Penwarn Country Lodge

Penwarn Country LodgePenwarn Country LodgePenwarn Country Lodge

Game Lodge in Drakensberg South

Penwarn Country LodgePenwarn Country LodgePenwarn Country Lodge


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Name of hostsBruce and Peta Parker
Tel:+27 (0)86 127 6237
fax051 924 0585
Webwww.penwarn.com
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Description

Choose between two fully-catered exclusive lodges, Mthini Lodge and Indabushe Lodge and enjoy a break in sumptuous colonial style.The farm Penwarn lies in a beautiful valley traversed by two rivers. Zebra, wildebeest and antelope roam free across the plains, while the blue heights of the Drakensberg rise up to the west. Options are endless – fly-fishing, horse riding and game drives. Enjoy river swimming and tubing, abseiling, archery, mountain biking, wing-shooting or other adventure sports. Discover the secret beauty of san rock art and wild flowers or spot some of our 280 species of birds. Go hiking and take in the scenery of the Drakensberg, a World Heritage Site. Only 20 minutes from the mountain village of Underberg, this is the ideal base for day trips up the Sani Pass.
We also offer self-catering accommodation in cottages. Penwarn makes the perfect venue for challenging teambuilding exercises, tough 4x4 orienteering, conferences, enchanting weddings or other special occasions.

Penwarn Country Lodge is a country retreat just outside Underberg in the foothills of Southern Drakensberg of South Africa, that is part of the Ukhahlamba World Heritage site.

Penwarn lies in a beautiful valley traversed by two rivers and forms part of our Waterford Farm operations to which guests also have access. There is much to be seen and enjoyed, be it on Penwarn or on Waterford.  

The Penwarn/Waterford Estate is a 3800 hectare spread bordering the Ukhahlamba World Heritage Site. A variety of game including zebra, wildebeest and other antelope roam free across the hillsides and plains, while the blue heights of the Drakensberg rise up to the west.

Waterford Farm is home the to the largest single dairy farm in KZN milking between 1700 and 1900 cows at any one time. It also comprises an unusual and large horse business that breeds and trains a variety of horse breeds.

The farmyard is home to variety of typical farmyard animals including Chickens, Geese, Turkeys, Peacocks, rabbits and ducks.

The horse enterprise consists of breeding herds of Shire, Clydesdales, Percherons, Shire cross Thoroughbreds, American Quarter horses, Arabian horses, Paint horses and our own herds of dun coloured horses and ponies.

Waterford and Penwarn is home to some of the most renowned fly-fishing waters in the country.

Accommodation varies between two fully-catered exclusive lodges - Mthini Lodge and Indabushe Lodge, or our self-catering accommodation - The Log Cabin, Kudu Lodge or Riverside Cottage. Mthini Lodge also have a self-catering option.

 Accommodation

Choose between two fully-catered exclusive lodges, Mthini Lodge and Indabushe Lodge. Mthini Lodge overlooks a beautiful dam with stunning berg views, and is more private in its location. Indabushe Lodge is a beautifully refurbished 120 year old sandstone shed, with all the rustic charm of old world, complemented by the comfort of all the trimmings needed to provide comfort and cheer. Each room follows a theme: Zebra, Agapanthus, Duck, Trout, Lily, and Eland, a testimony to the abundance of animal life at the lodge, and the once resident Nimrod-the-otter also has a room in his honour!

We also offer self-catering accommodation in cottages comfortably equipped to make your stay with us an unforgettable experience. Location: South Africa » Kwazulu Natal » Drakensberg » Southern Drakensberg » Sani Suanter » Underberg

Directions

From N3 exit 99 Southern Berg take R617 111km to Underberg continue through town towards Swartberg for 5 km turn into Bushmans Nek Road for 16 km turn left