Montusi Mountain Lodge is surrounded by the stunning scenery of the Amphitheatre in South Africa's Drakensberg Mountains. The lodge is an ideal base for those looking to enjoy a variety of activities such as horse riding, hiking, biking or to simply relax
Highlights
Be inspired by the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Drakensberg with towering basaltic peaks and natural beauty.
Hiking is eagerly enjoyed in the Northern Drakensberg. Montusi provide daily morning walks on the 1000 ha. estate with a guide.
Montusi boasts the privilege of space with 16 suites set in open gardens each with spectacular views of the Amphitheatre and surrounding mountains.
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Enquire NowMontusi Mountain Lodge is situated in the Kwazulu-Natal Northern Drakensberg, halfway between Johannesburg and Durban.
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