Spionkop Lodge | Lodges in Wildreservat & Resorts Lady Smith | Deutsch

Situated on an expansive 700 hectare game farm, Spionkop Lodge is the perfect base for exploring the berg, bush, birds, and battlefields of the region. The lodge offers visitors an awesome sense of space and beauty, supreme comfort and warm hospitality. The turn of the century farmhouse has been beautifully restored in Natal colonial style. The converted barn now forms the magnificent dining room that boasts spectacular views. Guests can savour fine cuisine and excellent service whilst appreciating the African landscape and battlefield.

Colonial style chalets are located in the park-like grounds, each individually furnished and appointed to offer luxury en-suite accommodation in an out-of-Africa setting. Guests are offered the choice of full board or self-catering facilities.
Cool down in the natural rock pool surrounded by water features, enjoy a quiet drink at the pub or spend time in the historic library with its extraordinary collection of war books. There are a multitude of activities on offer.

Guests at Spionkop Battlefield and Safari Lodge will be free to set their own pace.... bird watching from canoes on the Tugela river... game viewing from Safari vehicles or on horseback in the Nature Reserve bordering the farm... sunset cruises on the tranquil and beautiful Spionkop Dam... outrides to overnight stops at Vaalkrans Battlesite on the banks of the Tugela River... and the opportunity to relax on one of the most magnificent game farms in the country while the rest of the world rushes by. There is also the majesty of the nearby Drakensburg mountains, which for generations has been a favourite getaway destination for South African holiday makers and international tourists.

Game drives in the Spionkop Game Reserve will give you a chance to see rhino, giraffe, buffalo and a variety of antelope. Enjoy a sundowner cruise on the tranquil Spionkop Dam. Bird lovers will marvel at the vast number of birds this area has to offer - 270 species have been sighted. Birding safaris are arranged through the Lodge. Hiking, Canoeing and fishing are also on offer so your visit can be as action packed or relaxed as you make it. The business fraternity has the opportunity to gather at the Lodge's modern, well appointed conference centre. Whilst happy couples can be guaranteed of an unforgettable Wedding Day by tying the knot at a really special venue.

Tours of the battlefield are a must for every visitor. Spionkop was the scene of one of the most futile, and perhaps the bloodiest of Battles fought in the 1899 - 1902 Anglo-Boer war. The farmstead on which Spionkop Lodge is located, was seconded by the Commander-in-chief of the British forces, Sir Redvers Buller, for his headquarters. His troops camped on the farm for several days prior to the Battle of Spionkop. The British suffered heavy losses in an effort to relieve the beleaguered town of Ladysmith, where their forces were besieged by Boer Commandos for 118 days. 23-year-old war correspondent Winston Churchill, stretcher-bearer Mahatma Gandhi and Boer General Louis Botha, South Africa's first Prime Minister in 1910, all took part in the battle on that fateful day of 1900.




Your host and Anglo-boer war raconteur, Raymond Heron, will accompany you to the many historic sights. He paints a vivid picture of the personal trauma and military mindset that resulted in the slaughter of so many British and Boer soldiers. Tours to the various battlefields can be made on horseback or in the comfort of an airconditioned vehicle.

Adresse
PO Box 20
Ladysmith
Kwazulu Natal
3370

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Wegbeschreibung
From Durban: (two and a half hours)
Take the N 3 to Johannesburg, approximately 6 km after the Ultra -City Garage near Estcourt, take the Bergville off-ramp on the left .At the top of the off-ramp go left to Bergville interton 22km. Go through Winterton and about 1km after the town, take the R600 road to the right.SpionKop Lodge /Spioenkop Dam / Ladysmith.The Lodge is about 16 km on the R 600 after the dam turn-off on the right hand side.

From Newcastle:
From Newcastle follow the N11 to Ladysmith.Ladysmith N11 towards Bergville travel for approximately 13km until you reach the R600.Turn left onto R600 Travel for 19km SpionKop Lodge can be found on the left hand side.

From Johannesburg: (three and a half hours)
Take the N3 to Durban. Go through the Tugela Plaza (at the bottom of Van Reenen's Pass )Approximately 12 km there is an off-ramp to Bergville on the left. Take it. At the top of the ramp TAKE THE LEFT TOWARDS LADYSMITH. (not Bergville). About 7 Km. along this road is the R 600 to the right . SpionKop Lodge / SpionKop Dam. Travel for about 19 km and we are on the left hand -side.