Activities at Montusi Mountain Lodge
A stay at Montusi Mountain Lodge can be as active or relaxed as you like, either enjoy the stunning views from the comfort of the lodge, or get out and about on foot, bicycle and much more.
Area
KwaZulu Natal and the north coast
Type
Active
Wildlife & Nature
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
Half Day
One of the best ways to explore the dramatic Drakensberg is by foot, guests can take some of the many hiking trails either with a guide or alone to enjoy spectacular scenery at popular destinations such as the summit of Montusi Mountain, Bushman Cave, Waterfall Cave and even streams and rock pools for summer swimming. Aside from hiking trails there are also stables within easy distance from the lodge where all levels of rider are catered for. Taking guests on gentle strolls or something a bit faster paced.
Guests staying at Montusi Mountain Lodge can also rent mountain bikes from All Out Adventures, just 4km from the lodge. There is an extensive network of North Drakensberg mountain bike trails which have a range of trails for all levels.
Back at the lodge guests can also spend time relaxing in the spa (extra cost), cooling off in the swimming pool, or running around on the tennis courts.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View Accommodation&Beyond Phinda Mountain Lodge
Phinda Mountain Lodge is a great safari destination on the private Phinda Game Reserve. The lodge offers 25 suites in individual rondavels, scatted along the mountainside, with the focus on authentic African architecture and ethnic design.
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View AccommodationFugitives' Drift
Fugitives' Drift Lodge and Guesthouse are simple and charming retreats with eight cottages and six rooms respectively, very close to the sites of two of the most famous battlefields in the history of the South African wars, Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift.
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View Accommodation&Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge
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View Accommodation&Beyond Phinda Rock Lodge
Phinda Rock Lodge is located in the southern section of the reserve and is the most private. Built into the side of a mountain it comprises six large air conditioned suites overlooking the beautiful leopard rock. Each suite has its own plunge pool.
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View Accommodation&Beyond Phinda Vlei Lodge
Phinda Vlei Lodge offers exquisite, classic style and intimacy against the backdrop of truly wild Africa in all her splendour. The lodge comprises six elegant thatched suites to offer that exclusive safari experience.
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View AccommodationMontusi Mountain Lodge
Montusi Mountain Lodge is surrounded by the stunning scenery of the Amphitheater 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
More Experiences in This Area
Discover more things to do in the area and chat to our specialists about crafting these experiences into your tailor-made holiday.
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View Experience&Beyond Wild Child program
Specially designed activities ensure your children get the most out of their safari experience, with activities such as tracking footprints and making traditional bows and arrows to add to game drives with their parents.
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View ExperienceActivities at Rhino Ridge
During a stay at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge you will head out on twice daily game drives into the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve to find an incredible array of animals, from elephant, lion, wild dog, and of course rhino.
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View ExperienceRorke's Drift Tour
Listen at sunset as this tour follows the famous story of Rorke's Drift. Following on from the Isandlwana morning tour, you'll learn of how the remaining British fell back to the mission station to protect the church and hospital.
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View ExperiencePangolin Rehabilitation Experience
Participate in a pioneering pangolin initiative at Phinda Private Game Reserve.
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