Vaughn and Chantal purchased the properties in 1996 as a Beef farming enterprise and developed it into a leisure destination. We get a huge amount of satisfaction watching guests enjoying the property as much as we do. The properties habitat has restored after many years of conservation,years of livestock farming was harsh on the natural environment, and as a result of this we have seen a significant influx of wildlife rehabilitation, all indigenous species that occurred prior to farming the property. Birdlife is in abundance here, with approximately 260 species. We have raised our 3 children in this unique environment, teaching them how to care for wildlife as well as how to interact with visitors from across the world. We interact with our local communities on various levels, our employees are all local people. Various training programs are offered to improve skills and interaction with our guests.

The Berghouse and Cottages is situated high up in the Northern Drakensberg mountains overlooking the entire Northern and Central Drakensberg mountains, including part of the Maloti mountains, midway between Johannesburg and Durban, aprox 3 to 3.5 hours, either way. Located on a private estate with 16 km's of trails and adjoining 134 km's of marked and mapped trails, all trails used for mountain biking hiking and trail running. Horse riding, fishing as well as 4x4 routes are some of the activities to engage in when visiting. All cottages enjoy mountain views. Cottages are privately situated. Try out our country fare.Wildlife frequent the property, mostly antelope. Well situated 16km's from the Royal Natal National Park. Views of the highest waterfall in Africa seen from the cottages in the summer after rains on the Escarpment. Very centrally situated to access the Central Drakensberg, Golden Gate and Clarens as well the chain ladders and Spionkop game reserve and the Anglo Boer war Battlefields. This is a family run business, you will arrive as strangers and leave as friends.

This unique property is centrally situated to the Central Drakensberg as well as the Eastern Freestate, in the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains, recently proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage site. The full panorama view of the Central and Northern Drakensberg may be enjoyed from the Berghouse and Cottages. Royal Natal National Park is situated in our neighborhood approximately 16 kilometers away, quick and easy for guests to go hiking on the 136 kilometers of trails offered. The most notorious trails being the Gorge trail, this trail follows the famous Tugela river, the trail ends up at the massive cliffs of the Gorge, just a little way downriver from the famous Tugela waterfall, the highest waterfall on the planet and the highest waterfall in Africa. Places of historical interest nearby are the Anglo Boer war memorials at the top of the Spionkop mountain, Ladysmith, as well as the Kerkenberg, the "Kaalvoet Vrou" and Retiefklip in the Freestate Guided trips to the historical sites can be arranged in advance of your visit. The Central Drakensberg is approx 80 km away and worth a visit. The Golden Gate Nature reserve is worthy of a day visit and is approx 80 km.