Accommodation

Sani Valley Lodge: your dream retreat in the Southern Drakensberg

Sani Valley Lodge, a two-hour drive from Durban, is a private nature lodge located within the dramatic Drakensberg Mountain Range.

The lodges are individually dotted around a large 601-hectare lake, surrounded by an abundance of wild life and game and great place for a variety of water sports.

The lodge offers dinner; bed and breakfast and guests have the option of full board or self-catering accommodation. All meals are freshly prepared and delivered to your lodge to enjoy privately, though a great South African breakfast is served at the clubhouse on the water’s edge.

The Clubhouse

The Club house offers a central dining facility with sliding doors opening onto a protected deck, and can comfortably seat sixty people. It makes an ideal venue for dinner parties, a mini conference, a celebration or a wedding.

An upstairs bar with comfortable couches, a deck and a large TV is a great spot where guests can catch up on their favourite sporting events.

Accommodation

Set around the lake, the luxurious lodges are individually and stylishly decorated with huge windows that perfectly frame the amazing views.

They are serviced daily and include a fully equipped kitchenand an open plan living area with a fireplace. Large glass sliding doors lead onto a wooden deck or patio with braai facilities and some units have a jacuzzi.

Sani Valley Lodge is an ideal honeymoon getaway where privacy is paramount. Spa treatments on your private deck may be arranged and the jacuzzi is a perfect place for honeymooners to enjoy the view as you sip champagne.

Weddings

Sani Valley Lodge is a perfect setting for a wedding. There are two ceremony options – on the mountain with stunning views over the property, or a mystical forest wedding.

Various packages are offered which include their onsite wedding co-ordinator for the day and who will assist with all arrangements. There is a generator in case of load shedding, and packages include tables, linen, Tiffany chairs, cutlery and crockery, a dance floor, bar facilities and waitron service. They can also assist with suggestions and recommendations for wedding suppliers.

Activities

Sani Valley Lodge is an ideal place for a relaxing holiday. Activities include fly fishing, horse riding, canoeing, hiking, kayaking, boating, a nearby golf course and a 4×4 drive up the famous Sani Pass. There is also a gift shop and a children’s playground.

Contact Details

For more information or to make a reservation call 033 702 0203 or 082 561 3275 or email info@sanivalley.co.za

Sani Valley Lodge may be found at Sani Pass Road, Himeville, KwaZulu Natal.

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