Sungubala Mountain Camp

Sungubala Mountain Camp, accommodation in Bergville Kwazulu Natal

Terence & Cyndi Jonker
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Description

Sungubala is a Mountain Camp is situated in the Northern Drakensberg. Sungubala lies on 500ha of pristine wilderness directly below the peaks of Hlolela and Sungubala (7000ft), just north of Royal Natal National Park.

Surrounding the farm is approximately 30 000 to 40 000ha of conserved wilderness and mountain environment, to which we have access. The camp fills the space between the clutter of camping and the hum drum of even the simplest hotel or resort.

Even though there are folk who prefer straight forward camping, there are people who enjoy a hard days hiking and then would like to be able to enjoy a hot shower, an ice cold drink and after dinner settle into a comfortable bed with the peace and quiet of a mountain wilderness around them and experience the feeling of camping, with out the discomfort.

The Camp

Only nine units share a communal ablution facility with hot and cold water and adequate facilities for men and women. The Boma has a communal, fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and lounge area with fireplace. Each unit is provided with its own crockery and cutlery in a private lock up cupboard. Our staff will prepare Braai fires for those wishing to BBQ and each evening a communal fire is lit where people can socialise or just enjoy a camp fire.

The camp has 6 comfortable Safari tents, under thatched gazebos, with custom made log beds and proper mattresses!!. There are also three 2 bedded, thatched, A Frame units which are slightly more spacious. In total 26 people can be accommodated. Visitors need only bring food, drink.

By choice all lighting is done by paraffin, gas and solar power to preserve the ambience of this special site.

Sungubala Mountain Camp

What do our users think

21.02.2008 by ERICA COCKS from SOUTH AFRICA

- 5/5
- BEAUTIFUL, COMFORTABLE, UNSPOILT, UNCOMMERCIALISED PLACE WITH GREAT WALKS AND SUPER PEOPLE.

Attractions

The nature of our area allows for visitors of varying fitness to walk/hike along a route that suits their ability. Folk can also lead themselves along the marked trails. Swimming is in the river at the Silent Woman!!

Daily guided hikes leave the hike to a different destination every day.

Sungubala Mountain Camp offers the following mountain activities:

Expert Guided hiking
Self guided hiking on marked trails
Access to horseriding, trout fishing, abseiling, trapezing, paintball, golf
Overnight hiking onto the Amphitheatre summit & other multi day hikes

Groups and Weddings

Sungubala is ideal for group getaways, special celebrations and weddings.

Special Attractions nearby

The world's one and only "Silent Woman"!!
Bushman Paintings
Cannibal Caves where people sought refuge from King Shaka and indigenous forests
Sitting, under African night skies around a roaring camp fire
Drakensberg boys Choir
Cape Vulture feeding sites,
Cultural and Tribal tours to the Amazizi and Amangwane communities
Basotho Cultural Village
Voortrekker Pass and monument

Sungubala Mountain Camp

Directions

Take the N3 towards Durban. Exit the N3 on the South side of Harrismith (N5 Bethlehem) near the Spur Village. Turn right and follow the N5 towards Bethlehem. Cross over the stop street about 2km ahead and very shortly after leaving Harrismith (aprox 4kms), turn left on to the R74 (alternative route to Durban) towards Bergville After only 7-8km, turn left again, following the R74 towards Bergville. You will pass the very large Sterkfontein Dam on your right, keep going, down the Oliviershoek pass. 8km past Little Switzerland, turn right towards the Northern Drakensberg. After 6km turn right again, and follow signs to Sungubala and the Cavern. 200m before the Cavern, turn right to Sungubala Reception. 360km JHB to Sungubala From Durban: Take the N3 past Escourt Shell Ultra City. 6km later, at the next offramp, turn left onto the R74. After 21km you drive through Winterton and after another 21km, you pass through Bergville. 28km after Bergville, turn left towards the Northern Drakensberg. Follow signs to Sungubala and the Cavern. 200m before the Cavern, turn right to Sungubala Reception. 280 km Durban to Sungubala. From Bloemfontein: Take the N1 North towards Jo'burg. After 105km, turn right onto the N5 at Winburg. Drive through Senekal and Paul Roux. Follow the N5 through Bethlehem, towards Harrismith. About 10km from Bethlehem, at Kestel, take the R57 towards Phuthaditjhaba. At Phuthadithaba, take the R712 towards Harrismith. After aprox 35km, turn right towards Bergville (R74) You will pass the very large Sterkfontein Dam on your right, keep going, down the Oliviershoek pass. 8km past LittleSwitzerland, turn right towards the Northern Drakensberg. After 6km turn right again, and follow signs to Sungubala and the Cavern. 200m before the Cavern, turn right to Sungubala Reception. +- 400km Bloemfontein to Sungubala NOTE: Transport is provided from the Reception to the Camp, if required. Own bakkies and 4x4 may be used.