Sungubala Mountain Camp

From R320 p/person sharing

From R1,040 p/unit

Maximum guests:  26 

Sungubala is a Bush Camp situated in the Northern Drakensberg. It is situated on 500ha of pristine wilderness directly below the peaks of Hlolela and Sungubala (7000ft), just north of Royal Natal National Park. Even though there are folk who prefer straight forward camping, there are people who enjoy a hard days hiking and then would like to be able to enjoy a hot shower, an ice cold drink and after dinner settle into a comfortable bed with the peace and quiet of a mountain wilderness around them and experience the feeling of camping, with out the discomfort. Only nine units share a communal ablution facility with hot and cold water and adequate facilities for men and women. The Boma has a communal, fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and lounge area with fireplace. Each unit is provided with its own crockery and cutlery in a private lock up cupboard. Our staff will prepare Braai fires for those wishing to BBQ and each evening a communal fire is lit where people can socialise or just enjoy a campfire. The nature of our area allows for visitors of varying fitness to walk/hike along a route that suits their ability. Folk can also lead themselves along the marked trails. Swimming is in the river at the Silent Woman!! The camp has 6 comfortable Safari tents, under thatched gazebos, with custom made log beds and proper mattresses. There are also three 2 bedded, thatched, A Frame units which are slightly more spacious. In total 26 people can be accommodated. Visitors need only bring food, drink and towels.. By choice all lighting is done by paraffin, gas and rechargeable lanterns to preserve the ambience of this special site.

6 x 2 bedded comfortable Safari tents, under thatched gazebos, with custom made log beds and decent mattresses, no stretchers. Five units have mountain views and one a garden view.

3 x 2 bedded Thatched A Frame units, which are a little more spacious, all with mountain views1 x 8-sleeper mountain house. 

This has 2 x 4 sleeper bedrooms, 2 toilets and showers, a kitchen with breakfast nook, fireplace and BBQ facilities, with a valley view. 

The Safari and A Frame accommodation (18 people max) share spotlessly clean ablution facilities with hot and cold water and sufficient facilities. 

The communal Boma has 2 lounges, one with fireplace, kitchen incl. stoves and fridges with freezers, dining area, campfire and BBQ area. Each A Frame and Safari unit has a personal cupboard in the boma with personal utensils for self-caterers. Solar Power is used for lighting in the accommodation units, ablutions and kitchen, while Oil lamps contribute to the ambience of the Boma.

Morning Tea and Coffee is served to the safari tented and A frame hutted accommodation units. Activities in the Area: Expert Guided hiking Self guided hiking on marked trails. Outings to local attractions, can be coordinated - including: Drakensberg Boys Choir,Cape Vulture feeding sites, Cultural and Tribal Tours to the Amazizi and Amangwane communities, Basotho Cultural Village, Voortrekker Pass and monument. 

Access to horse riding (day and overnight trails may be arranged), trout fishing, abseiling, trapeze, paint ball, golf Overnight hiking onto the Drakensberg summit, can be guided, fully portered and catered Special Attractions: The world’s one and only “Silent Woman” Bushman Paintings Cannibal Caves where people sought refuge from King ShakaIndigenous forests Sitting, under African night skies, around a roaring camp fire.

The ambience created by paraffin and gas lighting at nightThe freedom of no electricity, televisions and normal hotel clatter.

Seasons in the Drakensberg:

Summer – November to February: Day time Temps: 20º to 30º C

Nighttime Temps: 12º to 15º C Mornings usually clear and hot with thunderstorms brewing from mid morning to midday and breaking in the afternoon or early evening.

Winter – June to August:Day time Temps: 15º to 20º CNight time Temps: 8º to 12º CDays sunny and clear, nights cool to cold. Cold Fronts bring freezing temperatures with snow on the summit.

Spring  - September to October and autumn – March to May:

Daytime Temps: 18º to 25º C

Nighttime Temps: 10º to 15º C

Day’s sunny and clear, nights cool to cold.  Rainy Cold Fronts bring freezing temperatures with snow on the summit and 3-4 days of rain in spring.

Summit Hiking Trips: The above average temperatures are cooler by an average of 15º C.

 Check-In 02:00 PM Check-Out 11:00 AM