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| 'Winner
of three consecutive AA Travel Guides & SAA Resort
of the Year awards', Ithala is almost 30 000ha in size
and has become one of KwaZulu-Natal's major wildlife destinations
with 23 mammal species including white and black rhino,
buffalo, kudu, tsessebe, red hartebeest, eland, giraffe,
leopard, cheetah and brown hyena and elephant. |
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magnificent reserve, tumbling from the heights of the
Ngotshe Mountains a thousand metres down into a deep valley,
carved over the eons by the Phongolo River revealing the
world's oldest rock formations, is a game viewers paradise.
Its scenic beauty aside, Ithala's most characteristic
feature is perhaps its astonishing geological diversity. |
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of the oldest rock formations in the world are found here,
dating back 3000 million years. With a topographic profile
varying from 400m above sea level in the north to 1450m
near Louwsberg in the south, Ithala's terrain extends
over lowveld and densely vegetated riverine valleys to
high-lying grassland plateaus, ridges and cliff faces. |
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| Ntshondwe
Resort Accommodation |
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Ntshondwe
Resort is the main camp in Ithala Game Reserve. |
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The
majority of thatched chalets are self-catering and
vary in size sleeping 2, 4 or 6 people. |
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There
are 39 self-catering thatched chalets including
units for the disabled. |
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Each
is equipped with oven, fridge, crockery, cutlery
and cooking utensils. |
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There
are 28 other chalets without catering facilities
geared for tour groups and conference delegates |
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The
camp is laid out in spacious gardens at the foot
of the cliffs after which it is named. |
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Lodge |
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Ntshondwe
Lodge is one of the most spectacularly situated
lodges in Africa, suspended on the edge of a cliff,
boasting soaring mountains and sweeping vistas across
the African plains. |
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This
six-bedded lodge has three spacious en-suite bedrooms,
and a tiered lounge and dining room leading onto
a covered deck with barbeque and plunge pool facilities. |
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Facilities
at Ntshondwe include a restaurant, coffee shop and
bar, an open game viewing deck and swimming pool.
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The
curio shop stocks a range of items including basic
food provisions. |
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There
is also a waterhole within walking distance of the
chalets. |
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Conference
Centre – beautiful thatched complex for max
90 people depending on the style. Has break away
room for smaller groups. |
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Weddings
– Ntshondwe is a wonderful wedding venue with
spectacular scenery providing the perfect backdrop
for memorable wedding photos. |
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Jungle
gym for kids. |
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| Activities |
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Guests
can take self-guided walks around the grounds, waterhole
and the wooded mountainside above the camp and use the
various picnic sites. |
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Guided
walks are also offered, as are day and night game drives,
all of which can be booked locally. |
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There
are also self-guided auto trails for those who want to
explore the area in their own vehicles. |
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| Highlights |
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Some
of the world’s oldest rock formations |
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Diverse
landscapes and habitats |
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Black
and white rhino |
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Excellent
game viewing |
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Top
sporting venue and events |
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| On
the Way to Ithala |
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Stop
off at Rorke's Drift Museum, situated 46km southeast of
Dundee, is the site of one of the most famous battles
of the Anglo-Zulu War. |
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The
main attractions at the Rorke's Drift Battle Museum are
the magnificent model and audiovisual depictions of the
battles that were fought in the region. |
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In
fact, the museum has attracted worldwide attention for
its outstanding displays of the Anglo-Zulu War. |
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Sporting
Attractions
Ithala Game Reserve is a popular multi-sport
venue with the most outstanding views, rapids and trails
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Ithala Challenge
– Multi-sport - November every year – starts
at Bivane Dam and ends in Ithala Game Reserve. MTB and
trail running introduced in 2009. |
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Ithala
60 & 35km MTB Challenge – September
every year - start and end at Ntshondwe Resort |
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Camp |
Accommodation
offered |
Fee
per adult |
Minimum
charge |
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| Ntshondwe
Lodge |
1x6-bed
Luxury lodge (subject to change)
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R
750.00 |
R
2,250.00 |
| Ntshondwe
Resort |
4x2-bed
chalets (Bachelor) |
R
460.00
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R
460.00 |
| Ntshondwe
Resort |
21x2-bed
chalets |
R
460.00 |
R
460.00 |
| Ntshondwe
Resort |
12x4-bed
chalets |
R
460.00 |
R
920.00 |
| Ntshondwe
Resort |
2x6-bed
chalets |
R
460.00 |
R
1,380.00 |
| Ntshondwe
Resort |
28x2-bed
non self catering units |
R
430.00 |
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430.00 |
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D/B&B
option available on request |
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