Three Tree Hill Lodge

We have enjoyed our two-night stay at this lodge. It is low-key but friendly. Our room is a good size and has a great view of the nearby bush with some gorgeous aloes in flower when we were there right in front of the nice verandah. The bed is large and comfortable; there are two armchairs inside the room as well as the verandah chairs. The bathroom is good. There is a kettle with tea and coffee supplies, but no fridge, and the milk cartons were not replenished during our stay. The room is incredibly cold in the winter first thing in the morning, despite the panel heater being on all night and us keeping the towel rail on with the towels removed. The main lodge building has a very comfortable and warm lounge area with dining section, or you might eat on the terrace if it is warm enough (we came in winter), with a cute boma area for pre-dinner drinks round the fire. There is also a library with a large number of books (and the only reliable wifi on site, the room wifi being very patchy) and a wine cellar. The lodge is in a great place for exploring the nearby Boer war battlefields or the Drakensberg mountains. There is also a game reserve literally next door as well as walking, biking and horse riding offered on site. Breakfasts are very good, but my husband found quite a lot of the other food a bit too strange for his basic palate. I liked most things, though! This is the fourth lodge we have stayed in during our trip round KwaZulu-Natal, and although we have enjoyed it, it is one that I would not choose to return to.

Beautiful location, looked after by a fantastic team, incredible food, stunning accommodation. Dawn walks with Reuben a top highlight. A perfect place to re-wild our children (and ourselves) and to start our SA adventure. Thank you all at Three Tree Hill; we'll be back..!

Could not fault anything whilst we were here. The food was excellent and the staff were so attentive. I would recommend this place to anyone. It was a long slog to get here but certainly worth the journey. A big thank you to everyone who made our stay so memorable.

Three Tree Hill Lodge was a beautiful place to stay. The staff were lovely and the food, OMG! It was decadent! The wife and I stayed for 3 nights. In that time we did a nature walk with Reuben, Mountain bike ride to the local village (a lift back because the altitude was a killer for my physical fitness 😂), a game walk and I got to collect some chicken eggs! (took me back to my childhood with my grandmother). They were also super kind to help out with a flat battery on the day we left and helped organised our replacement hire car. I completely recommend a stay here.

I really cannot overstate how magical this Lodge is. The lodge and rooms are reminiscent of the Karen Blixen era of Africa….. save that her guests could not have had such amazing food. It would be wrong to pick out any member of staff as all were knowledgeable and friendly. They think of every guest need and then add a special twist to make it better. As for Pierre’s guidance on Spioen Kop, We shall never forget it… it was informative and emotional. Thank you everyone…. only one regret: we never got to meet Cheryl.

Stunning lodge, breathtaking views, and some of the best food I've had in KwaZulu-Natal! The atmosphere at Three Tree Hill is something special — it feels like a place that’s been lovingly crafted by its owners over time, with a thoughtful attention to detail in every corner. There’s also a genuine warmth among the staff, who clearly love being part of this place. It all adds up to an experience that feels both personal and unforgettable.