Accommodation Features: Giants Cup Wilderness Reserve offers luxurious cottages like Duckbay (4 sleepers with en-suite King beds), Otter Cove (2 sleepers with en-suite bath), and Lakeside (4-6 sleepers with en-suite facilities). Each includes fully equipped kitchens, fireplaces, braai patios, and daily servicing in a private, scenic pine setting, requiring high-rise vehicles for access.
Amenities and Facilities: Giants Cup Wilderness Reserve in South Africa's Drakensberg offers luxurious cottages like Duckbay and Lakeside, featuring en-suite bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, fireplaces, and braai patios. Facilities include fly-fishing with rod tickets and boats, hiking trails, birdwatching spots, and a trout hatchery.
Location and Attractions: The Giants Cup Wilderness Reserve, situated in the Southern Drakensberg near Underberg, South Africa, is a World Heritage site renowned for its premier wild-trout fly-fishing, abundant wildlife, birdwatching, and scenic hiking trails amidst stunning mountain landscapes. Luxurious cottages enhance the experience.
| Check-in / Check-out: | 14:00 / 10:00 |
| Cancellation / Prepayment: | If cancelling 21 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total. If cancelling 31 days before arrival, forfeit 75% of the booking total. If cancelling 999 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the booking total. |
| Children Allowed: | Yes |
| Pets Allowed: |
Duckbay Cottage
From R3,400
- King x 1
Duckbay Lodge is a 4 sleeper unit that occupies the premium position on the farm. It is set on the edge of a pine glade, up near the estuary and surrounding reed beds .Very private! Birder's paradise! It consists of two bedrooms.
Lakeside Cottage
From R1,500
- Double x 2
- Queen x 1
It consists of one bedroom with a queen sized bed, an en-suite bathroom with a Jacuzzi bath, an open plan lounge and fully equipped kitchenette.
Otter Cove Cottage
From R1,700
- King x 1
Sleeps 2 in 1 en-suit bedroom. The bedroom has a bath and shower. Lounge with fireplace. Fully appointed kitchen. All linens, crockery & cutlery provided. Serviced daily. Patio & braai. Spacious, luxurious and very private. The unit is set on it’s own in
Mountain View Cottage
From R5,000
- King x 1
- Single x 2
Mountain View Cottage is a private, luxury 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom escape with stunning mountain views from every room. Perfect for families or friends, with stylish comfort and total serenity.
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Lakeside Cottage | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | R 1,500R 1,500R 2,250R 3,000 | |
Otter Cove Cottage | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | R 1,700R 1,700 | |
Mountain View Cottage | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000R 5,000 | |
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Rates displayed above are only a guide. Rates vary depending on number of guests, meals included (basis), season and length of stay and must be confirmed by Giants Cup Wilderness Reserve.
Underberg-Drakensberg Gardens district road (P 317), Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Take N3 JHB/DBN . At Howick (Howick South) turn onto the R617 (local route no99) and follow that through to Bulwer till Underberg.
Go past the Underberg Hotel on the left, .... about 3km out of town you will see a bridge over the Umzimkulu river. BEFORE THE BRIDGE turn right onto DRAKENSBERG GARDENS RESORTS road .
Follow that for exactly 11km. At the 11km mark you will see a small green sign reading GOSCHEN. Turn onto the GOSCHEN servitude, keep left and follow the track till the electric fence. Pass through that and follow the road through the pines till the farmhouse.
I would like to mention that the R617 passes through tribal trust land and often there is livestock in the road. Accordingly, one should drive with care.
Also, the last 2km are dirt and not suitable for low vehicles.
Underberg-Drakensberg Gardens district road (P 317)
Underberg
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
Underberg
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
Sleeps 16
• Natasha Kelly
• +27763505571
• giantscupwilderness@gmail.com
- Access to Umzimkulwana River and lake
- Birdwatching paradise with rare species
- Prolific wildlife and waterfowl
- Unspoiled wilderness surroundings
- Wildlife viewing (e.g., eland, baboons, serval)
- Birdwatching
- Braai in designated areas
- Exploring the area
- Hiking
- Photographic workshops
- Swimming in the river
- Wild-trout fly-fishing
- Braai facilities
- Daily servicing
- Fireplace
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Linens, crockery, and cutlery provided
- Open-plan lounge
- Patio
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