Deep in the Southern Drakensberg, on the slopes of the highest mountain in the Cape, where the purest water springs from the earth, lies a haven from city life. Tiffindell Alpine Retreat is where melting snow keeps rivers running, while summer rains bring lushness to the valleys, in a terrain that resembles the Scottish Highlands. From your first welcoming drink, through to your final goodbye, our friendly staff will look after you and see to it that you have a relaxed and unforgettable stay at this unique African destination. This remote setting with its panoramic view of rolling green hil...
Deep in the Southern Drakensberg, on the slopes of the highest mountain in the Cape, where the purest water springs from the earth, lies a haven from city life. Tiffindell Alpine Retreat is where melting snow keeps rivers running, while summer rains bring lushness to the valleys, in a terrain that resembles the Scottish Highlands. From your first welcoming drink, through to your final goodbye, our friendly staff will look after you and see to it that you have a relaxed and unforgettable stay at this unique African destination. This remote setting with its panoramic view of rolling green hills makes Tiffindell the perfect place to unwind and enjoy nature.
Join us for an escape you won’t forget!
Stay in comfortable timber chalets. Tiffindell can accommodate 100 guests in cosy and comfortable rooms. Stay in our private or family chalets.
Enjoy our wholesome breakfasts and scrumptious dinners. Light lunches can be ordered during the day.
Bring warm clothes because, like in the Alps, it can snow at any time of the year. Although the snow doesn’t always last, the feeling will!!
The wide range of activities include:
1 During the day
• Tranquil walks to Ben McDhui (3001m), waterfalls and isolated valleys
• Fun family fly-fishing at secluded trout waters.
• Mountain bike until your muscles ache.
• Lying in the wild grasses, while you soak in the beauty of the Alpine Flowers.
• Grass ski on our slopes (weather permitting).
• Visit the historical village of Rhodes
• 4 x 4 routes for the Adventurous.
• Walk to Telle Falls.
• Sauna
At night
• Try some of the local cocktails as the sun goes down
• Enjoy a drink at South Africa’s highest pub “Ice Station 2720” (priced at normal city prices)
• Absorb the splendour of the starry sky
• Do the famous upside-down-skiing
• Play the nail game
• Just relax in front of a cosy fire
• Or party the night away
