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MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS

Posted on Wed February 5, 2020.

The World famous Drakensberg Boys Choir presents Music in The Mountains from 30 April to 03 May 2020.
Young talent from around the country gather at this awesome venue to present an outstanding musical performance. Shows and seats are limited, book your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

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Drakensberg Educational Group Tours

Posted on Sat February 16, 2019.

The purpose of the tour is to give students an advantage and a better perspective in choosing and be guided into a career. Steven King is our accredited guide that is qualified and experienced with learners, King is well versed in English and Zulu. The tour is based on History(Nelson Mandela Capture Site-Spioenkop and the Battle of Langalibalele), Geography (San Rock Art Paintings and rock formations and structures), Arts and Drama (The Drakensberg Boys Choir), Maths and Science (Eskom Hydro Electric Pump Station).

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INKOSANA Signature Dish - South African OXTAIL

Posted on Mon November 12, 2018.

Traditional South African OX-TAIL is prepared by our master-chef at INKOSANA Berg Lodge. This South African favorite is one of the Signature Dishes at INKOSANA. Marinated in red wine, fresh herbs and spices, slow cooked for 5-6 hours in a traditional cast iron pot in a wood fired oven.

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Transport to Drakensberg From Durban

Posted on Tue October 30, 2018.

The beautiful Drakensberg Mountains is in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa, a pleasant 2.5 to 3 hours drive from Durban. Central Drakensberg is the most accessible region from the N3 National highway and home to some of the highest accessible peaks in the Drakensberg Range, Giants Castle, Injusuthi, Champagne Castle and Cathederal Peak can be accessed from this region. The Champagne Valley is home to The World famous Drakensberg Boys Choir and INKOSANA Lodge which was rated No.3 in the World for Best Value Lodge in 2014 - Lonely Planet.

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Hiking Safely in Drakensberg

Posted on Sun October 28, 2018.

There has been a drastic increase in overnight hiking in the Drakensberg region. The number of international guests that depart from Inkosana Berg Lodge out numbers the amount of local Guests. Most of the guests that enquire about the guided over night hiking are from USA, UK, France, Germany, Belgium and Netherlands. Guests prefer the rustic out door living and keeping close to nature as possible. The experience of swimming in the mountain pools and chilling beneath a waterfall is a moment to be remembered. The Drakensberg offers this adventurous and carefree life style. There Is a number of beautiful waterfalls, forests, peaks, passes and caves in the central region of the Berg. Guided trails from Inkosana Berg Lodge is focused around Central Drakensberg. The Monks Cowl, Champagne Castle area is protected from the Lesotho border. The terrain is treacherous hence you will not find Basotho herdsman or bystanders in this region. It is safe to camp in the open or setup camp in Stable Cave, Zulu Cave, Vaalribbokkop Cave, Nkosazana Cave or one of the many other habitable caves in the area.
Our guide at INKOSANA Berg Lodge will escort you from the Lodge and bring you back safely. The guide is employed by the Lodge so all our guests have peace of mind from enquiry, booking, paying and leaving with the guide knowing that they are in good responsible hands. Guests departing from INKOSANA has to complete the trail or hiking register, should their be a problem with the Guests not returning, the lodge will have an idea of their whereabouts.

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