Tugela Bush Camp

Tugela Bushcamp feels like you in true wilderness, but actually its not so far a drive from either JHB or Durban. It is about 4hrs drive from JHB to Colenso (meeting point for non 4x4's) or 2,5hr drive from Durban to Weenen (alternative meeting point). From here it is about an hours drive/transfer into camp. You will need a sturdy high-clearance vehicle - with potential 4x4 in the wet - to get into camp. But if you dont have - we can arrange a return transfer into camp for R750/ 7 seater vehicle.

Yes. You can certainly mountain bike via the road that the vehicles would travel in (actually great mountain-biking). We also offer a slackpacking hike (see Tugela Canyons trail) from the Colenso side - with a wild camping night enroute. There is also a hike-paddle combo that can be arrranged for groups. So many options, we'll try make your adventure aspirations come true.

In the Thukela Valley you can expect very hot (but dry) conditons during Summer (Nov - Feb) - early morning starts, siesta's over lunch, and a good amount of time spent cooling off in the river, are the order of the day. Winter days are mostly sunny and dry - perfect for trail running and fishing after a lazy start. The nights do get cold, but we'll make sure you snug under your duvets, and a roaring campfire is all the more enticing.

If you are a group of 8 or more, we can organise a Yoga or Special-Interest retreat for you on any weekend - availabilty permitting with the lodge and our instructors. We also schedule a couple of 'holistic' retreats during the course of the year so that singles and small groups can join. Another Yoga-Meditation-Nature retreat will be on the cards again, along with Mother-Daughter, Women's Fishing, Nutrition and Couples Retreats. Please drop us a mail if you interested in attending such.