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Against the magnificent backdrop of the Drakensberg mountains, overlooking the secluded Mfazimnyama Valley of the Spioenkop Game Reserve and in the lee of the famous hill, Spioenkop, lies the Eco-friendly (Green Leaf Environmental Award) Three Tree Hill lodge (aka Three Trees at Spionkop). Spectacular scenery, locally grown farm-style country food, exquisite linen and superb hosts make our lodge the ideal environment in which to escape and unwind. This intimate luxury 18 bedded lodge is owner-managed by Simon & Cheryl Blackburn whose passion for Africa fills every corner. You are welcomed into our home, and invited to experience the warm hospitality in our family run lodge. |
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Anglo Boer War Battlefield Tours, horse trails, hiking, nature walks, (NEW!) Expertly guided bush walks (tracking white rhino), Drakensberg mountain hiking, birding & mountain biking are some of the activities on offer.
Spioenkop or Spion Kop?
The name Spion Kop or Spionkop (Spy [Lookout] Hill) was given to this impressive hill by the Voortrekkers in 1837 as they settled along the Tugela River Valley. This was the original Voortrekker or Boer spelling and is still the English version. Spioenkop is the modern Afrikaans spelling. So, as you wish.
Three Trees at Spioenkop Accommodation
The Lodge consists of 6 standard luxury twin (or double on request) rooms, one 2-bedroomed family suite (sleeps 2 adults & 3 children under 12 years) , and one 2-bedroomed self catering lodge (sleeps 4 adults).
Twin Bedrooms
The rooms have been designed to capture the colonial feeling of the turn
of the century. Antique sash windows, wood panel interior & corrugated
iron cladding all add to this. They are equipped with tea/coffee making
facilities, overhead fans & wall panel heaters for your comfort. Hand-embroidered
linen and South African made down duvets & pillows ensure a great
nights’ sleep. The beds are ¾ twins but doubles are available
on request.
Family Suite
Master bedroom has 2 spacious walk-in closets and a fireplace. Folding
glass doors lead out onto the verandah. Children’s bedroom complete
with a kist full of toys & cabinet full of books leads out onto the
same verandah & play area with shady sand pit.
Churchills Bedrooms
There are 2 modern colonial style bedrooms, each with their own luxury
bathrooms. Double glass doors open onto a large deck, with sweeping views
over the Spionkop Hill and Game Reserve.
Activities
Hiking In The Drakensberg
Three Trees offers great access to The uKhahlamba National Park
(formerly the Royal Natal National Park), Cathedral Peak and the Champagne
Valley, which are all within an hours drive of the lodge. Maps & guide
books can be arranged at the lodge with picnic lunches for hikes ranging
from short half hour walks to full day hikes. Guided hikes can be arranged
with your resident qualified guides.
Guided Walks
The lodge is situated on 1,200ha of naturally rolling Drakensberg foothills.
Both Simon & Cheryl are FGASA qualified Field Guides and have a wealth
of knowledge on the Natural Fauna & Flora in the area. Joined by the
dogs, and walking alongside the game reserve, a walk out in the hills
is not to be missed. Well-marked trails are also available if you want
to meander along in your own steam.
San Rock Art
The Ukhahlamba Park is one of the most densely painted regions in Africa,
if not the entire world, containing some 550 known San rock painting sites,
amounting to over 40 000 recorded individual images. Didima Rock Art Centre
is situated in the Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve and can be visited for
an informative look into the San people’s lives. A registered guide
can also be arranged to take you up into the mountains to view original
rock art.
Horse Riding
There are numerous opportunities for horse riding at and around
Three Trees. We offer rides on the property providing wonderful views
of the Spioenkop Battlefield, the Game Reserve and the Drakensberg Mountains.
They provide a wonderful opportunity to experience the spectacular countryside
up close whether to view the flora and fauna, to gain insights into the
difficulties of fighting a war with Victorian impedimenta on this terrain,
or to view seldom visited parts of the Battlefield (for example the Boer
trenches on nTabanyama). Pony rides can also be arranged for children
on request.
Mountain Biking
Three Trees offers a range of different mountain biking trails
on the property, either with your own bikes or use of the bikes at the
lodge. In close proximity are some more technical trails in the Drakensberg
, which can be done with a guide on request. The famous 130km “Berg
& Bush” mountain bike trail runs through the property in November
each year.
Spioenkop Game Reserve
Our position overlooking the Spioenkop Game Reserve affords great
game viewing opportunities, whether it is from your room, on horseback
or whilst out walking on our property. Rhino and giraffe and many varieties
of antelope may be spotted grazing near the Lodge on the other side of
the fence. Managed by Ezimvelo Wildlife the park is well worth a visit.
It is easily accessible by car and takes an hour to get to the entrance.
Birding
A bird list of 300 species has been recorded in the area, with Cape Vultures,
Lanner Falcons, Buff Streaked Chats & Fairy Flycatchers all residing
here. In the winter months (when the aloes are flowering) most mountain-dwelling
birds descend to the foothills to take advantage of the sweet nectar &
insects that adorn these spectacular plants. The Malachite sunbird is
a stunning example of this. In the summer months, Northern migrants arrive
to fill the air with calls & twittering that will keep any “twitcher”
on his toes.
Museums and Memorials
Guests are encouraged to make a trip into Ladysmith to visit
the impressive Siege Museum and Anglican Church (an evocative memorial
to all the British soldiers who died in Natal before and during the Siege).
The battle of Wagon Hill (Platrand to the Boers) was the one concerted
attempt by the Boers to take Ladysmith during the 4 month long siege.
The Burgher Memorial (to the 781 Boers who lost their lives in Natal)
is both moving and impressive (for some overbearing) and there is a wonderful
view over the town of Ladysmith.
Email
Three Trees at Spioenkop Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com
