Many people grow up dreaming of experiencing a white wonderland. Images of snowball fights, building snowmen, and creating snow angels are just some of the ideas one conjures to mind when one thinks of snow. Those who can’t afford an expensive overseas holiday to Switzerland or Russia can rest assured that there is ample opportunity to experience snow in South Africa this winter.
Walkerbouts Inn, Rhodes, Eastern Cape
Walkerbouts Inn is a spacious 3-star hotel, offering a relaxed and hospitable atmosphere. Surrounded by hundreds of kilometres of high altitude mountain streams and rivers, guests can enjoy a relaxing stay in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Guests are accommodated in double and family rooms, equipped with electric blankets, en-suite bathrooms, and cosy linen. Facilities include an on-site restaurant and bar, and conference facilities. Find out more.
Highland Nook, Himeville, KwaZulu-Natal
Highland Nook is a self-catering accommodation in Himeville. The farm has commanding views of the mountains and river valleys on all sides. Guests can choose between 3 comfortable self-catering cottages with cosy fireplaces, sleeping 4, 8, and 9 people respectively. Enjoy a hike on one of the walking trails to get your blood flowing, or enjoy the view from your doorstep. Camping facilities are available with hot showers, plug points, and manicured lawns. Find out more.
Moorcroft Manor, Himeville, KwaZulu-Natal
Moorcroft Manor is a 4-star B&B in Himeville. The accommodation consists of elegantly furnished double, junior, and executive bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, under floor heating, wireless internet, DStv, bath robes, tea and coffee trays, and a private patio. Guests can enjoy use of the rock pool admire the view towards Hodgsons Peaks and the snow-capped mountain tops of the Lesotho Kingdom during their stay. Other facilities include a bar, guest lounge, swimming pool, beauty clinic, wine cellar, and restaurant on premises. Find out more.
Longtom Farm Guesthouse, Lydenburg, Mpumalanga
Longtom Farm Guesthouse boasts 10 charming en-suite bedrooms, each with a private entrance and veranda. Some have kitchenettes for those who prefer to self-cater. Other facilities include an ADSL line, swimming pool, braai area. The Long Tom Pass in Mpumalanga is one of the highest tarred roads in South Africa, reaching 2,150m! Although the snow is often quite light, the easy access makes it a great spot to see snow when the conditions are favourable. Find out more.
Tenahead Mountain Lodge, Rhodes, Eastern Cape
Tenahead Mountain Lodge is a 5-star accommodation situated within the highest mountain reserve in South Africa, where 3 majestic mountains meet – the Drakensberg, Witteberg, and the Maluti. Spread over 3,500 hectares of unspoilt mountains, valleys, and streams, it holds a special experience for visitors. Visitors can enjoy a white winter with the comfort of 7 beautiful bedrooms, each with a cosy fireplace and double glazed windows. Lodge facilities include fireplaces in living area, 3 lounges, a breakfast room, restaurant, 2 wooden decks, a wine cellar, games room, and a library with around 2,000 books. Find out more.
Misty Peaks Tuscan Villa, Bergview, KwaZulu-Natal
Misty Peaks Tuscan Villa is a self-catering accommodation situated in Bergview, bordering on the uKhalamba-Drakensberg World Heritage Site. The villa features 5 comfortable bedrooms, and 4 modern bathrooms, and can be booked as a 6, 8, or 10-sleeper unit. Other facilities in the villa include a lounge area with fireplace, dining room, and a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, microwave, stove, dishwasher, and oven. An undercover patio boasts a built in braai for chilly winter nights. Guests can enjoy a range of outdoor activities such as fishing, canoeing, and hiking in the surrounds. Find out more.
Pennygum Country Cottages, Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal
Pennygum Country Cottages, located in Underberg, offers four 3-star self-catering units surrounded by beautiful gardens and apple orchards. The cottages cater for 4, 6, 8 and 10 people respectively with en-suite bathrooms, wireless internet, and tea and coffee trays. Each cottage has a log fire, DVD player, and DVD collection for chilly winter nights spent indoors. Find out more.
Kinmel Guest Farm and Lodge, Rhodes, Eastern Cape
Kinmel Guest Farm and Lodge is a self-catering accommodation with spectacular snow-capped mountain and valley views. At the foot of the Naude’s Nek Mountain pass, Kinmel is a small piece of paradise in the southern Drakensberg. Guests are catered for in a 3-bedroom chalet and 2 double rooms. Other facilities include a guest lounge, laundry service, braai area, and babysitting by arrangement. Find out more.
Where are you heading to this winter in the hopes of catching a sight of white gold?
