The Lodge, near Rorke’s Drift, is situated on the site of the original Rattray homestead where David’s parents came for their holidays and here the seeds of this unique operation took root in those early years. The Lodge is the original establishment, built by David and Nicky Rattray in 1989 and houses the majority of the memorabilia in the central lounge and dinning room area.  Spacious luxury en suite rooms each have a private veranda.  A feature of the Lodge is the beautiful shady well established garden, home to innumerable birds and the most spectacular large swimming pool situated on a secluded spur on the lip of the Buffalo River Gorge.  

Fugitives Drift - The Guest House
The Guest House was once the home of Mr and Mrs Potgieter who were immortalised in Gillian Rattray’s award winning book “The Springing of the Year”.  This old farmhouse has been altered and is now the most charming sitting and dining room.  The original verandas have been retained and the outside eating area has a stunning view across a plain with Isandlwana in the distance. The rooms have en-suite bedrooms that are tastefully decorated in a simple, ethnic style and all have private verandahs and sweeping views of the reserve.  The Guest House has a small swimming pool.

Additional activities

Fugitives' Drift

Walk to see this famous memorial and the gorge where the Victoria Crosses were won.  There is no charge for this tour.  Many guests like to incorporate a visit to this site and the river as a horse ride.