Beautiful Scenes - incredibly peaceful, all rooms have private balconies and face the historic and scenically beautiful Isandlwana plain with a view of the mountain.
Views From The Past - lodge overlooks the enigmatic Isandlwana Mountain and historic battle site below, where the British Army faced one of its worst defeats on the morning of the 22 January 1879.
Historical Haven - Rob Gerrard, resident historian at Isandlwana Lodge, who will intrigue you with his informative talks, and tours to historical sites can be arranged.
Built high up on the Nyoni Rocks on which the Zulu commanders stood to direct the Battle of Isandlwana, Isandlwana Lodge overlooks the enigmatic Isandlwana Mountain and historic battle site below, where the British Army faced one of its worst defeats on the morning of the 22 January 1879.
This lodge is not recommended for children, and would suit persons interested in history and those looking for a tranquil sedate upmarket getaway.
Built of thatch and stone with huge wooden columns supporting floor-to-ceiling glass windows, the lodge is decorated with a combination of traditional and modern styles.
Meet Rob Gerrard, resident historian at Isandlwana Lodge, who will intrigue you with his talks on the Anglo Zulu War battles of Isandlwana and Rourke's Drift, and the Anglo Boer Battles at Talana and Elandslaagte. Tours to Anglo Zulu and Anglo Boer sites, as well as to Blood River, can be arranged.
You could also unwind in the pool built among the rocks after a day on the battlefields, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the library where you can hone up on your history.
LocationIsandlwana Lodge is located high up on the Nyoni Rocks, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
DiningDinner is served in the candlelit dining room, featuring chairs covered in Inguni cow-hide, the royal cattle of the Zulus.
Isandlwana Lodge offers 12 very private luxury rooms all en-suite and decorated in a mixture of traditional and modern styles. Each bedroom has a private balcony.
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- 1 October 2008 - 31 December 2008
- 1 January 2009 - 30 April 2009
- 1 May 2009 - 30 September 2009
- 1 October 2009 - 31 December 2009
† All prices are accurate but you may find that the final rates in your quotation vary slightly due to room type, seasonality and currency conversion.