Some Ideas

  • Bowls at the Nest Hotel, five minutes away. - - TEL: 036 468 1068 - - www.thenest.co.za
  • Drakensberg Boys Choir School founded by the Tungay family, it has a rich history and an intenational reputation. It is within walking distance of the resort. Concerts are held most Wednesdays during school term. - - TEL: 036 468 1012 - - www.dbchoir.co.za
  • The magnificent setting and natural beauty of the Drakensberg Canopy Tour® will blow you away. Come rain or shine, the tours still operate and the Drakensberg Canopy Tour® is sure to be an experience of a lifetime. - - TEL: 083 661 5691 - - www.drakensbergcanopytour.co.za
  • Champagne Castle Adventure Centre, Family Fun Adventure Centre on site with a full range of adventure activities including Paintball, Abseiling, Scootours and many more- - TEL: 074 192 8258 - - www.adventurecentre.co.za
  • Falcon Ridge - Bird of prey Centre situated five minutes from our resort, holds raptor flying displays daily save fridays, weather permitting. - - TEL: 082 774 6398
  • Four Rivers Rafting on the R600 ten minutes from the resort. Offering quads, zip line, white water rafting and mountain boarding. - - TEL: 083 785 1693 - - www.fourriversadventures.co.za
  • Glass Hive 10 minutes away at Scrumpy Jack's. View bees in a glass hive and find out about bee farming. Teas, coffee, light meals and desserts available.- - TEL: 083 432 0788 - - www.deonshoneyproducts.co.za
  • Golf 9 hole at Monks Cowl Country Club - - TEL: 036 468 1300 - - www.monkscowlgolfclub.co.za
  • Golf 18 hole championship course at Champagne Sports Resort- - TEL: 036 468 8000 - - www.champagnesportsresort.com
  • Rockslide Mountain Biking An Epic Adventure! From beginning to end, this is one of the most exciting & challenging rides around. It operates on sites and offers various packages- - TEL: 073 622 1660 - - www.rockslidemtb.co.za
  • Mountain Hiking access the High Berg region of the Ukhahlamba World Heritage Site through Monks Cowl Reserve, Guides available.- - TEL: 036 468 1103 - - www.kznwildlife.com/accomodation/resorts/monks-cowl.html
  • Spionkop Game Reserve and Battlefield Site on the R600 to Ladysmith thirty five minutes away. Game include Rhino, Giraffe and Wildebeest. Qualified Guides are available to take you through the famous Anglo/Boer Battlefield.- - TEL: 036 488 1578 - - http://www.kznwildlife.com/spioenkop-introduction.html
  • Thokozisa restaurant, wine cellar, shops, nursery, information centre.- - TEL: 036 488 1207
  • The Oaks Superette owned by Neil & Francis Lanham, is a well stocked superette carrying all the daily necessities of camping and self catering life.
  • Fishing, The Drakensberg Sun dam is stocked with Rainbow Trout. Permits cost R50/day and rods can be hired at R40/day. Bell Park Dam: gates open 8am and close at 5:30pm daily. Adult's entry fee R5 and children (6 to 12 years) R2. R10 per rod and R10 per boat.
  • Pampering there are beauty/wellness centres at Champagne Sports Resort (036 468 1088), Drakensberg Sun (036 468 1000), Champagne Castle Hotel (036 468 1222), The Nest (079 9925717) and Tranquillity Spa at Thokozisa (072 264 6398).
  • Mountain Bike Trails Cathkin Mtb club offers a large network of Mtb trails that cater for all skill levels of riders . Whether you're a beginner wanting to develop your skills or an expert rider in search of thrills, then look no further. -- CathkinMTB.co.za

    • And many more possibilities for fun & exploration