What makes Antbear lodge so unique?

Antbear Lodge - The deck of the luxury cave

Experience something different

We are offering accommodation in a luxury cave. Glass doors open onto a wooden deck with hammock chairs and an uninterrupted panoramic view of the Drakensberg Mountains. This is a comfortable eco experience. We also offer accommodation in mountain view suites and garden suites.

A sustainable dream with authentic South Africa hospitality

We are an accommodation provider offering an authentic and comfortable South African holiday experience. We go way beyond spectacular accommodation and great food. We are passionate about hospitality. Our guests are the reason we are excited to get out of bed in the mornings. We are sharing our dream and passion for our sustainable lifestyle.  And it all started with an idea to come and live in the beautiful rural foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains.

A different dining experience

We offer the opportunity for you to dine with your hosts. This creates a great atmosphere and give you the opportunity to get some real insight into our South African perspective and lifestyle as well as working out what you will do the next day. We cook all our meals from scratch and have our own organic vegetable garden. The meals we prepare have our South African twist to them and we cater for all dietary requirements with pleasure. We also offer a private dining experience where we setup a table on the deck of your cave and you dine by candlelight under the stars.

A sustainable dream with authentic South Africa hospitality

We are an accommodation provider offering an authentic and comfortable South African holiday experience. We go way beyond spectacular accommodation and great food. We are passionate about hospitality. Our guests are the reason we are excited to get out of bed in the mornings. We are sharing our dream and passion for our sustainable lifestyle.  And it all started with an idea to come and live in the beautiful rural foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains.

We do a lot ourselves

We have our own chickens for eggs, cows for milk and bake our own bread. We even make our own cheese. Yes Antbear Lodge is a special place. All the furniture and fittings have been made by ourselves on the premises. We are talking about artworks that are seriously big and bold and include tables, chairs, headboards, cupboards, stain glass windows and even light fittings. We have even made our own wooden hinges. People let me stress this point. The woodwork and artwork alone is reason enough to visit this lodge

We also offer activities that set us apart

We offer horse trails that are particularly well suited to beginners. We practice the softer horse whispering techniques to train our horses and go for gentle outrides on the farm. I have a pilots license and micro light at the lodge and if the weather is fine I love to take guests with me. To glide together with the vultures or fly along the Drakensberg escarpment is is one of those experiences never forgotten

Spectacular location

The area offers a lot. The main attraction being the Drakensberg Mountains with their dramatic views, waterfalls and walking trails. But don’t forget about the bushman rock art. Many guests find this to be a spiritually moving experience. The vulture viewing at Giants Castle is amongst the best in the world and we are not far from the famous Mandela Sculpture that’s also worth a visit while exploring our local arts and crafts along the Midlands Meander.

You will leave us inspired

You will leave us inspired and rejuvenated having had and experience that includes incredible views, food with a real South African flair, a perfect nights rest and having experienced the best that the region offers