Woodpecker Rondavel Mountain Views

Sleeps 2 En suite Mountain Views Private Wood-Fired Hot Tub Guest Sitting Room with Log Fireplace Daily Housekeeping Shared Guest Kitchen Solar Panels Electric Blanket Coffee Machine

ROOM DESCRIPTION

A cosy double bed along with your very own private wood-fired Hot Tub with Mountain Views, make this a great romantic getaway for couples and the perfect base for your 'Berg exploration. The Hot Tub is filled with fresh mountain water and heated using wood from our on-site sustainable wood-lot, to provide you with the most relaxing, fun and holistic, restorative experience for both mind and body. A feather duvet, an electric blanket for winter, bath towels and hot tub towels are provided. Swimming towels are available from the Lodge reception. A Coffee Machine and our creamy farm milk from our own herd of Jersey cows makes you feel at home right away. Set alongside a copse of indigenous trees you may hear the "tap tap" of the woodpecker bird after which this rondavel has been named. This round dwelling is traditionally built in the African style, using poles, clay and thatch grass. These natural materials create a structure that is well-insulated against summer heat and winter cold. There is a table with outdoor seating. The central shared guest kitchen is fully equipped with a stove, oven, microwave, fridge, kettle, pots, crockery, and cutlery. The shared guest lounge is well suited to the Drakensberg winters with a wood-burning fireplace in the open plan lounge / dining room area. There is a central guest braai boma area. The unit is serviced daily at no extra charge. Solar panels on the property ensure an uninterrupted power supply. If you would prefer to treat yourself to a real holiday, the on-site restaurant offers wholesome meals including breakfast, lunch and a 3 course set menu for dinner. No pets allowed as our land borders the Drakensberg Mountains World Heritage Site.

AMENITIES

Private Wood-Fired Hot Tub

Relax in the Hot Tub with mountain views and feel your stress melt away. Book in advance at Reception. The fire needs a few hours to heat the mountain spring water so it can be ready by 1 pm.

Lodge Swimming Pool Access

Sun loungers at the pool (50 metres from the unit) enable you to enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains that will take your breath away.

Hiking

Hiking trails (including the famous Giant's Cup Trail) into the bordering Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site begin on the property. We supply maps, entry permits and route descriptions

Essential Toiletries Provided

Find shower gel, hand soap and shampoo with conditioner in your bathroom.

Private Entrance

This standalone rondavel has a private lockable entrance.

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES AND ACTIVITIES ON SITE

Phuzabooza Bar, Restaurant (free WIFI), Paint On Clay Pottery For The Whole Family, Craft Shop, Cheesery, Hand-Milking Of Cows, Family Nature Trail With Booklet, Tour Desk, Laundry Service, a Conference Venue, Table Tennis and DSTV Supersport live-viewing of main matches.

Parking

Free parking in the main lodge car park 50 m away.

SUMMER

SEASONS IN THE DRAKENSBERG

WINTER

Winter (June to Aug) is the dry season with blue skies during the day and clear, cold nights. Snowfalls on the high peaks are likely.

Spring (Sep to Nov) is variable, ranging from hot to cold, rainy to clear, still to windy.

Summer (Dec to Feb) is the rainy season with hot, sunny mornings and thunderstorms in the afternoons.

Autumn (Mar to May) is variable, ranging from hot to cold, rainy to clear.

BOOKING GUIDE

ARRIVAL GUIDE

Please book the following in advance with Reception when you make your reservation at Sani Lodge:

* Dinner on the day of your arrival. Our restaurant serves a 3-course dinner at 18:30.
* Breakfast which is available from 07:30 to 10 am.
* The day and time you wish to use your Hot Tub. It takes 3 to 4 hours to heat up depending on the time of year. 2 pm is the earliest time it can be ready.
* Tours up Sani Pass into Lesotho and guided hikes to rock art and Hodgson’s Peaks in Lesotho are on offer with our tour company. Passports are necessary for the Lesotho tour.
* If you are doing the Giant’s Cup Trail Hike, we offer personalised mugs with your name, the text ‘I did the Giant’s Cup Trail’, and a sketch of the mountains. The mugs are made on-site by our Ceramicist, Simone.

* Please call us on 0839873071 to advise your expected time of arrival.
* Check in to reception to fetch your keys from 2 pm to 7 pm. If you are arriving after 7 pm, we shall leave a map on the reception for you to find your unit. It will be left open with the key in the door.
* Free WIFI is available at the restaurant and bar during opening hours only. There is no WIFI in the unit.
* There is no TV in the unit. The Conference Venue shows live DSTV Supersport matches from time to time.
* The property has solar panels to generate electricity whilst the sun is shining and basic battery storage.

"We loved our stay! The reception was super helpful. We really enjoyed the hot tub whilst watching the sunset!"
Sarah J
July 2025
"Stunning place to orientate yourself in the Drakensberg".
Sophie Wardell
Google review

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