An award-winning pioneer of heritage tourism in South Africa, Fugitives Drift Lodge is set in a 5000-acre game reserve with 22km of river frontage. It is synonymous with the late David Rattray, an internationally recognised authority on the battlefields of KwaZulu Natal. Fugitives Drift still works with the team he put together in order to bring the Anglo-Zulu war back to life.
Fugitives Drift Lodge offers 10 spacious, en suite rooms each with its own veranda looking out towards Buffalo Gorge. You will eat communally in the large dining room or out on the deck and after your battlefield tour can take a dip in the swimming pool, with fantastic views out over Isandlwana and Rorkes' Drift.
Thought-provoking and often emotionally charged AngloZulu battlefield tours
A fine collection of books, papers, and artwork pertaining to the Zulu War
Teeming with wildlife and with views out over Zululand and the battlefields
Hospitable hosts who treasure the area and its history and want to share it
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10 Rooms
All Ages
Open All Year
Full Board
Scenic
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"Book a guided scenic walk through the reserve to learn about vegetation, spoor, game (large and small), birds, insects, medicinal properties of certain plants, and other interesting facts."
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Graham Finney, 13th February 2011
Holiday to Fugitives Drift Lodge
Wonderful atmosphere and the guides to the Zulu/British battlefields (Islandlwana and Rourkes Drift) have made a lasting impression on us. So much so that they are regularly topics of conversation even after some 9 months since we were there. Accomodation as above for Audacia Manor and the camarade…
Like a house party. Guides were superb. Well worth the hair raising drive along rough roads to get there ( We did manage to get lost but were "talked down on our mobiles" back to where we should have been).
Thought the recommended wine at dinner was a little expensive compared with everywhere else…
We loved this place. The room was fantastic, the staff excellent, the food was some of the best we had in SA. The battlefield tours were first class with very knowledgeable guides, who left us feeling quite emotional. Nicky is continuing the fantastic work with the local children and ensuring that …
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10 Rooms
All Ages
Open All Year
Full Board
Scenic
Birdwatching
Cultural Experience
Cycling
Fishing
Hiking
Natural Wonders
