
Fugitives' Drift Guest House is situated on the 2,000 hectare
Fugitive's Drift Game Reserve in the KwaZulu Natal battlefields, just an
hour from the midlands town of Dundee. The guest house is privately set
800m from the main Lodge, it was originally the home of Mr Johan
Potgieter, one of the great storytellers of this area, and it has been
transformed into a charming sitting and dining room, filled with
fascinating memorabilia.
From the verandas, you will see the resident
giraffe, zebra, antelope and birds, which venture close to the quiet
guest house. Be sure to visit the museum, which is filled with artifacts
and relics, explore the region on foot or on horseback, or go fishing
on the Buffalo River. The highlight of your stay is a tour of the
Anglo-Zulu battlefields of Isandlwana and the Oskarsberg at Rorke's
Drift, where qualified guides "Bring to vivid life the struggle between
one of the largest Empires in history and one of the smallest nations in
the world".
There are 6 rooms which are laid out in clusters of free standing cottages, they are practical spaces, individually decorated with king or twin beds, minimal dark wood furnishings and soft, welcoming tones, contrasted with splashes of bright fabrics and throws. The en-suite bathrooms offer fluffy towels and separate baths and showers. All the rooms have private verandahs offering views over the rolling indigenous bushveld and the inviting pool.
The traditional "Natal House" verandas wrap around the home, offering peaceful shaded areas and outdoor dining, with views across the gardens to the mountain of Isandlwana in the distance. Meet like-minded travelers at meal times, with personal attention offered by your hosts within this intimate atmosphere.