southern Drakensberg.READ MORE
Pucketty Farm2018-08-28
Located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Pucketty Farm close to Underberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa nestles on the west side of Hlogoma Mountain in the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg, and this lovely farm stall offers exquisite delights of home-baked goodies, pies, quiches, pates, puddings, locally made farm cheeses and more. Also here are delectable marmalades, pickles and chutneys, old fashioned ginger beer, pickled onions and more. The Tea Garden delights with it's bigger breakfasts and platters on offer, there are six different homemade quiches and five home-baked pies including vegetarian, served with great coffee blends and other beverages in a tranquil setting. Pucketty Farm also has a jungle gym, guinea pig village and farm animals to feed and touch, come for a lovely outing, a great meal and leave well satisfied with some mouthwatering products.READ MORE
The Unguni Moon Tepee Camp2018-08-28
Located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Unguni Moon Tepee Camp in Underberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa offers a unique experience where you get to enjoy camping adventures without the hassle of carting everything. It's the perfect getaway in their tepees located around a central fire pit with all bedding and towels provided. Book the entire camp for family and friends to come enjoy a tepee weekend break around the camp fire. There's a fully equipped communal kitchen with everything you need, mens and ladies ablutions and a braai, they are fully self catering so bring your own food and supplies. The Unguni Moon Tepee Camp allows swimming in the dam but no fishing, and they are a popular base if you want to explore the famous Sani Pass, tour operators will take you up in their 4x4 vehicles, the Southern Drakensberg is also ideal for horse riding, hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing and more, come for an unforgettable stay.READ MORE
Malachite Manor2018-08-28
Located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Malachite Manor in Underberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa welcomes you to a wonderful stay at this gem in the Southern Drakensberg, and this luxurious guest house which is part of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site is within close proximity of the famous Sani Pass. They welcome business delegates and tourists, host weddings and celebrations and offer conference facilities. The on-site restaurant offers fresh, modern cuisine and they are open for breakfast and dinner with the chef serving multi-culture, brasserie style food. Malachite Manor is a beautiful property, and a labour of love, with a wide range of activities available including birding, hiking, mountain climbing, golfing and many fly fishing venues nearby, the area is famous for trout, come for a fabulous stay.READ MORE
The Lemon Tree Bistro2018-08-29
Located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Lemon Tree Bistro in Underberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa is traditional with a funky edge as they say, and here a hint of sophistication meets the informal in homely surrounds. The food is African with familiar continent flavours infused and the restaurant incorporates a winery with distinctive South African wines, enjoy wonderful meals fireside or al fresco depending on the weather. The Lemon Tree Bistro also features a dry goods deli with kitchen utensils and a small but eclectic range of books as well as a gallery of collectible prints, come for memorable dining and a wonderful visit.READ MORE
African Blaze2018-08-29
Located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
African Blaze in Underberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa brings you sublime and authentic local food, they are open for lunch and dinner, drinks and coffee and have a take-away and delivery service. Dine outdoors in good weather, staff are super friendly and the menu features unique local delights like boerewors stew, mutton, beef and chicken curries and burger choices, they also offer braai and grill options with meat choices weighed and braaied on the spot and choices of lamb, chicken and beef, it's perfectly cooked mouthwatering meats. African Blaze also offer homegrown traditional samp and beans, tripe cooked daily with sides of your choices, chicken feet, pork trotters, chicken neck and heart stew and more traditionals, come dine like the locals, you'll never forget it, a must visit.READ MORE
The Fairways Drakensberg2018-08-24
Located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Fairways Drakensberg in Underberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa is uniquely located on 860 acres of World Heritage site with views over the 18 hole golf course, the only one in the Southern Berg. Their luxurious chalets, cottages and lodges come with fully fitted kitchens and a washing machine, satellite TV, a private patio with BBQ facilities, a lounge with fireplace and more, and their eight onsite restaurants and bars delight with a delicious and large variety of local and international dishes. The Fairways Drakensberg is your dream getaway destination and activities within the resort include golf, a health and beauty spa, gym, adventure golf, tennis, horse riding, swimming pools, fly fishing, canoeing, mountain biking, a mini petting zoo, archery, a zipline, games room, jacuzzi, pool tables and more, book today, there's never a dull moment here. READ MORE
Drakensberg Nature Tours2018-08-29
Located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Drakensberg Nature Tours in Underberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa offers a variety of tours in comfortable 4x4 vehicles which include hikes to see Bushman rock art, birding and flower tours, classic Sani Pass trips into north eastern Lesotho and visits to areas from midland mist belt forests to the alpine zones of the high Maluti Mountains. Their trips offer the possibility of tasty home catered meals, and trips can be customized to your needs and requirments. Drakensberg Nature Tours are accredited and have registered field guides and rock art custodians, they will adventure with you into the magnificent wilderness areas within the Maloti-Drakensberg Transfrontier Park, book today for the experience of a lifetime.READ MORE
Amazian Mountain River Lodge2018-08-28
Located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Amazian Mountain River Lodge in Underberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa brings you luxurious Southern Drakensberg country accommodations with rooms featuring en-suite spa baths, and they are known as the house of beef and pork for the amazing culinary delights they serve. This adults only lodge offers open rock showers, breathtaking river and mountain views from your rooms, complimentary toiletries and luxury gowns, an unforgettable and pamepering 4 star stay awaits. The Amazian Mountain River Lodge offers Sani Pass Tours by a third party provider which can be booked through them, and wild trout fishing at the Umzimkulu river is available for both brown and rainbow trout, boating and tubing on the river are offered free of charge, and there are walks and trails to be enjoyed nearby, come home to peace and tranquility, to paradise found.READ MORE
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