Antbear Lodge is a small owner run eco lodge that just oozes hospitality. What makes us special is that we are offering accommodation in a luxury cave. Glass doors open onto a wooden deck with hammock chairs and an uninterrupted view of the Drakensberg Mountains. There is also the choice between 15 mountain view and garden view suites. This upmarket Eco experience is a responsible and sustainable business with an organic vegetable garden, own eggs, own milk, home baked bread and even home made cheese. The wood work is hand crafted , artistic and inspiring. Perfect base to explore the Drakensberg
Antbear Lodge
Would you like to share your experience with us? Vote
Deck in front of Luxury Cave
- www.antbear.co.za
View from Antrbear Lodge
- www.antbear.co.za
- Next
- Prev
All you need to know
Intro
Highlights
What makes our lodge particularly special is that we offer accommodation in a luxury cave. This is an accommodation unit built under a rock. Glass doors open onto a wooden deck with hammock chairs and a spectacular view of the Drakensberg Mountains. This is a luxury eco experience. The cave is cozy and comfortable with features like a Jacuzzi spa bath and a fireplace and even has rock art on its walls. We also offer a private dining experience where we setup a table on the deck of your cave and you dine by candlelight under the stars. And guys if you cant get her to say yes here she is just not going to say it
Sustainability and responsible tourism are a huge part of the ethos of our lodge. And we try to do just about everything ourselves. It starts with our alternative structures and ends with the cheese on your breakfast table. Every single piece of furniture is made here at the lodge by ourselves. The furniture is artistic and inspiring. We have created huge mosaics, whimsical stain glass windows and even our own wooden hinges. People listen to me. The woodwork alone makes this lodge a destination in its own right.
Need To Know
Directions to Antbear Lodge for Johannesburg. Exit N3 at 2nd Escourt tun off (175) signposted Wembezi. Turn right and cross over the N3. After 500 meters turn left onto a dirt road signposted Zulu waters / moor park. travel for approx 8 km. At the Y junction take the left fork signposted Zulu Waters / Moor Park. Continue on this road for 15km. The lodge is on the left signposted Antbear Guest House 5 km after you cross the metal bridge. Drive up the farm road for 2 km
Directions to Antbear Lodge for Durban. Travel along the N3. Take the off ramp 152 between Estcourt and Mooi River. Travel in the direction of Hidcote. After 7 km you will encounter a T-junction. Turn right towards Giants Castle. After 14 km turn right towards Moor Park onto a dirt road. After 5.3 Km you will pass a right hand turn off called “The Rise”. 300 meters passed this road is the farm entrance on the right signposted Anberar Guest House. Antbear Lodge is 2km along the farm road up the hill and is the thatched cottages that you can see from the road.
Safaris
Antbear Lodge is a sustainable agritourism product and does not offer safaris itself. However Guests have the option to participate in game drives at Zulu Waters, horse trails in the game reserve, vulchre hide at Giants Castle as well as microlight flying safaris over the game reserve.
Quick Facts
Generally guests stay 3 nights which gives them 2 full days to do things. They all feel they should have stayed longer.
STO Rates are RACK rates less 20%
STO Valid from 01.11.2016 - 31.10.2017
Garden View Suite – R1000 per person per night which includes Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Luxury Cave – R1320 per person per night which includes Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Mountain View Suite – R1320 per person per night which includes Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
STO Valid from 01.11.2017 - 31.10.2018
Garden View Suite – R1080 per person per night which includes Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Luxury Cave – R1400 per person per night which includes Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Mountain View Suite – R1400 per person per night which includes Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
STO Valid from 01.11.2018 - 31.10.2019
Garden View Suite – R1160 per person per night which includes Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Luxury Cave – R1480 per person per night which includes Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Mountain View Suite – R1480 per person per night which includes Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Extras
Single surcharge: 50%
children under 11 years are 50 % of room rate
babies under 2 years are not charged for
Terms and conditions
Payment is required 30 days prior to arrival
Children welcome. Children under 11 are half price and babies under 2 are not charged for. We do have a baby cot and a high chair available if needed. Children with paws also welcome in our pet freindly unit.
Accommodation
All our rooms have double beds and en-suite bath rooms. On request, we are able to add an extra single bed into the rooms. We also offer a family unit which has a double bed downstairs and 2 single beds in an upstairs loft. All rates include a 3-course Dinner as well as Breakfast.
Our garden view suite are the smaller more affordable options and have either a jacuzzi spa bath or a fireplace.
The Mountain view suite include a jacuzzi spa bath and a fireplace in an own private lounge.
Antbear also boasts a unique accommodation experience in our luxury "Cave" (see pictures on our website at: http://antbear.co.za/luxury-cave/ ). The luxury Cave includes a jacuzzi spa bath, king-sized double bed and fireplace in the bedroom. The front of the Cave is glassed in and opens on to a wooden deck with hammock chairs and a spectacular view. This is a luxury eco experience. we also offer an option of private dining where we setup a table on the deck of your cave and you dine by candlight under the stars. This accommodation is ideal for those intimate romantic getaways, honeymoons and special anniversaries.
Accolades
Recognised by EcoAtlas as an Ecostar property for nour contribution to sustainabloe practices. Tripadvisor recognises Antbear Lodge as the best accommodation option in the region.
Season
Open all year round