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Situated on the stunning Fugitives' Drift property, the award-winning Fugitives' Drift Guest House offers an extraordinary retreat in KwaZulu Natal's most evocative region - the Battlefields. This family-owned guest house reflects the owners' love of South Africa, its people and the area.

Enjoy expertly led and narrated tours with a professional guide through the the battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. It's not all about history though: saddle up a horse and head out for a horse-back safari in a wildlife reserve or grab the opportunity to go fishing on the nearby Buffalo River.

highlights

  • Located on a Natural Heritage site right in the middle of the historic Battlefields
  • Get to know South Africa's rich history with experts - the Rattray family
  • An original homestead, beautifully preserved
  • Beautiful cottages with sweeping views
  • Experience superb cuisine

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Facilities

Fugitives' Drift Guest House has a stunning swimming pool, just outside the farmhouse, that offers views of Isandlwana and the mountain ranges beyond.

General Facilities

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    Spa
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    Kids Club
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    Laundry service
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    Swimming Pool

Dining

The original farmhouse has been converted into the dining room and there is also an outside eating area with a haunting view of the Isandlwana in the distance.

Standard Room

Six spacious, individually designed cottages are available at Fugitives Drift Guest House, each with an en suite bathroom and commanding views of the surrounding Isandwlana battlefield from a private veranda.

Standard Room AMENITIES

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    Hairdryer
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    Safe
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    En-suite shower only

Activities

  • Day tours
  • Fishing
  • Guided walks
 
  • dates rates from board basis
  • 15 Apr 2013 - 31 Aug 2013 $105 Full Board
  • 01 Sep 2013 - 30 Nov 2013 $225 Full Board
  • 01 Dec 2013 - 31 Dec 2013 $105 Full Board

All rates are quoted per person sharing per night unless otherwise stipulated

Please note, additional room types are also available. Request a quote for rate detail

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

Traveller Reviews

  • I spoke to Lord Westbury on Monday and he said that they had great time and everything was very well organized. They found the place easily as per your directions.

    Lord Richard & Lady Hilary Westbury, March 2011

  • Fugitives Drift was fantastic - great accommodation, great hospitality and very knowledgeable guides. We'd highly recommend it.

    Clare Rowsell, February 2011

  • A fantastic experience. Every aspect was first class. We were familiar with the basic story but were most impressed by the detailed knowledge of the guides and the overall commitment to continue David Rattray's work. We took a half a day and travelled, alone, to Blood River, which we also enjoyed.

    Linda and Tony Tomlinson, March 2009

  • Fugitives Drift Guesthouse was just right - very comfortable rooms, very pleasant staff and great meals around one big table with other guests and the guides. It gave us every opportunity to get to know the people and what was available. As well as the two tours already booked (Isandlwana & Rorke's Drift) we went on a long tour of the Blood River & Prince Imperial sites. It was all fascinating the guides turned out to be very enthusiastic and well informed, they were excellent story tellers. Far Far more than just a guided tour they were lectures delivered with great feeling right on the site of the battles. A violent thunderstorm at Rorke's Drift mid lecture meant we had to continue inside the Church with windows and doors banging and rattling adding to the effect. It was an experience we will never forget. We also learned a great deal about the Zulu people and there way of life while we were there, it brought all the books I have read of the area (i.e. Wilbur Smith) to life. I can definitely say this was the highlight of our trip.

    William Legge, February 2009

  • They were very welcoming and the lodge is comfortable, they make you feel like part of the family. Also amazingly interesting tours and fabulous countryside to enjoy.

    Lindsay Southgate, February 2009

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Stuart Parker

Stuart Parker

Africa Safari Expert

"Filled with fascinating Anglo-Boer and Anglo-Zulu war memorabilia, this charming guest was once the home of Mr Johan Potgieter, a famous storyteller in the are."

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Fugitives Drift was fantastic - great accommodation, great hospitality and very knowledgeable guides. We'd highly recommend it.

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