Mountain Destinations
Lotheni
Lotheni is situated in a remote section of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park and is noted for its magnificent scenery and beautiful camp.
Many delightful walking trails are available to suit all ages, some with spectacular views of the Drakensberg.
Other trails such as the Eagle, Falls, Canyon, Jacobs Ladder and the historically interesting Gelib Tree are also very rewarding.
Bird watching with a bird list of 172 species , mountain biking and trout fishing are popular activities. 16kms of the Lotheni river is available for fly fishermen and stocked with brown trout.
Although chilly, swimming in the Lotheni river is safe unless it is in flood, and there is a very good swimming spot approximately 1km below the camp.
Accommodation
Simes Rustic Cottage - 10 bed
- Situated next to a small trout dam, stocked for use the exclusive use of Simes Cottage guests
- Bathroom, and fully equipped kitchen
- Guests must supply bedding, gas lamps and torches
- Self catering
- Communal camp kitchen with deep-freeze unit and single large gas stove for large family cooking
Chalets - 6 bed
- Includes cutlery, crockery and bedding
- Refrigerator, two-plate gas stove (with a small oven) in kitchen
- Bathroom and toilet
- Self-catering
- Electrically lit from 17:00 - 22:00
- Communal camp kitchen with deep-freeze unit and single large gas stove for large family cooking
Chalets - 3 bed
- Includes cutlery, crockery and bedding
- Refrigerator , two-plate gas stove (with a small oven) in kitchen
- Bathroom and toilet
- Self-catering
- Electrically lit from 17:00 - 22:00
- Communal camp kitchen with deep-freeze unit and single large gas stove for large family cooking
Chalets - 2 bed
- Includes cutlery, crockery and bedding
- Refrigerator, two-plate gas stove (with a small oven) in kitchen
- Bathroom and toilet
- Self-catering
- Electrically lit from 17:00 - 22:00
- Communal camp kitchen with deep-freeze unit and single large gas stove for large family cooking
Facilities
Shop offering limited curios and supplies- No facilities for people with disabilities
Extra Information
- Special Precautions:
- The weather is subject to change at short notice and can become very cold
- Hikers need to be well equipped
- The nearest town which has a full range of services is Underberg - 50 kms away
- Pets are not permitted into the reserve
Gate Times
| Gate Times | Summer (Oct-Mar) |
Winter (Apr-Sep ) |
| Gates Open | 05:00 | 06:00 |
| Gates Close | 19:00 | 18:00 |
Office Hours
The office is open from 08h00 to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 16h30
Check in / out
Check Out Time: 10h00
Check In Time: 14h00
