Information needed on Drakensberg Underberg area

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Rico Terblanche

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Dec 26, 2025, 12:25:03 PM12/26/25
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Good day,

I would like to find a reliable contact who can assist with road conditions and accommodation options in the Underberg area for around March 2026.

We are two elderly travellers with a Hilux 4x4, and we would prefer a rondavel, cottage, or similar self-catering accommodation.

I have found it quite difficult to book through the Natal Parks Board, and the information available seems limited.

I would appreciate any feedback on the Swallowfield Rondavels near Monks Cowl.

Also, according to the KZNWildlife.com website, Injisuthi offers cabins and chalets. Has anyone booked through them before, and are they trustworthy?

Finally, has anyone visited Vergelegen Nature Reserve (south-east of Lotheni Resort), and if so, what was your experience?

Thank you in advance.

Rico Terblanche

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Hannes Thirion

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Dec 26, 2025, 1:38:01 PM12/26/25
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In Underberg area we have stayed at Lake Naverone.  
Mid-week for pensioners.
We have camped at Loteni and Injisuthi and know that there are chalets.  We booked through https://www.kznwildlife.com/


Hannes Thirion





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Bobby Stodel

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Dec 27, 2025, 10:53:13 AM12/27/25
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I have booked both Swallowfield and Injisuthi for my trip in the area in April.

I booked Swallowfield because the owner, James Seymour, is a mountain guide and will be guiding my adult daughter on a four day hike in the area.

Their hike will pass through Injisuthi and I have booked chalets there to meet them that night.

I camped often at Injisuthi in 1974-6 when I could not afford the chalets.

I realise that none of this helps you.

The KZNWildlife.com website is the website of Ezemvelo KwaZulu Natal Wildlife, the old Natal Parks Board.

Given the very low price of the chalets at Injisuthi I suspect they will be quite run down.

They are, however in a wonderful place for hikes.

Let me know how you find these places.

 

Bobby Stodel

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Rico Terblanche

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Jan 10, 2026, 10:50:47 AMJan 10
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Thank you very much Bobby for the info on Injisuthi.Every bit help a lot. I hiked Injisuthi, Monks Cowl many moons ago, and can't even remember what the area looked like anymore. I know it was beautiful, but we were young and full of energy. 

MAybe if you can help with a contact number for James Seymour, I can ask him for further info as well.

Many thanks 
Rico







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Rico Terblanche

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Jan 10, 2026, 10:52:09 AMJan 10
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Thanks Hannes, it really look amazing. I will definitely add it to my list of options (which is very few at the moment).

Regards
Rico

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Rico Terblanche

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Jan 10, 2026, 11:01:10 AMJan 10
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Hi fellow travellers,

I would like to ask again for some information, as I am still unsure what to expect when planning my trip. If you could please provide the contact details of anyone who knows the area well (from Sterkfontein Dam to Loteni), I would really appreciate it.

Kind regards,
Rico

Bobby Stodel

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Jan 10, 2026, 12:45:24 PMJan 10
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Rico Terblanche

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Mar 15, 2026, 3:05:58 AMMar 15
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Hello Bobby

We are at giants castle at he moment. I would love to share some info with you when We get back regarding the trip, roads etc. Injusiti is closed at the moment to to a bridge washed away. Just keep tabs with James on that. 

Regarda
Rico 

kot...@iafrica.com

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Mar 26, 2026, 6:36:17 AM (9 days ago) Mar 26
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Good day

Anybody out there perhaps in possession of a Ram suction mount for the old Garmin 276c Gps that he wants to get rid of?

I will gladly take it off your hands…..mail me direct at kot...@iafrica.com

Thanx

 

Deon Kotze

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Marc Hall

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Mar 28, 2026, 2:15:57 AM (7 days ago) Mar 28
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I can help but am away till 7 April


Marc

On 26 Mar 2026, at 12:36, kot...@iafrica.com wrote:



Good day

Anybody out there perhaps in possession of a Ram suction mount for the old Garmin 276c Gps that he wants to get rid of?

I will gladly take it off your hands…..mail me direct at kot...@iafrica.com

Thanx

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Deon Kotze

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kot...@iafrica.com

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Mar 28, 2026, 2:33:45 AM (7 days ago) Mar 28
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Hi Marc

Can you mail met at kot...@iafrica.com please. I would be interested if it is the suction mount for the window.

Thanx

 

Deon Kotze

 

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I can help but am away till 7 April

 

 

Marc



On 26 Mar 2026, at 12:36, kot...@iafrica.com wrote:



Good day

Anybody out there perhaps in possession of a Ram suction mount for the old Garmin 276c Gps that he wants to get rid of?

I will gladly take it off your hands…..mail me direct at kot...@iafrica.com

Thanx

 

Deon Kotze

0836472619

 

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