Description
Our peaceful valley resort which is 22km out of Underberg provides the perfect location for a retreat from city life. Here’s your chance to rest and listen to the river and the sounds of nature or spend some wholesome outdoor time with your family.
FAMILIES: love it for the unhurried old world country atmosphere with days spent picnicking under the huge oaks on the river island, boulder hopping in Thrombosis Gorge or just “messing about in boats”.
HONEYMOONERS: revel in the privacy of a luxurious suite and private deck just meters from the river bank.
FISHERMEN love it for the unrivalled opportunities to catch rainbow trout along our 2.5km stretch of river. To make sure you have a relaxing break we have babysitters on hand to offer you solitude or an opportunity to enjoy a meal without having to mop up any spillages!Umzimkulu River Lodge has recently been awarded 3 Star Grading in the Self Catering category. We undertake to contribute to the sustainability of the Tourism Industry and are committed to quality assurance. We also boast an AA Recommended Status which is assessed on an annual basis to keep us on our toes.Come and experience restoration of body and soul in truly lovely surroundings.
ACCOMMODATION: All our fully equipped self catering units are situated just meters from the river bank with stunning views. All the units except the log cabin are equipped with log fires. All the units have individual braai facilities. In winter a complimentary bundle of firewood is supplied on arrival and additional firewood is available to purchase thereafter. The units are serviced once daily in the mornings, excluding Sundays and Public Holidays. Should you require additional assistance we can arrange to have a housekeeper available for an additional fee of R15/hour or part thereof in the afternoons.We aim to have your cottages refreshed and ready for you by 14:00 on your arrival day and we ask that you vacate your unit 10:30 on your departure day. We do however make allowances upon request if there are no other guests expected.
ACTIVITIES AT THE LODGE: Activities at the lodge include bass and trout fishing, swimming, boating, tubing, canoeing, walking and birding. Children outdoor Fun includes Animal Farm (Tortoises, Pigs, Rabbits & Guinea Pigs, Tame Spur Winged Geese, Ducks & chickens), Jungle Gym / tree house and swings, Sandpit, Trampoline & volleyball will keep your children enjoying this adventure playground all day long.
MEALS: We have an alacarte breakfast and lunch menu and a set 2 course dinner menu available. Meals are served in the dining room or on the deck overlooking the river.
ACTIVITIES IN UNDERBERG: Sani Pass Tour, Birding, Hiking, Bushman Paintings, Yellow wood forest hike, Mountain Biking, several restaurants & coffee shops, gift and curio shops. We are very happy to make bookings for any of these activities on your behalf. Come and experience restoration of body and soul in truly lovely surroundings.
Check-In 02:00 PM Check-Out 10:30 AM
Rooms and units
The Bower - Honeymoon Suite
1
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Room\Unit Only
The Bower is a free standing thatched unit set away from the family accommodation with its own private entrance through a rose covered pergola. Within the room there is an extra length king size oak canopy bed, 2 arm chairs in front of the log fire and a stocked mini bar. The kitchenette has a gas hob, fridge, microwave and all the necessary cutlery & crockery. The bathroom is made for two with a huge corner bath and a twin shower. The Bower has its own braai facilities and a private deck with loungers overlooking the river.
Features available
Malachite
1
Includes:
Room\Unit Only
Malachite is a free standing thatched cottage ideal for a family of 4 with young children. It is conveniently situated within earshot of the kiddies playground and lodge facilities. It consists of 1 double room, 1 bathroom and lounge with a bed-sitter and log fire. The bed-sitter is a wooden framed single bed with another single bed which pulls out from below. The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas hob and oven, microwave, fridge and all the necessary cutlery & crockery. It also has its own deck with views of the river and its own braai facility.
Features available
Giant Cabin
1
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Room\Unit Only
12 Sleeper - Up market log home with 2 double en suite rooms, 1 en suite twin room, 3 twin rooms, bed-sitter in lounge, 2 ½ bathrooms, open plan fully equipped kitchen, lounge, dining room, braai facilities, huge veranda overlooking the river, jungle gym with water slide and swings for your private use.
Features available
Pied
1
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Room\Unit Only
Pied is newly completed free standing double storey house set about 50m away from the main lodge. It is ideal for a maximum of 6 adults and 3 children. It offers moderate privacy, comfortable accommodation and spectacular views. It has its own access down onto rolling lawn and the river island beyond.
Upstairs It sleeps 7 upstairs in 1 double en suite room (with a corner bath). The MES also has a bed-sitter tucked into the corner of this large room (suitable for child under 12). It has an additional 2 fair sized twin rooms upstairs.
Downstairs There is a bunk bed in the lounge downstairs which is suitable for under 12’s, an additional bathroom, lounge with log fire and double doors out onto the verandah. The kitchen is fully equipped with gas hob/oven, microwave and fridge/freezer and open-plan dining area also with double doors out onto the verandah.
The private garden has gorgeous views, braai facilities.
Features available
Woodland
1
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Room\Unit Only
Woodland - 10 SLEEPER is a free standing double storey house set about 150m away from any other buildings. It is ideal for a maximum of 6 adults and 4 children. It offers excellent privacy, comfortable accommodation, and beautiful views. It has its own access down onto rolling lawn and the river island beyond.
Upstairs It sleeps 8 upstairs with 1 double en suite room (bath and shower), 1 double room, a twin room and a bunk bed on the upstairs landing.
Downstairs It sleeps 2 with a bed-sitter tucked into a corner of the lounge. The bed-sitter is a wrought iron framed single bed with a single bed which pulls out from below. The fully equipped kitchen has a gas hob and oven, microwave and fridge/freezer and open plan dining area with double doors out onto the veranda, 1 additional bathroom. The lounge has a log fire and double doors out onto a veranda. The private garden and veranda offer braai facilities and beautiful views
Features available
Pygmy Cottage
1
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Room\Unit Only
Pygmy has a main en suite room and balcony up amongst the trees (steep staircase), kitchentte/lounge and dining area downstaris with braai facilities and deck overlooking the river.
Features available
2009 Base Rate| Unit | Single From | Single To | Per Person Sharing From | Per Person Sharing To | Unit From | Unit To |
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The Bower - Honeymoon Suite
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R215
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R215
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Malachite
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R430
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R430
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Giant Cabin
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R185
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R185
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Pied
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R170
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R170
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Woodland
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R170
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R170
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Pygmy Cottage
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R170
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R170
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Summer 2009 Weekends: 07 January 2009 - 25 March 2010 | Unit | Single From | Single To | Per Person Sharing From | Per Person Sharing To | Unit From | Unit To |
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The Bower - Honeymoon Suite
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R270
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R270
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Malachite
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R500
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R500
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Giant Cabin
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R230
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R230
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Pied
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R210
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R210
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Woodland
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R210
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R210
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Pygmy Cottage
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R210
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R210
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Weekends Fri-Sat Oct-Dec: 01 October 2009 - 11 December 2009 | Unit | Single From | Single To | Per Person Sharing From | Per Person Sharing To | Unit From | Unit To |
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The Bower - Honeymoon Suite
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R270
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R270
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Malachite
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R500
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R500
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Giant Cabin
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R230
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R230
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Pied
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R210
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R210
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Woodland
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R210
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R210
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Pygmy Cottage
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R210
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R210
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Midweek sun-thur Oct-Dec Special Offer: 01 October 2009 - 11 December 2009 | Unit | Single From | Single To | Per Person Sharing From | Per Person Sharing To | Unit From | Unit To |
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The Bower - Honeymoon Suite
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R215
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R215
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Malachite
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R430
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R430
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Giant Cabin
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R185
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R185
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Pied
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R170
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R170
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Woodland
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R170
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R170
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Pygmy Cottage
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R170
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R170
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Christmas Holidays: 11 December 2009 - 07 January 2010 | Unit | Single From | Single To | Per Person Sharing From | Per Person Sharing To | Unit From | Unit To |
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The Bower - Honeymoon Suite
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R290
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R290
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Malachite
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R690
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R690
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Giant Cabin
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R250
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R250
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Pied
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R230
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R230
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Woodland
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R230
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R230
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Pygmy Cottage
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R230
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R230
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2010 Base Rate| Unit | Single From | Single To | Per Person Sharing From | Per Person Sharing To | Unit From | Unit To |
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The Bower - Honeymoon Suite
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R215
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R215
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Malachite
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R430
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R430
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Giant Cabin
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R185
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R185
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Pied
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R170
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R170
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Woodland
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R170
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R170
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Pygmy Cottage
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R170
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R170
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Summer 2009 Midweek Special: 07 January 2010 - 25 March 2010 | Unit | Single From | Single To | Per Person Sharing From | Per Person Sharing To | Unit From | Unit To |
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The Bower - Honeymoon Suite
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--
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R215
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R215
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Malachite
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--
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R430
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R430
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Giant Cabin
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R185
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R185
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Pied
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R170
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R170
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Woodland
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R170
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R170
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Pygmy Cottage
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R170
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R170
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Easter/School Holidays: 26 March 2010 - 12 April 2010 | Unit | Single From | Single To | Per Person Sharing From | Per Person Sharing To | Unit From | Unit To |
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The Bower - Honeymoon Suite
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R300
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R300
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Malachite
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R690
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R690
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Giant Cabin
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R250
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R250
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Pied
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R230
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R230
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Woodland
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R230
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R230
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Pygmy Cottage
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R230
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R230
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Please remember that rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking.