My ItineraryHostel Drakensberg - Inkosana Lodge
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Address
Drakensberg - Inkosana Lodge
R600, Champagne Valley
3340 Drakensberg
South Africa
Tel. +27 36 468 1202
inkosana@inkosana.co.za
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Hostel Overview
Inkosana Lodge has a retreat like feel and is set within lovely views of Champagne castle and Cathkin peak. There is a fresh water pool, a formal herb garden , yellow wood walk and acres of indigenous gardens.Good meals and home bake is available as well as a laundry service.
In the valley there is mountain biking, riding, The Boys Choir, adventure sports, tree-top canopy tour, arts and crafts, Centre for Birds of Prey, a bakery, a supermarket and restaurants. Of course there are excellent hiking trails and Ed gives expert, honest advice.
Futher afield one may visit Royal Natal National park, Cathedral Peak, Injisuthi, Giant's Castle and Battlefields in a day.
Map & Directions
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Location: | Inkosana is in the Champagne Valley of the Central Drakensberg. The nearest town is Winterton. If coming by car, Inkosana is 4 hours from Johannesburg, 2.5 hours from Durban, and 1 hour from Ladysmith. Roads are all paved. From Johannesburg, take the N3 to Harrismith, then the N5 (the Bethlehem Road) and in a short distance, turn onto the R712 (towards Qwa-Qwa). Take the R74 to Bergville and continue on to Winterton. Turn onto the R600 towards the mountains, Inkosana is 25 km from Winterton. From Durban, take the N3 to exit 179 (Estcourt north), exit left, away from Estcourt and towards Loskop. Continue until coming to the R600 (the Thokozisa restaurant) and turn left. Inkosana is 12 km onwards. From Ladysmith, take the N11 and turn left on the R600 to Winterton. Continue 25 km on the R600 to Inkosana. |
Attractions & Facilities
Facilities
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Basic store available at or near the hostel |