Hlalanathi, Drakensberg

On a roadtrip to Jozi, we spent a couple of nights at Hlalanathi – highly recommended by a few of our friends.

A Getaway in the Mountains

Tucked away in a valley below the mighty mountain, in the foothills of the Northern Drakensberg, Hlalanathi Drakensberg Resort is a well-loved and well-known resort.

About Hlalanathi Drakensberg Resort

Halfway between Gauteng and the coast, Hlalanathi boasts modern facilities and sparkling ablutions. The resort offers fully equipped self-catering chalets, and spacious grassed caravan stands. The property overlooks the Tugela River near its source, and the majestic Amphitheatre, only 10 km from the Royal Natal National Park.

Hlalanathi is the van Rensburg Family homeland – The farm has been in the ownership of the van Rensburg family since 1932. The present resort was opened by Jack van Rensburg in 1983. The resort has proven to be a welcoming place for regular guests and new visitors alike for the past 35 years.

On Site at Hlalanathi:

Water Slide and Rock Pool
Bike Track
Scooter Track
Restaurant and Pub – The Oak & Ale Restaurant and Bar (083 448 8298)
Golf – Amphitheatre Golf Course is a 9-hole course with 18 tees. Golf carts and clubs for hire.
Swimming Pool
Pool Table
Table Tennis
Tennis
Fishing
Hiking trails
Laundry
Shop – open from 7h30 until 15h30, 7 days a week for basic necessities, sporting items and small gifts as well as wood, charcoal, etc.

Nearby Attractions:

Royal Natal National Park
Our main attraction is only 10 km away. This National Park boasts the second highest water fall in the world, the Tugela Falls, with the Amphitheatre as its backdrop. Perfect for a family day out, offering walks and Hikes for the whole family as well as more challenging hikes for the more experienced hikers. we have an information book with all the walks and hikes in our reception

Horse Riding
The Northern Horse offers people from all over the world the opportunity to explore the pristine Drakensberg Valley on the backs of happy, strong mountain horses and ponies

All Out Adventures
Highlights include SA’s fastest Cable Tour, Adventure Quad Trails, 150 km of marked mountain bike trails, and a hair raising 17 meter free fall King Swing accessed by a wooden spiral stair case that snakes 21 meters to the tree tops. Abseiling, Bungee Bounce, Flying Trapeze,King Swing, Extreme Zip Line, Paintball, and Team building

Drakensberg Power Station
Take a mind blowing tour of how electricity is made.

Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve
18 000 HA of unspoilt land, The terrain varies from veld to forest. Wildlife is not prominent but there are several antelopes to be spotted. Every year in February the reserve hosts hosts the annual Catamaran Championships on the 7,000 ha dam. Visitors can also enjoy water sports activities such as fishing and canoeing. A Fisher-mans Paradise!

Spionkop Nature Reserve
Visitors can view panoramas that stretch from hot valley bush-veld across to the Drakensberg Mountains, often covered in snow in the winter. Steeped in Anglo-Boer War history, the Reserve boasts a rich selection of wildlife amongst thorn savanna vegetation.