I hadn’t realised I should have left my hire car in Rourke’s Drift Museum and got a lift from the lodge. The track in is 5km and too much for a small car - you need rugged 4 wd.

Brilliant staff - so kind and friendly

Stayed in March 2024

Although we had a 4WD vehicle the road in is a great challenge although it gets you to a wonderful setting.

Spectacular views with banks of hills to the horizon and the deep quiet of the African bush. The staff were very attentive and the breakfast really good. We had a delicious and generous dinner one night and self catered the other night. Kitchen adequate and best for preparing simple meals.

Stayed in March 2024

Great staff and great accommodation.

Stayed in February 2024

Breakfast was fine. The ladies were very nice.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing

Excellent stay at the lodge staff were great and really looked after us. The track in was a challenge and fun to drive.

Stayed in November 2023

I loved the view and attention to small details such as ornaments and cleanliness

The staff was very helpful. Japie is a great cook and pays attention to the guest needs. The owners were awesome people and gave me an upgrade!

Stayed in October 2023

Beautiful property in an absolutely stunning location. The food was wonderfully presented and very tasty. Our game drives were great and made very special by our guide.

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing - the track from Rourkes Drift to the lodge is pretty rough - no problem for normal 2 wheel drive with reasonable ground clearance if dry. Made the stay even more memorable!

Beautiful location, quiet, lots of wildlife. The lodge(no1) was spacious, clean, nicely decorated and comfortable. In a word luxurious! Definitely lived up to expectations. Lovely food. Very atmospheric.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing in particular

The staff were exceptional. Mbali and team were particularly helpful and accommodating.

Stayed in July 2023

That's a silly question! We like everything

We were treated with the utmost of courtesy. The rooms, facilities and really everything was excellent

Stayed in June 2023

Access track could be improved!!!

Super place, away from it all but close enough to Islandwana for battlefield tour

Stayed in March 2023

The food was good and I am not a fussy eater but I would have preferred to have been consulted as to what was available and allowed to choose.

The location was super. It was quiet and peaceful and felt safe. I really enjoyed the whole experience. Though I was late arriving and because I had a small car I needed to be met and taken by a 4 wheeled drive vehicle to the Lodge - the driver was patiently waiting and on arrival at the lodge a very nice light lunch of fresh sandwiches and coffee were waiting for me. I highly recommend this Rorkes Drift Lodge as a very pleasant base for touring the Anglo/Zulu battles that took place in this area. My car was safely parked at reception in the Rorkes Drift museum area.

Stayed in March 2023

Access to the site is dreadful

Location good Staff excellent

Stayed in February 2023

I liked the sign leading to the property, “If you are in a Porsche or a Ferrari, turn back now!!”

Stayed in February 2023

Place is excellent, well looked after. Just ensure that you tell travellers that they need a 4x4 to access the place. Work on your GPS as it ends on the main road. Advice people that you need to book for supper. Other than that, the place is excellent and staff attitude the best I’ve had in ages

Stayed in January 2023

The last 5 km to the lodge is a farm track that would have been better experienced in a 4WD. Would not recommend driving this in a 2WD if it has been rainy. Take the offered 4WD pick up from the Rorke's Drift Museum. There is very little internet connection.

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The accommodation was spotless. I loved the way it was styled. The pool was very refreshing on the hot days. The food was delicious.

Stayed in January 2023

If anyone travels here without a 4WD, he will be in trouble on the 5 km of road leading up from Rorke's Drift museum to the lodge. We had arrangements to park at the museum and then take the property's pick up 4 WD to reach the lodge. However due to some miscommunication, we followed the property's vehicle in our own car (VW Tiguan), and the road can put the thrill of a Disneyland roller coaster to shame, and certainly one you won't want to have. We had to stop the car in one place on the road, get out and shift our luggage as well as my daughters to the large vehicle in front, and then move up as the vehicle was unable to move despite maximum accelerator pressure. Also given the price, would have expected wi fi to be available.

The rooms are very very comfortable. The views of the rolling hillock in front from the room is splendid. The staff was very helpful. We had pre-booked our meals (you need to do it as the lodge is in quite a remote location) and had the most tasty food in our entire stay in South Africa.

Stayed in December 2022

Not a dislike, I saw it as adding to the experience of staying here. The road down from Rorkes Drift to the lodges are only suitable for short wheel base 4X4's. I left my car parked at the Museum whilst a staff member picked me up in a Jeep, then dropped me back off in the morning. Definitely worth taking into account when booking.

The beautiful and remote location, but close enough to Rorkes Drift Museum to be convenient. The staff are very friendly and the food was brought to me in my lodge and it was delicious. The Lodge was very clean and comfortable. The shower was fantastic. I very much enjoyed my stay and would definitely stay again.

Stayed in November 2022

the access drive is very difficult

it was so quirky and in the most beautiful location

Stayed in September 2022

This is a wonderful peaceful spot - we stayed for 3 nights. The road is a bit challenging but easy to pass in a high clearance vehicle in dry weather. The views from the lodge are magnificent, extending all the way to Isandlwana. It's well worth walking to the top of the hill behind the lodge as well as around the property. The staff were friendly and helpful and the accommodation was spotlessly clean and very well organized.

Stayed in August 2022

The road is in very poor condition, with all the rain it was very bad. Fortunately for the great staff we were helped out with the aid of their tractor and followed by 2 guys on quads to make sure we got to the main road safely 👍 😀.

Stayed in April 2022

The lamb was amazing! The setting is beautiful The drive up is exciting (but you'll definitely need a 4x4) Veronika and the team were lovely

Stayed in February 2022

Biggest issues that there was no management on site. There was a power issue due to lighting striking a transformer, although the staff still did what they could this effected power outlets and hot water, the water issue was dealt with & restored quickly. Owners / managers were only available to staff by phone, no on site support during a trying time yet the staff tried their best. It would have been helpful to get a text or call before we arrived about the power so we could have made a decision.

The staff were helpful & food exceptional. The views are breathtaking

Stayed in December 2023

Obviously the road was a nightmare. Do not drive but leave your car at the museum it is perfectly safe. Let the lodge ferry you back and forward. None of the literature we were sent was in date, so all the prices were incorrect. I stood my ground as I felt in principle that if you quote prices you should stick to them. No manager available to confirm one-way or another so all decisions had to be clarified by a phone call. The cost of the tour to Rorkes Drift was significantly more expensive than the literature which leads you to believe you have a number of alternatives, you have only one - the guide has no transport so you will need to use your own car. Again I stood my ground as I booked a tour with transport. Lots of phone calls and eventually the lodge provided transport. When the bill arrived I was charged for this but again stood my ground. Very uncomfortable for me and the young lady I was dealing with. They really need to get their act together if they want to make a success of this. Whoever 'they' are as we never really got to the bottom of who the owners/managers were.

The staff were delightful particularly the gentleman who ferried us around, he couldn't do enough to help. The food was delicious. Thulani, our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. When you wake in the morning the view is magical. The room was comfortable albeit a little tired.

Stayed in February 2023

No hot water. Bad road Very expensive for what you get

Rooms were comfortable

Stayed in February 2023