Spioenkop Camp
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Spioenkop
Kwazulu-Natal
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Accommodation Venue - Spioenkop Camp
( Game Lodges & Resorts Accommodation in Spioenkop
/ Kwazulu-Natal / South Africa )
Spioenkop Mountain stands as an ever-watchful
sentry over the expansive thorn savannah and tranquil waters of
Spioenkop Dam and nature reserve. Spioenkop is rich in local history
and the mountain was the scene of the famous Battle of Spioenkop
where the British suffered one of their worst defeats by the Boers
during the Anglo Boer War. The battlefield site is accessible
by road and the panoramic view from the summit is spectacular.
Spioenkop Dam is an outstanding venue for water-sports in a scenic
game-reserve environment. White rhino, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest
and a wide variety of antelope and bird species can be found here.
The Discovery Trail, split into three kilometre and six kilometre
loops, winds around the dam's southern shore in an area free of
dangerous game. Picnic sites are scattered all around the dam
shore. iPhika tented bush camp is situated on the slopes of Spioenkop
Mountain overlooking a waterhole and features a stone and thatch
lounge/bar/dining area, separate kitchen with gas fridge and stove,
two two-bed safari tents set on wooden platforms and a communal
hot water ablution facility. Five six-bed chalets feature three
bedrooms, bathroom, lounge/dining room, kitchen and barbecue facilities.
Camping is also available. Spioenkop’s two electrified campsites,
each with fifteen spacious shady sites, accommodate both tents
and caravans. The campsites share coldwater taps and barbecue
facilities with firewood and charcoal for sale. The modern ablutions
feature hot baths and showers, flush toilets, dishwashing and
laundry facilities. Spioenkop also provides self-catering chalets
and a bush camp for the convenience of guests.
Activities
The reserve offers a variety of recreational opportunities to
visitors. Power Boating is popular with ideal conditions for skiing,
prevailing for most of the year. Slipways are situated in the
picnic sites. Jet skis are permitted but are restricted to the
area north of the Boat Club.
Yachting is practised on the dam but the calm conditions have
precluded the dam from being a successful venue for yacht racing.
Picnic Sites are situated on the dam shore to accommodate day
visitors. Fishing is popular with the main species being barbel
and carp. A Vulture hide provides close-up views of these magnificent
birds. Unfortunately the vultures are seasonal visitors and are
not always present in the reserve.
The Discovery Trail is available to visitors and is situated on
the wooded slopes of the south shore of the dam in an area which
is free of dangerous game. It is split into a 3 kilometre or 6
kilometre loop. A booklet on the trail is available with information
on the Iron Age sites which are fairly common in the area.
Bird watching is popular with a bird list in excess of 290 species.
The Discovery trail generally provides a rewarding experience
for patient enthusiasts. The Battlefield and Museum provide an
additional aspect to visitors who are interested in history. The
Battle of Spioenkop is infamous and the battle site on the top
of Spioenkop Mountain is accessible by road. A booklet on the
battle is available as is a brochure on the self guided trail
of the Battlefield. The museum is situated in the administrative
complex. A visit to the battlefield is a rewarding experience
even to those who are not interested in history as the panorama
from the summit provides spectacular views over the dam to the
Drakensberg Mountains to the south and across the plains to Ladysmith
to the north. Horse Trails through the reserve, where game is
abundant, provides the adventurous with close-up views of a variety
of game including giraffe, and encounters with white rhino. This
is the best way to see game in the wild as animals are far less
tolerant of people on foot. This is an experience not to be missed.
Hunting packages are offered each year and operate out of Iphika
Bush Camp. The animals allocated form part of the programme to
balance the sex ratios of the various game populations.
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Game Lodges & Resorts Accommodation in Spioenkop / Kwazulu-Natal
/ South Africa )
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