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Wits End Mountain Resort

Experience the peace and tranquillity of the Drakensberg at Wits End, nestled below the twin peaks of Champagne Castle and Cathkin in the heart of the Champagne Valley.

The resort, a two-hour drive from Durban and four hours from Johannesburg, is ideal for a weekend getaway or a longer, more leisurely stay and is situated in a malaria-free area. We encourage group bookings and can arrange various recreational activities.

All chalets have magnificent mountain views, fully equipped kitchens, fans, heaters, DStv, and braai areas as well as stone fireplaces for chilly winter evenings. The resort has a rock pool and Lapha alongside which is an outdoor braai area with a pizza oven and Mongolian braai, ideal for group entertaining. In the Lapha there is a dartboard and table tennis table and the kid’s playground has a trampoline, jungle gym and swings.

There are four nature trails on the property, which is a nature lover’s paradise with indigenous forest, mountain grasslands, a meandering stream, a recently completed dam and an abundance of flora and fauna.

Our 10-acre dam is one of the largest in the area. It is stocked with Natal yellow fish and rainbow trout so bring along your fly-fishing gear! There are also canoes and a small fishing boat with battery powered motor available for guest’s use.

Situated in the heart of the thriving Champagne Valley Wits End offers easy access to the multitude of amenities of the area including: many fine restaurants and pubs; Champagne Sports Resort 18 hole Championship golf course; the internationally acclaimed Drakensberg Boys Choir School; the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park (a world heritage site for archaeology, vegetation and geology); falconry displays; river rafting, quad biking, rock climbing and other exciting outdoor adventure sports; hiking; horse riding; fishing; game viewing; shopping; art studios and much more.

Directions to Wits End Mountain ResortFrom Durban:

Follow the N3 through the Mooi River Toll.
Take the Estcourt North/ Giants Castle turn off ( There is also a sign board for Central Drakensberg) Turn left towards the mountains. This road goes through a rural settlement area so be aware of livestock and pedestrians. After about 30 kms you will come to a 4-way intersection with a tourist centre on the left, and a sign for the Central Drakensberg. Turn left here and proceed along this road for about 12 kms. You will go past The Nest Hotel on your right and Champagne Sports Resort on the left. Keep on this road until you pass a large set of thatched green gate posts on your right to The Dragon Peak Resort and the Drakensberg Boys Choir School. Wits End is slightly beyond their entrance on the left hand side of the road. Follow the driveway to the main house right at the end and from there you will be directed to your chalet.

From Johannesburg

Take the N 3 to Harrismith. At Harrismith turn right onto the N5 towards Bethlehem/ Bloemfontein. Proceed about 5 kms and turn left onto the R712 to Qua Qua. After about 10 kms turn left to Bergville/ Oliviershoek pass. Proceed to Bergville and carry on to Winterton . At Winterton cross the first bridge and then turn Right to the Central Drakensberg. Carry on along this road. You will go through a 4-way intersection with a tourist centre on your left. Proceed for about another12 kms to the Central Drakensberg. You will go past The Nest Hotel on your right and Champagne Sports Resort on the left. Keep on this road until you pass a large set of thatched green gate posts on your right to The Dragon Peak Resort and the Drakensberg Boys Choir School. Wits End is slightly beyond their entrance on the left hand side of the road. Follow the driveway to the main house right at the end and from there you will be directed to your chalet.

Check In / Out Times14:00:00
10:00:00

Features and Facilities at Wits End Mountain Resort

Accreditations

• AA Highly Recommended

Facilities

• Off Street Parking
• Braai / Barbecue
• Parking Available
• Credit Card Facilities
• Swimming Pool
• Fax
• Television in Apartments
• Garden
• TV
• No Pets Permitted
• Wheelchair Enabled

Facilities in Rooms/Units

• Fan in Rooms
• Satellite TV in Rooms
• Safe
• Heater in Rooms
• Fireplace in Rooms
• Television in Rooms

For Whom

• Honeymoon
• Family

Sports

• Canoeing / Kayaking
• Great Outdoors
• Countryside
• Hiking / Backpacking
• Environment
• Horse Riding
• Fishing - Fly
• Mountain
• Fishing - Freshwater
• Paddling - Canoeing
• Bird Watching
• Forest
• River