Jodi's Guidebook

Jodi
Jodi's Guidebook

Sightseeing

The places suggested here are all within an hour or two from Rosemount Cottage.
Giants Castle is a section of the majestic Drakensberg Mountain range. There are a number of day hikes to go on and the Bushman Paintings are a short hike from the main camp.
Giants Castle Game Reserve
Giants Castle is a section of the majestic Drakensberg Mountain range. There are a number of day hikes to go on and the Bushman Paintings are a short hike from the main camp.
16 locals recommend
Highmoor Nature Reserve
Unnamed Road
16 locals recommend
Beautiful day hikes in the Drakensberg mountains.
10 locals recommend
Monks Cowl
10 locals recommend
Beautiful day hikes in the Drakensberg mountains.
On your way to the farm (coming from Durban), stop in and visit the Nelson Mandela Capture Site. Or take a day trip out along the Midlands Meander and visit the capture site.
87 locals recommend
Nelson Mandela Capture Site
R103
87 locals recommend
On your way to the farm (coming from Durban), stop in and visit the Nelson Mandela Capture Site. Or take a day trip out along the Midlands Meander and visit the capture site.

Food scene

Places to eat while out and about. These recommendations are all within an hour from the farm.
Amazing bakery and restaurant in the Champagne Valley. Great play area for kids. Closed on Saturday afternoons and on Sundays.
36 locals recommend
The Valley Bakery
36 locals recommend
Amazing bakery and restaurant in the Champagne Valley. Great play area for kids. Closed on Saturday afternoons and on Sundays.
Piggly Wiggly Coffee Shop - Midlands
54 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
The Barn Owl Coffee Midlands
Currys Post Road
16 locals recommend
District 103 is located at The Junction in Nottingham Road. Great food and kids play area. There is a variety of shops to browse in.
District 103
District 103 is located at The Junction in Nottingham Road. Great food and kids play area. There is a variety of shops to browse in.
Battlefields Pub and Grub
Lowlands Road
30 locals recommend
Thokozisa Restaurant/Deli
R600
30 locals recommend

Activities and Experiences

Day trips that are about an hours drive from the farm.
Falcon Ridge is in the Champagne Valley. 1 hours drive from the farm. It is closed on Mondays and Fridays. Definitely worth a visit!
23 locals recommend
Falcon Ridge - Bird Of Prey Center
R600
23 locals recommend
Falcon Ridge is in the Champagne Valley. 1 hours drive from the farm. It is closed on Mondays and Fridays. Definitely worth a visit!
Feel the rush of adrenaline as you zip line over the trees and enjoy the views from above.
24 locals recommend
Drakensberg Canopy Tour
24 locals recommend
Feel the rush of adrenaline as you zip line over the trees and enjoy the views from above.
Only 30 minutes away from Treverton School.
Treverton Preparatory School and College
Only 30 minutes away from Treverton School.
This Game Reserve is only 45 minutes drive from Rosemount Cottage. With well maintained picnic sights and ablutions, it is great for a day trip. Beautiful sighting of giraffe are almost guaranteed. Whit rhino sightings are also fairly common.
Weenen Nature Reserve
This Game Reserve is only 45 minutes drive from Rosemount Cottage. With well maintained picnic sights and ablutions, it is great for a day trip. Beautiful sighting of giraffe are almost guaranteed. Whit rhino sightings are also fairly common.
Drakensberg Boys Choir School
19 locals recommend