THE OLD HATCHERY SELF-CATERING
Self Catering Cottage Accommodation
outside of Underberg, Southern Drakensberg,
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Old Hatchery is an affordable self-catering trout farm, set in a tranquil
country setting just 10km from Underberg in the Southern Drakensberg. Located
near horse riding trails, mountain biking trails, hiking routes, golf courses,
trout fishing waters and of course the infamous Sani Pass. Sleeping 24 people,
this is the ideal venue for a big gathering of friends or family, be sure to
book well in advance.
Accommodation
We have 5 self-catering houses accommodating 24 people in total:
Please bring the following with you when you take the self-catering option:
- Firewood & firelighters
- Tea, coffee, milk sugar and all other foods
- DSTV decoder if your chosen unit has a TV
Fish Eagle: Four en suite bedrooms. Three double rooms and one twin
room + an extra sleeper couch. This cottage is a popular choice for families and
small groups of couples wanting some time away in the Berg. The kitchen comes
fully equipped with all cutlery & crockery etc. There is a TV in the Lounge but
please bring your own DSTV decoder.
Fishing cabins: We have 3 of these delightful little cabins that are
suitable for couples. Each of them has a fireplace, bathroom, kitchenette and
braai facilities. From the parking area, you walk along the wooden decking and
over our gorgeous little waterfall to get to the cabins. No TV's in these units
Dragonfly Cottage: This 3 bedroom unit has one double room and 2 twin
rooms with full self-catering facilities and braai area. There is an extra
little room off the lounge with double bunk for children. From the parking area,
you walk along the wooden decking and over our gorgeous little waterfall to get
to the cabins. No TV in this unit
Fly Fishing
We are corporate members of our local fly fishing club and this allows our
guests to fish still and river waters that would not normally be available to
day visitors in the Underberg area.
Reasons to come to Underberg:
- Guided Sani Pass 4x4 trips
- Breathtaking mountain hikes
- Horse riding trails
- Trout fishing
- Birding
- Flower walks
- Sani2C
- Mountain biking
- Drak Challenge
- Canoeing
- Drak 250
- Off road racing
- Equestrian events
- Splashy Fen
- Golf tours
- San rock art
- Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer ... and all the beautiful scenery they
provide!
Notice how it's all about the outdoors. We don't have TV's in all of our
units, we want you to hear the sound of the water flowing and the jackals
talking to each other at night.
What to bring:
- Please see the list at the top of this page for things to bring when
self-catering.
- Passport for your trip up Sani Pass into Lesotho
- Bring your sense of adventure and come and explore our beautiful
countrysid to recharge your soul
Location
We are situated one hour from Howick on the N3, one hour from Kokstad,
making Underberg the ideal location from which to explore the majestic mountains
of the Southern Drakensberg. We are on the route between Johannesburg and
seaside resorts of the KwaZulu Natal South Coast and The Wild Coast making this
the ideal location to stop over for the night. Our nearest airport is King Shaka
International Airport (3 hours drive) and there is a daily shuttle service from
Underberg available on request.
Contact Us
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