Where to Stay · South Africa
Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge
High mountain lodge close to the Sentinel trailhead for the hike to the top of Tugela Falls.
Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge is a mid-range stay near Tugela Falls. The closest base to the Sentinel car park, with views of the Amphitheatre from the rooms. Ideal for an early start on the trail to the Tugela plateau.
Who it suits
- Hikers
- Mountain views
Location
Below the Sentinel, northern Drakensberg. Read our Tugela Falls guide for the best time to visit and how to get there. See our South Africa guide for parks, seasons and getting there.
Getting there
The nearest town is Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal; Phuthaditjhaba, Free State. Fly into King Shaka International, Durban (DUR), 3.5 hours by road. Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge works well combined with 8 Days Drakensberg, Tugela Falls & Zululand.
Things to do from Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge
The Sentinel car park, the start of the trail to the top of the Amphitheatre and the head of Tugela Falls, is about ten minutes' drive away. The round trip takes five to seven hours and includes the chain ladders. The Tugela Gorge walk in Royal Natal National Park is about an hour and a half away by road around the escarpment.
How long to stay
Two nights gives you a full day for the Sentinel hike with a margin for bad weather. Add a night for the Tugela Gorge. Tugela Falls: November–March, the summer rains.
Rates vary by season and room type; ask for current rates and availability.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge?
Below the Sentinel, northern Drakensberg, in South Africa.
What kind of stay is Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge?
Mid-range. It suits hikers, mountain views.
Which waterfall is closest to Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge?
Tugela Falls. November–March, the summer rains.
How many nights should I stay at Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge?
Two nights gives you a full day for the Sentinel hike with a margin for bad weather. Add a night for the Tugela Gorge.
Which safaris include Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge?
At a glance
Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge
- Style
- Mid-range
- Country
- South Africa
- Setting
- Below the Sentinel, northern Drakensberg
- Nearest falls
- Tugela Falls
Tailor-made
Stay at Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge
Every journey is built around your dates, budget and the water levels at the falls. Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with ideas and a quote.
Start an enquiryOr email dusk2dawn.explorers@gmail.com or call +256 709 780 625
