Blue Haze Country Lodge

The Oasis of the Drakensberg

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CONTACT DETAILS Central Reservations Office Tel: 0861 276 237 Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585 Fax: 086 684 1011

Blue Haze Country Lodge is a charming lodge set in mountain and lake scenery bordering the popular Wagendrift Dam in the picturesque foothills of the mighty Drakensberg mountain range.- 425 kilometres from Johannesburg and 180 kilometres from Durban. Located 8 kilometres from the town of Estcourt and situated on 12 acres of paddocks and parklike surroundings, with 22 luxury suites, a restaurant and bar, modern conference facility, a swimming pool, children's paddling pool and kiddies' playground.

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Blue Haze Country Lodge offers bed and breakfast guest house accommodation between Estcourt (Natal Battlefields) and Giants Castle, Natal Drakensberg. We specialize in drakensberg weddings, conferences, team building and corporate incentives. Our guest house accommodation includes standard, de luxe and honeymoon suites as well as self catering log cabins. We are close to the Natal Battlefields and the Natal Midlands Meander.

Horse trails, sundowner cruises, water skiing, river rafting - most, guided by Allan - are favourite activities.

Accommodation

23 en-suite rooms with TV and tea/coffee making:

• 9 Standard with showers
• 8 Deluxe with showers & fireplaces
• 4 Executive with shower, spa baths & fireplaces
• 2 Premier/Honeymoon with shower, spa baths and fireplaces

ATTRACTIONS - THINGS TO DO

ACTIVITIES Guided by a member of the Blue Haze Country Lodge team, guests can participate in and enjoy the following activities in the adjoining area- * excellent scenic horse rides for beginners and the experienced. * game drives or game trails on horseback. * white water rafting * water sports on Wagendrift Dam * hiking and climbing * non-commercial cultural tours * dam and river fishing * golf on the local golf course * a sundowner cruise on Wagendrift Dam * team building exercises * bird watching - over 180 species are found in the area. OTHER PLACES OF INTREST TO VISIT IN THE AREA * Giant's Castle Game Reserve * Fort Durnford Museum * Weenen Game Reserve * Battlefiels Route * Midlands Meander * Drakensberg Boys' Choir

All the Central and Northern Berg resorts are well within 60 minutes drive away and all offer the opportunity for a pleasant day enjoying the clean air, clean water and tranquility of the Drakensberg.

Close by is the magnificent Giants Castle section of the Drakensberg. There is an easy walk along to the open air Bushman Museum with a tableau of San family life. For the more energetic, there is the hike to the top of the Drakensberg over Langalibalele Pass.

A more extended Drakensberg tour runs through Winterton, Phutadijaba and on to the Sentinel car park at 8,500ft. An hour's walk will take you to a saddle with a marvellous view across the upper Amphitheatre.

For those with a technical bent, there are tours of the Pump Storage Scheme at the top of Oliviershoek Pass.

Military types will be interested in a short run to Colenso, Spioenkop, Ladysmith and back past many sites of importance to the Voortrekkers and the second Anglo-Boer War.

A somewhat longer drive through Ladysmith to Dundee passes the battlefields of Elandslaagte and Talana. The Talana Museum on that battlefield is well worth a visit. A very pretty run through rural Zulu country can be taken on the return, through Greytown (excellent museum too) and back via Mooi River.

Several day trips are needed to fully explore the Midlands Meander which extends both sides of the N3.

If you want some space for the kids to run round while you have a relaxing time, there are several dams with picnic facilities - Wagendrift, on our doorstep, Spioenkop Dam and Midmar, near Howick.

Day Trips within 30 minutes

• Giants Castle Bushman Caves and paintings - Drakensberg
• Midlands Meander Crafts route
• Drakensberg Boys Choir
• Weenen Game reserve
• Forts and Natal Battlefields Route

Activities

• Drakensberg hikes
• Horseriding - all levels
• River rafting
• Watersports on Wagendrift Dam
• Fishing and golf - nearby
• Game Drives and Walks
• Sundowner Cruises

 

PHEASANT PLUCKERS PUB

Relax and unwind in the friendly atmosphere of the pub where you are bound to make new friends and hear many a colourful tale! Pub meals are served along with a wide selection of popular beverages and South African wines. Sundowners on the patio in summer, looking out over the picturesque lake view is a must!

 

SERVICES & FACILITIES

Restaurant Pub Functions and Conferences Wedding Ceremony Wedding Reception B & B Accommodation Self Catering Accommodation Honeymoon Accommodation Activities Swimming Pool Children's paddling pool Kiddies' playground

Facilities

• Swimming pool with lake views
• The Pheasant Pluckers Pub
• The Squire's Loft Restaurant
• Angel Wings Gems and Jewels

Conferences

An exclusive Corporate getaway for Conferences of 20 - 120 delegates

• The Squire's Loft (60m2)
• The Gallery (200m2)
• State of the art conference facilities

Weddings and Functions

Country Weddings and Honeymoons

• Special birthdays & anniversaries
• "The Gallery" Wedding Venue
• Champagne and Roses
• Stunning photographic opportunities

RATES

Standard Suites (9)

Deluxe Suites (8)

Executive Suites (4)

Premier Honeymoon Suites (2)

Queen four-poster bed with spa bath, shower and fireplace with lake views.
Rates:
R730.00 per person Sharing
R800.00 per Single Occupancy
Includes full English Breakfast.