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Estate activities, local outings and birding from the Berghouse.

Explore Drakensberg12 October 2026

Summer at Berghouse and the Drakensberg infinity pool

How the rock pool was built, where it sits and the rules for swimming, plus what else there is to do on the farm when the weather turns hot.

Attractions4 October 2026

Horse Riding for Beginners

New to the saddle? The basics every first-time rider at Berghouse should know: safety, getting on and off, a balanced position, how the reins and your legs talk to the horse, hills, trail manners and what to do if your pony stops or gets nervous.

Drakensberg Cable Car Project: August 2026 Update

An evidence-led August 2026 update on the proposed Northern Drakensberg cable car, its history, potential benefits and the approvals still required.

A truly stunning place to stay, absolutely everything has been thought of and everything is perfect, including (but I’m sure I’ll miss things):
– all of the staff were amazing and welcoming, including chatting to the owners, hearing about the history of the place and the area etc.
– the food was OUT OF THIS WORLD. Eat it. Eat all of it.
– the views are exceptional. We were in cottage 8 and I don’t think I’ve ever woken up to a more breathtaking view in my entire life
– the swimming pool is incredible (you’ll see what I mean if, I mean when, you go)
– great little hikes straight out of the gate
– perfect location for exploring the drakensberg (we did the Tugela Gorge Hike and the Cascades)
– great horse riding experience
– sold great coffee for our cafetière
– great recommendation of a nearby restaurant
– oh, and the actual cottage that we stayed in was just perfect. They are beautifully built, thoughtfully and tastefully designed, have everything you need and to be honest I wish that could be my actual home.
As someone who is lucky enough to have travelled to a fairly large number of countries over the years, I can genuinely say that this is comfortably in the top three best places I’ve ever stayed anywhere in the world (it might be number 1, I just need to let the dust settle a bit first…). Despite living in the UK, we will be back!
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— Anand K

— Zelda Muller

Such a beautiful place. A paradise with a gorgeous view to the mountains. The Owners at very friendly and the cottages so beautiful. Pool with a beautiful view. We stayed 3 nights and would have loved staying longer. Sure we will come back one day
— Natural Van life Lovers