Giants Castle
Game Lodges & Resorts
accommodation
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
Kwazulu-Natal
South Africa |
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Accommodation Venue - Giants Castle
( Game Lodges & Resorts Accommodation in uKhahlamba-Drakensberg
Park / Kwazulu-Natal / South Africa
Giant's Castle Game Reserve in the central region
of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park takes its name from the silhouette
of the peaks and escarpment that resemble the profile of a sleeping
giant. Wild flowers of the Drakensberg is the design theme of
Giant's Castle Camp and Rock Lodge and original botanical paintings
feature in all the chalets and lodge buildings. The camp has 37
two-bed-chalets with en-suite facilities, a lounge/dining area
and fully appointed kitchens; four four-bed chalets with two bedrooms,
a bathroom, a lounge/dining area and a fully equipped kitchen;
and four six-bed chalets featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms,
a lounge/dining area and a fully appointed kitchen.
Unit number 8, known as "Bride's Bush" has a double
bed, a very private setting with a lovely view of the mountains
which makes it an ideal honeymoon suite. Rock Lodge boasts a magnificent
honeymoon suite built into the side of a massive rock and all
three twin-bed bedrooms feature luxurious en-suite facilities.
The lodge provides satellite television and a resident cook that
prepares excellent meals with food supplied by the guests. Izimbali
restaurant and bar provides guests with the option of fully catered
meals in its warm and relaxed atmosphere.
A vulture hide allows unique birding in winter and the Main Caves
Museum gives an insight into the past life of the San People.
Activities
PREHISTORIC ROCK ART:
There is a large sandstone cave containing prehistoric San rock
art. This is one of the biggest and best preserved painted sites
in southern Africa. This cave is an easy 30 minute walk from the
camp office and regular guided tours are taken through this unique
exhibition from 09h00 to 15h00 daily for a small fee.
DAY WALKS:
There is a variety of self guided day walks through the lower
parts of the park throughout the year, weather permitting. Routes
are available from the camp office.
BIRD WATCHING :
Over 170 known species of birds, including many raptors such as
Bearded Vulture and Black Eagle
THE LAMMERGEYER HIDE:
Offers excellent viewing of raptors from May to September
HIKING AND CAMPING:
Throughout the year. Overnight hiking is suitable for experienced
hikers. Tents are only permitted above the contour line, out of
sight of the main hutted camp.
TROUT FISHING:
In the streams along the Bushman's River; in season only [closed
season 1 June to 31 August].
SWIMMING:
Limited to parts of the Bushman's River below the drinking water
in-take for Giants Camp. [Summer months only!]
GAME VIEWING:
Mainly Eland and other species of antelope, baboons, also some
smaller mammals such as rock hyrax(dassie)and serval. Best sightings
are in the winter months, but good throughout the year.
ICE CLIMBING:
Limited Ice climbing during the winter months only
MOUNTAIN BIKING:
Mountain bikes are only allowed on the 75 kilometre Mountain Bike
Challenge route.
This is held annually on the last Sunday in April.
RELAXING:
Excellent opportunities throughout the year, irrespective of weather,
particularly in the comfortable rest camp.
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Game Lodges & Resorts Accommodation in uKhahlamba-Drakensberg
Park / Kwazulu-Natal / South Africa )
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