Montusi Mountain Lodge 

Come discover space, luxury and tranquillity when you visit Montusi Mountain Lodge, our accommodation in the Northern Drakensberg. Witness the natural splendour and romantic ambience of this mountain haven. 

Situated midway between Johannesburg and Durban, our child-friendly lodge is one of the few destinations with a panoramic vista of the Drakensberg's most famous feature, the Amphitheatre escarpment. 

Established in June 2000 by the Carte family, Montusi Mountain Lodge has created a unique opportunity for you to indulge in the freedom of the wild Drakensberg experience. It is the perfect place to simply wind down and enjoy our little bit of paradise while recharging your batteries, or getting involved with some of the activities. 

Our Accommodation 

We boast 16 beautifully appointed suites set in open gardens each with panoramic views of the dramatic Amphitheatre cliff face and surrounding mountains. All the suites are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities as well as a bar fridge. A minibar facility in the suite is available upon request. 

Our comfortably ambient restaurant with log fireplace is renowned for much praised, sumptuous local cuisine with innovative menus. In summer we dine outside on the Phumleni with the Amphitheatre view enchanting our guests while you enjoy delicious meals. Dinners are a three-course meal served in the dining room at the main lodge. 

Our Activities 

The art of doing nothing is a sought after pastime which can be enjoyed at our Montusi Mountain Lodge. There is no pressure and no wake-up calls (no telephone in the room). Join us and enjoy the beautiful Drakensberg mountains from our luxury setting where you can be as active or relaxed as you choose.

The outdoor activities offered range from horse riding, hiking, birding, swimming, fishing, mountain biking and trail running to tennis and full moon walks. Alternatively relax by doing yoga or enjoying a massage, an hour or two of complete bliss await. 

We believe that preservation is an integral part of conservation in the Northern Drakensberg. With this in mind, over the last 10 years invasive wattle trees have been eradicated from Montusi and the area rehabilitated by planting indigenous trees. This effort has culminated in the indigenous forests, and resultant indigenous birdlife, flourishing. Additionally, this has seen the return of mountain reedbuck, Vaal rhebuck, bushbuck and the elusive eland that have begun to populate this area once inhabited by the cultural group of the San.