Rolling countryside around Newcastle

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Bird perched on a reed beside the dam

Bird Watching

Our dams and grounds are home to many species of birds and if that is not enough, we can introduce you to the Amajuba Birding Meander which you can either experience on your own with a route map, or we can arrange a guide from Bird Life Northern KZN.

Battlefield memorial on a grassy hill

KwaZulu-Natal's Battlefields Tours

Zulu Wars, Shaka, Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift, Colenso, Spioenkop Nature Reserve, Ladysmith, Dundee, Churchill, Blood River, Cetshwayo, Anglo-Boer Wars, Amajuba Mountain… are some of the terms associated with this internationally renowned area of South Africa.

Explore the Battlefields route
Hiking trail through green hills

Hiking

If you are interested in hiking the battlefield trails, follow the link below — otherwise there are lots of scenic walks to be taken around the lodge.

View KwaZulu-Natal hiking trails