Accommodation
Vultures View – Self-Catering Accommodation in the Drakensberg
Vultures View is located within Bergview Private Estate, an Eco Estate in the central Drakensberg, with easy all-weather roads leading up to your self-catering accommodation.
Bergview Estate has its own wealth of animals like genets, porcupine, Grey Duiker, Mountain Reedbuck, Grey Rhebuck, Oribi Wildebeest and hares, along with its birds and abundant mountain flowers.
Vultures View self-catering accommodation offers 2 cottages that have been planned with the nature lover in mind. The mountain magnificence never escapes you, admire it at Vultures View through every window of our cottage accommodation.
Cottage 1 - 49A
1 double bedroom (en-suite) with a house shower, basin and toilet, all in a tranquil neutral colour scheme.
Cottage 1 is south facing with spectacular views of Cathkin Peak, Giant’s Castle and the little berg. It is within easy access to the many hikes, vulture feeding site and birding opportunities.
Cottage 1 has an open plan living area which includes a well-equipped kitchenette, braai area outside, fridge/freezer, microwave oven and compact oven with two hot plates.
Cottage 2 - 49B
2 double bedrooms (both en-suite) with a house shower, basin and toilet, all in a tranquil neutral colour scheme.
Cottage 2 is north facing with views of the valley. It has limited views of the mountains.
In Cottage 2, the open-plan living area flows from the large well-equipped kitchen. Self-catering is convenient in the kitchen with fridge/freezer, stove and microwave oven. Braai area on the south side and stoep with magnificent view of the Bergview valley to the north.
Quality Linen
Bed linen is quality percale, duvets will have you snuggling in luxury and fine mattresses will ensure a good night’s sleep after a full day of exploring the scenic central Drakensberg. Your accommodation provides towels of superior standard.
Self-Catering Living Area
The dining areas are adjacent to the kitchen in the self-catering cottages and seats 2 or 4 people comfortably. This flows easily into the lounge areas with its relaxing sofas and fireplaces for cosy evenings in winter. The dining areas lead onto the self-catering braai (BBQ) area through large sliding glass doors.
Parking
Shaded cover for your vehicles – well-lit at night – is right next to the cottages, which is surrounded by an indigenous garden. Civilization meets conservation in an eco-sensitive way at Vultures View self-catering accommodation.
World Heritage Site
The uKhahlamba-Drakensberg World Heritage Site, managed by Ezemvelo Kwazulu-Natal wildlife, is right at your doorstep. Walking through the garden gate, you enter this paradise where the tranquillity and beauty of the magnificent Cathkin Peak, touches your soul.
Vultures View is a place where you will feel your tension fall away as you absorb the peace and tranquillity of unspoilt nature.
The following are available at Vultures View:
Spectacular views throughout
WiFi
Bed Linen
Towels
Heaters (wall mounted)
Covered parking
Wood burning fire place (bring own wood)
Outside BBQ
Microwave Oven, Compact oven with two hot plates (Cottage 1)
Microwave Oven, stove (Cottage 2)
Fridge/Freezer
Kitchen fully equipped for 2 or 4 (depending on cottage)
Washing line
Smoking – outside