Cedar Garden is a spacious, well-appointed home set in a large cared for
garden in the popular village of Underberg. Our centrally upmarket Bed and
Breakfast (or self catering) is the perfect base from which to explore the
Southern Drakensberg. Enjoy the heart of South Africa's most scenic dairy
farming area with cool, snowy winters or the sunny, temperate days of summer,
spectacular autumn colours and blossoms in spring. We invite you to come and
enjoy this stately home and be rejuvenated by our magnificent countryside.
The hustle and bustle of city life will quickly be forgotten as you make
yourself at home in our tranquil and picturesque setting. Cedar Garden has 12
bedrooms, double or single beds are available and linen, towels and toiletries
are provided. To keep the winter chill at bay, electric blankets, heaters and
hot water bottles are available. The lounge has a fireplace and DSTV.
The Sani Pass is an experience not to be missed. A 4 x 4 is required, but if you do not have your own, we can organise a trip up with one of the tour operators. Enjoy a drink at the highest pub in Africa at 2 874m. The Pass is the only access route between KwaZulu-Natal and Lesotho. (Don't forget your passports!)
The Sani Pass and surrounds offer some 'special' and endemic birding - Drakensberg Rockjumpers, Mountain Pipits and Drakensberg Siskins. Guided birding tours and guided hikes to the Bushman paintings can also be arranged through us. A favourite hike is to the 'Marching Men' site on the Khanti, a hike of about 5 hours.
Visit the historical Himeville Museum which was built in 1900 as the last of Natal's loop-holed forts before housing prisoners until 1972. An open-air exhibition of settler and agricultural history is surrounded by display rooms housing military, African traditional and even trout fishing memorabilia. The museum is also home to a valued collection of San artefacts.
After a day of adventure and exploring, return to the efficient, caring hospitality and a well deserved good night's sleep at Cedar Garden!
Facilities
On Site:
- Large garden
- Peaceful patio
- Hearty breakfast
- Central diningroom overlooking garden
- WiFi
- Guest lounge with DSTV
- Child friendly environment
- Wheelchair friendly
- Secure parking
- Area information booklets
- Access to phone
- Complimentary toiletries & beverages
- Bed linen & towels provided
- Efficient & caring hospitality
Nearby:
- Restaurants
- Tourist Centre
- Gift Shops
- Wellness Centres
- Medical Practitioner
- Pharmacy
- Banks & ATMs
- Hairdressers
- Post Office
- Laundromat
- Golf courses, tennis, bowls & polo
- Nature Reserves
Things to do:
- Sani Pass
- Fly fishing
- Bird watching
- Bushman paintings
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- River tubing & canoeing
- Horse riding
- Himeville Museum
- Underberg Cheesery
Special Events:
- Sani2c
- Drakensberg MTB Experience
- Sani Transfrontier Mountain Bike Epic
- Sani Stagger Endurance Race
- Underberg Horse Trials
- Polo Club Paper Chase
- Horse Endurance Ride
- Drakensberg Challenge Canoe Marathon
- Splashy Fen Music Festival
- Sani Pass Flower Walk
- Golf, polo, tennis & bowls tournaments
- Underberg Agricultural Show
- Drak 250 Off Road
- Thrombi X-Fest