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Eagles Rock Mountain Retreat - Accommodation near Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

We welcome you to Eagles` Rock Mountain Retreat , our beautiful piece of God`s creation set in the magnificent Southern Drakensberg Mountains, near Underberg and Himeville. This pristine farming area is one of South Africa`s premier trout fishing destinations. Our Retreat is magnificently positioned on a mountain plateau overlooking the Umzimkulu River and lush farmlands. Being owner run ensures a very warm welcome, wonderful hospitality and an enjoyable holiday. Gavin, a practising veterinarian and keen trout fisherman will gladly assist you in your quest for that elusive 10 pounder. We also have a rowing boat available on our stocked dam.

Price: 2

self-catering

5 chalets

Honeymoon in Kestrel or Falcon cottage or bring the whole family and friends to Lammergeier log cabin or Sparrowhawk cottage. Each cottage is fully equipped with stove, fridge, crockery, cutlery and bedding. Deep-freeze available should you require extra space. Enjoy winter evenings before a cosy log fire (no fireplace in Sparrowhawk at present – gas heaters) Falcon: (Thatched cottage) Sleeps 2 (double bed) Kestrel: (Thatched cottage) Sleeps 2/3 (double bed) Sparrowhawk: (Compact two bedroomed rustic fishermans cottage) Sleeps 4 (double bed, 2 singles) Lammergeir Log Cabin (Main bedroom double bed, second bedroom 2 singles, open plan loft 6 singles, upper loft two mattresses) 

Enjoy the tranquility of our private 25 acres of pure spring water and lovely views. Wander through the pine forest, scramble over the koppies, add to the check list of over 100 bird species or fly fish in our well stocked trout dam. For the more energetic there is river tubing, canoeing, mountain walks, horse riding, tennis, squash and golf available nearby. Spend a day hiking in the Natal Parks Board areas or enjoy going on a Rock Art excursion. We can even arrange a visit to a Vulture Restaurant should you so desire. We are the ideal “getaway from it all” destination. (But for those who require to stay in touch we do have good cellphone reception. 
A highlight for most of our visitors is a trip up Sani Pass. 4 x 4 Trips can be arranged at R210 per person (children under ten half-price). Passports are required. This is a full day excursion into a world heritage site and you will visit a Basotu home in one of the villages in the Mountain Kingdom. Lunch and drinks may be enjoyed at the highest pub in Africa.