Location: South Africa » Kwazulu Natal » Drakensberg » Southern Drakensberg » Sani Suanter » UnderbergPenwarn Country LodgeGame Lodge in Drakensberg SouthDescriptionChoose between two fully-catered exclusive lodges, Mthini Lodge and Indabushe Lodge and enjoy a break in sumptuous colonial style.The farm Penwarn lies in a beautiful valley traversed by two rivers. Zebra, wildebeest and antelope roam free across the plains, while the blue heights of the Drakensberg rise up to the west. Options are endless – fly-fishing, horse riding and game drives. Enjoy river swimming and tubing, abseiling, archery, mountain biking, wing-shooting or other adventure sports. Discover the secret beauty of san rock art and wild flowers or spot some of our 280 species of birds. Go hiking and take in the scenery of the Drakensberg, a World Heritage Site. Only 20 minutes from the mountain village of Underberg, this is the ideal base for day trips up the Sani Pass.
We also offer self-catering accommodation in cottages. Penwarn makes the perfect venue for challenging teambuilding exercises, tough 4x4 orienteering, conferences, enchanting weddings or other special occasions. Penwarn Country Lodge is a country retreat just outside Underberg in the foothills of Southern Drakensberg of South Africa, that is part of the Ukhahlamba World Heritage site.
Penwarn lies in a beautiful valley traversed by two rivers and forms part of our Waterford Farm operations to which guests also have access. There is much to be seen and enjoyed, be it on Penwarn or on Waterford. The Penwarn/Waterford Estate is a 3800 hectare spread bordering the Ukhahlamba World Heritage Site. A variety of game including zebra, wildebeest and other antelope roam free across the hillsides and plains, while the blue heights of the Drakensberg rise up to the west.
Waterford Farm is home the to the largest single dairy farm in KZN milking between 1700 and 1900 cows at any one time. It also comprises an unusual and large horse business that breeds and trains a variety of horse breeds.
The farmyard is home to variety of typical farmyard animals including Chickens, Geese, Turkeys, Peacocks, rabbits and ducks.
The horse enterprise consists of breeding herds of Shire, Clydesdales, Percherons, Shire cross Thoroughbreds, American Quarter horses, Arabian horses, Paint horses and our own herds of dun coloured horses and ponies.
Waterford and Penwarn is home to some of the most renowned fly-fishing waters in the country. Accommodation varies between two fully-catered exclusive lodges - Mthini Lodge and Indabushe Lodge, or our self-catering accommodation - The Log Cabin, Kudu Lodge or Riverside Cottage. Mthini Lodge also have a self-catering option. Accommodation Choose between two fully-catered exclusive lodges, Mthini Lodge and Indabushe Lodge. Mthini Lodge overlooks a beautiful dam with stunning berg views, and is more private in its location. Indabushe Lodge is a beautifully refurbished 120 year old sandstone shed, with all the rustic charm of old world, complemented by the comfort of all the trimmings needed to provide comfort and cheer. Each room follows a theme: Zebra, Agapanthus, Duck, Trout, Lily, and Eland, a testimony to the abundance of animal life at the lodge, and the once resident Nimrod-the-otter also has a room in his honour!
We also offer self-catering accommodation in cottages comfortably equipped to make your stay with us an unforgettable experience. RatesRATES GUIDE : 1 December 2009 to 30 November 2010
| Rates Frozen for 2010 !!!
| mThini Lodge
(Overlooking Lake)
| Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, per person sharing | R 1,050 per person per night | | Entire Unit Self-cater (max 8 pax) | R 3,000 per night | (No Bed & Breakfast & preferably more than 1 night stay)
No mid-week specials | Indabushe Lodge Luxury Suite
| Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, per person sharing | R 1,050 per person per night | | Bed & Breakfast, per person sharing | R 950 per person per night | | Midweek Special - Sunday Night to Thursday Night | | DB&B, per person sharing | R 800 per person per night | | B&B, per person sharing | R 700 per person per night | | Indabushe Lodge Standard Double room | Dinner Bed & Breakfast, per person sharing | R 900 per person per night
(single room surcharge 50%) | | Bed & Breakfast per person sharing | R 700 per person per night
(single room surcharge 50%)
| | Midweek Special - Sunday Night to Thursday Night | | DB&B, per person sharing | R 600 per person per night | | B&B, per person sharing | R 500 per person per night | Kudu Lodge
(Stand alone, thatched cottage)
| Dinner Bed & Breakfast (small groups 6-8 pax)
| R 540 per person per night | Self-catering (2 pax)
| R 350 per person per night | Self-catering ( > 2 pax)
| R 300 per person per night | Riverside Cottage
Stand alone, old farmhouse)
(Old Green House)
| Self-catering (8-10 pax)
| R250 per person per night | | Peak Season: | Minimum R1000 per night | Log Cabin
(Private, rustic, gas lighting) | Self-catering (2-4 pax) | R 200 per person per night | | Meals | Breakfast
Light Lunch
Dinner
Picnic Basket
| R 70 per person
Variable (on request only)
R 130 per person
R 70 per person | | We do not serve Halaal or Kosher Foods | | Trout Fishing | R 100 per rod per day (bag limit of 2 all fishing) | | Bass Fishing | R 100 per rod per day (no limit) | | Rod Hire | R 50 per rod per day | | Horse Rides | R 150 per hour (Beginners to advanced) | | Pony Rides | R 50 (20 minutes) | | Cattle Round-up | R 400 per person (on horseback) | Horse, Dairy & Farm Tour
| R 100 per person | | Guided Bird Watching | R 200 per person | | Clay Pigeon Shooting | R 200 per person (5 clays each) | | Guided Walk To San Art | R 50 per person | | Mountain Biking | Bring your own or we can arrange bikes at R250.00 per bike per day. | | Guided Trips up Sani Pass | R 510 - R 560 per person (buy your own lunch at Sani Top)
PASSPORTS ESSENTIAL! | | Beauty Treatments | Variable | | CHILDREN WELCOME. Children under 10 years stay for half price |
DirectionsFrom N3 exit 99 Southern Berg take R617 111km to Underberg continue through town towards Swartberg for 5 km turn into Bushmans Nek Road for 16 km turn left |
Bruce and Peta Parker
+27 (0)86 127 6237
051 924 0585
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