Fugitives' Drift Guest House

Fugitives' Drift Guest House, accommodation in Dundee Kwazulu Natal

Description

In its original state, the Guest House was the home of Mr Johan Potgieter and his family. "Mr Pot" was immortalised in Gillian Rattray's award winning tome "The Springing of the Year". He was one of the great storytellers of this area.

Mr Pot's house has been turned into the most charming sitting and dining room filled with fascinating memorabilia. The original verandah has been retained. It also has an outside eating area which has a stunning view across a plain with Isandlwana in the distance.

Cottages have large en-suite bedrooms that are individually decorated and all have private verandahs with sweeping views of the reserve and surrounding battlefields. The Guest House has a small swimming pool.

Superb food and personal service are a feature of this outstanding facility.

Fugitives' Drift Guest House

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Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585

Directions

FROM JOHANNESBURG (5 HOURS) Take the N3 out of Johannesburg south towards Durban. Just before the Wilge Toll Plaza take the Villiers turnoff (R103) and head towards Warden. Take the R34 to Vrede, Memel and Newcastle. Go through Newcastle and turn right onto the Ladysmith road (N11). After 16km take the R621 to Dannhauser, Hattingspruit and Dundee. In Dundee, at the 4th traffic light (in the main street) turn right on the R33 towards Greytown. Signboard for Greytown R33 is on the left of the road. After 14km turn left onto dirt to Rorke’s Drift, drive for 29km to Rorke’s Drift. Go beyond Rorke’s Drift for 2km and turn left onto the D31 signed Fugitives’ Drift. Go along this road for 7km through the big black gate until you see signs for the Lodge and Guest House, on the right. (The gate is locked at 6pm). FROM DURBAN (3 AND A HALF HOURS) Take the N3 to Pietermaritzburg. Take the glide-off (R33) to Greytown. In Greytown follow signs to Dundee. Continue along the R33 through Keates Drift, Tugela Ferry and Pomeroy. Please be aware of speed humps. 10km after Pomeroy take the dirt road turnoff to the right, marked Elandskraal. At Elandskraal (which consists of a church and a trading store) turn left to Rorke’s Drift. Go for about 14km and before you get to Rorke’s Drift turn right onto the D31, sign posted Fugitives’ Drift. Go for about 7km (through the big black gates) and follow the signs for the Guest House or the Lodge. (Please note that the gate is locked at 6pm). Alternative route from Durban is via Mooi River, Colenso, Ladysmith and Dundee. In Dundee take the R33 towards Greytown and follow the directions as from Johannesburg above. FROM HLUHLUWE / UMFOLOZI AREA (4 HOURS) From Empangeni take the R34 inland to Melmoth, then the R68 to Babanango (beware of potholes) and Nqutu. 40km from Babanango (before Nqutu) take the turn-off to the left, marked Isandlwana. Follow this road past the Isandlwana Battlefield for 9km, then turn left onto the D30 and follow signs to Rorke’s Drift. Turn left at the T-junction to Rorke’s Drift. Go 2km beyond Rorke’s Drift and you will see D31, marked Fugitives’ Drift, on your left. Take this dirt road, go through big black gates and follow the signs for the Guest House and the Lodge. (Please note that the gate is locked at 6pm). APPROXIMATE DRIVING TIMES: Dundee 1 hour Ladysmith 1 and 3/4 hours Empangeni 3 hours Nelspruit 6 to 7 hours

Fugitives' Drift Guest House