Montusi Mountain Lodge offers genuine hospitality in the tranquility of one of the most beautiful settings in Southern Africa.
Montusi Mountain Lodge has a Tourism Grading Council and AA Quality Assured Superior Accommodation with a 4 star rating respectively.
Space, comfort and peace are what you will find when you treat yourself to the natural splendour and peaceful, romantic ambiance of this Drakensberg haven.
Situated in the Kwazulu-Natal Drakensberg, halfway between Johannesburg and Durban, Montusi Mountain Lodge is the only upmarket destination in the area with a full and uninterrupted view of the Drakensberg's most famous part, the Amphitheatre escarpment. Our guests enjoy this spectacular scenery in the comfort of their private individual garden suites.
Activities on the 1000 hectare estate are diverse. Enjoy the peace.
The Montusi Experience
Since June 2000 the Carte family at Montusi Mountain Lodge has provided an opportunity for their guests to intimately indulge in the freedom of the Drakensberg experience.
We believe in the conservation of the Northern Drakensberg and for ten years we have preserved and planted - changing a Wattle infested wasteland into a rehabilitated conservation area. Our indigenous trees and manmade forests continue to flourish and the resultant birdlife (once non-existent) has become abundant. This ethic has resulted in the return of the Mountain Reedbuck, Vaal Rhebuck, Bushbuck and the elusive Eland to this area once inhabited by Bushmen.
Montusi boasts the privilege of space with 14 suites set in open gardens each with spectacular views of the Amphitheatre and surrounding mountains. This is an idyllic escape to space, comfort and peace.
Accommodation
The Lodge
Montusi Mountain Lodge consists of a large and beautifully thatched main building with reception, dining room, terrace, bar, lounge and massage treatment room. The 14 spacious, tastefully decorated, individual garden suites are among the most luxurious in the Drakensberg. The peace and quiet, like our homemade chocolates and bread, are quite addictable!
Garden Suites
Each suite is decorated in the earthy colours of Africa and has a comfortable bedroom with en-suite bathroom (bath and walk in shower), a lounge with a television, gas operated fire place and private patio. Tea and coffee making facilities, including a bar fridge for fresh milk, are provided. Minibar facility in the suite is available upon request. All suites have a car port for one vehicle. Most suites have a kingsize double bed (others with two singles beds) and the Honeymoon Suites have a corner tub for two. The suites all have panoramic views of the Drakensberg's Amphitheatre.
Self Catering Cottages
There are six privately owned, thatched self-catering cottages on the estate, some of which are let out through the Lodge. Each generously furnished cottage sleeps between 4 to 6 guests. They are equipped with stove, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, crockery and cutlery, braai facilities and log fires (regret NO fires on windy days). Linen and towels are provided. The cottages are serviced daily but this does not include dishwashing. Guests must bring their own supplies and swimming towels.
Cuisine
Our intimate restaurant (with under-floor heating and log fireplace) is renowned for sumptuous local cuisine with innovative menus. In summer we eat outside on the Phumleni with the Amphitheatre view enhancing the delicious meals. Breakfast and dinner are included for lodge guests. Light lunches are available between 12.30pm and 14.00pm.
Awarded a Chef's Hat in the Portfolio Collection, our cuisine is the subject of much praise.
Guests have had this to say about it:
• "Great food, friendly staff, we'll be back for sure" - Barb & Norbert, Germany
• "Good food, good wine, good company" - Peter & Donna, Spain
• 'Warm hospitality, excellent food in a stunning environmen" - T & J, Belgium
• "Best kitchen while on our 3 weeks in South Africa" - Karl Family, Germany
• "Wonderful hospitality, divine food! Breathtaking views" - Boere Family, South Africa
Children
Montusi welcomes children of all ages by arrangement. However, tranquillity is one of the main attractions and we do ask that children are closely supervised by parents. We have early meal times for families with small children. Babysitter by prior arrangement only.