Fugitives Drift Lodge

The lodge provides exceptional facilities, including a pleasant pool and Harford Library. Guests enjoy spacious rooms with luxurious amenities and stunning views. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive.

Fugitives Drift Lodge is set in the most scenic setting in the heart of KwaZulu Natal. The staff and beyond friendly and helpful and the food is amazing, not to mention the luxurious accommodation. We went on the Isandlwana tour, led by a Zulu whose grandfather had actually fought in the battle, and Rorke's Drift tour, led by the very charismatic Doug Rattray. Both tours were narrated excellently and knowledgeably with just enough drama to bring the battles to life. If battlefield tours are your thing, this is a must do.

I would thoroughly recommnd a stay here even for those only moderately interested in history, and particularly the battlefields at Isandlwana and Rourke's Drift. We apparently weren't the first couple where one is more enthusiastic than the other (me being the latter) but there is no doubt that, due to most excellent tours from Brian and Stuey, no one would come away unaffected and not having learned a great deal from a multitude of different angles. The tours were sensitively delivered (I'd wrongly feared that we would get a biased perspective). Battle strategy was more interesting than I'd imagined, brought home with personal stories about individual characters. The tours were both really well crafted, taking the time to take us to important areas and great views so that the passion and knowledge of the guides could be shared so generously with their guests. Even a fast-incoming lightening storm was deftly handled and added to the sense of drama! The staff are fantastic, and only reflect that - whilst of course this runs as a business - the impression one gets is that the first priority is only to share their passion for this area of Angl-Zulu history, in a balanced and sensitive way. Senior gappies Lucy and Jim, as well as Seb and Will all add to the experience, and Jim's walking tour was an added bonus! The accommodation was lovely, just perfect. I'd booked the Guest Hoise but we're moved to the Lodge, into a lovely room with a most fantastic view from the balcony. I wasn't brave enough for the outside shower but it was a lovely feature for my husband. The room and bathroom were both spacious with lovely toiletries. The bed had a great mozzy net, and was extremely comfortable. Insect spray was provided, also a nice touch. Housekeeping was fabulous. And, last but not in any way least, was the food. Excellent excellent dishes, so tasty and beautifully prepared. Very much worth a mention in its own right. Top restaurant quality. I do hope more people find Fugitives Drift. The amount of work and passion behind everything deserves to be seen by more and more people. TIP - being in proper countryside, be away the approach roads are rough tracks. Not to put you off as the benefit is proper stunning scenery, but allow enough time to do this at a relaxed pace!