Fugitives' Drift Lodge

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Property amenity
Point of interest
Fireplace
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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D31 Rorke's Drift, Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal, 3016
  • Rorke's Drift Battlefield
    17 min drive
  • Isandlwana Battlefield
    47 min drive
  • Blood River Heritage Site
    106 min drive

Room options

Lodge Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Fugitives' Drift Lodge

Lodge with free parking, in the vicinity of Rorke's Drift Battlefield
This lodge features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference center, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
Fugitives' Drift Lodge offers 14 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Fugitives' Drift Lodge, you'll be close to Isandlwana Battlefield. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and a conference center
  • Onsite recreation includes horse riding/rentals
  • 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Rorke's Drift Battlefield and 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Isandlwana Battlefield
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Fugitives' Drift Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Msinga lodge.

Fugitives' Drift Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Horse riding/hire
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions.

Property is also known as

Fugitives' Drift Rorke's Drift
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Fugitives' Drift Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Huw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay here while visiting the Zulu war sites in the area with Doug and his colleagues. This is a beautiful, modern property which is truly luxurious. I stayed in a huge lodge room with an incredible view from the balcony over the local area. An even better view comes from the library which looks down onto the Buffalo river and across towards fugitive's trail. There is also a small museum on site with a lot of information. Meals are served in the dining area, lounge or veranda depending on weather. All were fantastic and plentiful, there always seemed to be an excuse to serve food at any time during the day! There is also a well stocked bar. The tours I had with Doug, Bryan and Mphiwa were beyond my expectations. All have incredibly knowledge of the history, with the added bonus that Mphiwa's grandfather fought at Isandlwana and can bring personal Zulu perspective to the battle from the oral history passed down. On the way to and from the tours you can hear David Rattray describe the events leading up to the events you are about to relive. This really helps to set the scene for the day. All the staff were friendly, helpful and engaging; cleaning and groundskeeping was happening all day and the room and communal areas were spotless. Nature surrounds you and you will regularly see giraffe, zebra and various deer type (sorry!) animals on the way into and out of the site. This was a lovely, relaxing, interesting and pampered stay, my thanks to all the staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and tour experience - number one place to experience the battles of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift between the Zulu and British. You will come away with a true South African historic experience and a taste of wildlife. We suggest the 10km hike from Isandlwana to Fugitive's Drift Lodge - be prepared for a short swim across the historic Buffalo River - confidence in the water is a must - truly worthwhile.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous place. Idyllic. Everything about it was wonderful especially the view from the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

James, California

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, efficient staff. Well appointed grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018