Valley Lakes

26/10/2024

REDVERSDALE - Sleeps 10 and is 45km (40 min) from Underberg

‘In a big country,
dreams stay with you.
Like a lover’s voice
Fires the mountainside - Stay Alive’
- Big Country

For the wild at heart and hunters and gatherers of lasting memories, choose REDVERSDALE, the quintessential arrow to add to your berg vacation quiver.

Amongst flocks and herds of sheep, cattle and roaming Eland, this mountain home (4x4 recommended) is a relaxing retreat for outdoor enthusiasts with a keen appreciation for ranch life.

Bordering on National Park, hikers have access to summiting Mount Sutherland (2269m) within the Garden Castle Reserve. While big skies, vast grasslands, rugged mountain terrain and silver streams give way to the thrills of mountain bikers and runners alike.
For the experienced fly fishermen, the cool headwaters of the Upper Ndawana River await your attention.

Downstairs:
Typical of a farmhouse, you will find a well equipped kitchen and sprawling living rooms, made up of a separate lounge, separate dining room and a cosy bar.
Bedroom 1: Kingsize bed with en-suite bath, basin and toilet.
Bedroom2: Four single beds.
Bedroom3: Kingsize bed.
Bathroom 1: Shower, basin and toilet.
Bathroom 2: Bath, shower, basin and toilet.

Upstairs:
You will find a spacious studio offering tranquil work stations, a tea/coffee bar and spectacular views of the garden and surrounding mountains.
Bedroom 4: Queensize bed with en-suite shower, basin and toilet.

Outside:
A covered patio, with uninterrupted views of Mount Sutherland, is perfect for enjoying farm breakfasts, leisurely lunches and braais while watching the kids enjoy the Jungle Jim, swings and climbing wall.

4x4 • Mountain Biking • Altitude Training • Flyfishing

Visit our website and choose ranch-life - REDVERSDALE
www.valleylakes.co.za

Or any booking platform you enjoy and check out our rates!

Or WhatsApp Samantha on +27 (82) 788-3902

23/10/2024

Some views from the farmer’s mobile office are undoubtedly better than others 🛻🌈👨🏼‍🌾 Period.

After a season of EXTREME wind, fire and snow, the widespread summer rains that gave rise to rainbows recently, have also given reason for the big smiles on our farmer’s faces 😊

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22/10/2024

🚜 🌱🌱🌱 … and sow the new season begins …
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02/10/2024

💟 We are SOOO BLOOMING HAPPY today 💟
Not only has our P⚡️O⚡️W⚡️E⚡️R been restored at last, but we have woken up to the fact that it is OCTOBER !!
And October is an exceptionally beautiful month in the berg because everything, and literally EVERYTHING, wakes up when September ends..

So if you snooze you lose! Don’t forget to book your Christmas holiday with us 💟 by visiting our user friendly website
www.valleylakes.co.za

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30/09/2024

We are looking forward to getting back onto an even keel .. we’ve had some pretty narly seas to navigate of late! The gale force winds that fueled the raging veld fires during the last long weekend (9 August), a severe snow storm this past long weekend (24 September) resulting in 11 (ELEVEN) days of no electricity at all for the duration of the entire school holidays .. BUT, as sure as spring follows winter, so too is a summer saturated in sunshine,
drowning in rushing rivers,
illuminated with lush leafiness and rainbow stained skies,
waiting in the wings,
hopefully with some very capable technicians to restore our P⚡️O⚡️W⚡️E⚡️R

27/09/2024

On the banks of the NGWAGWANE RIVER :

Basking in the afterglow of the magical snow dump that has quenched our rivers and streams and given life to our parched soils -
we exhale the stress of last weekend’s blizzards and blisters,
watering and feeding livestock,
broken branches and blocked roads,

… we are proud places of peace and tranquility.
Who cares that we still don’t have electricity ?

Eskom are still working tirelessly to restore electricity to our entire district - one line at a time.

Heartfelt thanks go to our guests who have honoured their holiday bookings and embraced the situation;
turned off their cellphones and wholeheartedly devoted their time and energy to being truly present with their loved ones ❤️⚡️❤️⚡️❤️⚡️❤️

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24/09/2024

Happy Heritage Day 🪵🔥🥩🇿🇦

22/09/2024

⛄️ SNOWSEEKERS ⛄️ WE ARE OPEN FOR BOOKINGS ⛄️ Bring your spontaneity, scarves, beanies, boots, baskets 🧺, sherry and carrots, we have plenty of firewood 🪵🔥to keep you warm.

Come and enjoy a memorable spring picnic in the sun ☀️ and snow ⛄️ as long as stocks last!

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our guests who opted to postpone their bookings, instead of cancelling, as a result of the inconveniences associated with road closures and a loss of electricity to our entire district and its outlying regions.

So, we are pleased to announce that the R617 is now open and we have some availability!

WhatsApp Samantha on +27 (82) 788-3902 and book now!

09/09/2024

Counting the days until it rains ~

We are looking forward to our summer rains that will quench our rivers and streams, and illuminate our fields and mountains with fresh green grass again

📸 Ndawana River - a stones throw away from Ndawana River Lodge



To book and further details, visit
https://valleylakes.co.za/ndawanariverlodge/
• Self-catering riverside lodge
• 8 sleeper
• Pet friendly

05/09/2024

In essence, we are all about going that extra country mile south of Underberg, and about taking the roads less traveled - only to discover both the beautiful Ndawana and Ngwagwane River valleys.
Home to Valley Lakes just off the R617

Surely, there can be nothing beyond those distant peaks... is that the end of the world?

No. There is more. Once you have driven through the Ngwangwane river valley and crossed the ridge at Kingscote, you will have entered East Griqualand and left the Umzimkulu river catchment behind. You are now in the headwaters of the Umzimvubu river, which spills into the Indian ocean a couple of hundred kilometers downstream, at Port St. Johns.

This picture is of Route 617, heading southwest from Underberg to Swartberg, Franklin, Kokstad and Matatiele. Probably one of the most remote and scenic routes in all of Africa.

27/08/2024

It’s and it’s

and we’ve got choices..

By following the 🔴 red arrow, guests of THE LODGE and the chalets at Valley Lakes can choose to visit CockFISH Bay.

Famous for yielding the biggest c**k fish yet, hence its name, fisherfolk can choose to fish the early or the evening rise in the lakeshore cove on the 60 hectares of still water (accessible by 4x4 only),

While your backup trail-tracking and back-packing friends and family can pack snacks and enjoy a brisk morning walk or an evening stroll and join you there (only 1.5km) ~~~~

For further details and to book THE LODGE and the chalets at Valley Lakes, visit the following links
🔗 https://valleylakes.co.a/valley-lakes-chalets/
🔗 https://valleylakes.co.za/the-lodge-at-valley-lakes/

• Self-catering
• Sleep 8 each

T’s&C’s apply
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26/08/2024

REDVERSDALE : where the simplicity of quiet mornings are greeted by the serenity and peace found in nature’s gentle rhythms and every day feels like you’ve come home 🍁 🐝 🍂 🐝

For availability, contact details, further information and to book visit the link below and choose Redversdale
https://valleylakes.co.za/redversdale/

16/08/2024

Some girls are just born with the lake in their soul - Valley Lakes is a private collection of farm houses, riverside lodges and lakeside chalets surrounded by beautiful scenery in the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg - ranging between 30 and 45km from Underberg, each offering their own unique farm experiences

To choose and book your next family holiday in the berg, visit our user friendly website and become a fan today

https://valleylakes.co.za/
Xplorer fly fishing

30/07/2024

THE LODGE at Valley Lakes ~~
8 Sleeper • Self-catering

A contemporary country styled lakeside lodge with generous volumes that are designed specifically to enjoy views of the mountain on the one side and the river flowing slowly past on the other ~~

We invite you to kick back and relax, connect with nature, explore the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg and enjoy some of our country’s finest fly-fishing.

For further information, contact details and to book, visit the link
🔗 https://valleylakes.co.za/the-lodge-at-valley-lakes/

23/07/2024

Winter-ness ❄️⛰️🦌~

Valley Lakes is a private collection of self catering holiday accommodation options located on farms between the Ndawana and Ngwagwane Rivers in the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg ⛰️🦌🏔️
Ranging between 30-45km from Underberg, KZN, South Africa

For further information, contact details, availability and to book please visit our website
https://valleylakes.co.za/
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22/07/2024

A proper frost ❄️❄️❄️
One that kicks the blue ticks properly into touch!

We welcome the FIERCE Jack Frost.
The one who comes with serious intent to singe the veld,
And blitz the ticks that seek to binge on our cattle,
Causing the deadly bovine tick-bite fevers,
Namely Red Water and Gall Sickness.
And of course, Biliary in our dogs.

He comes not only to cleanse our grasslands and gardens,

But to woo us into a world of the pale ale,
Wintery wheat and honey hues of dry grasses,
That he leaves in his icy wake…

📸 Pear Tree Cottage
For details, availability and to book visit the link
https://valleylakes.co.za/pear-tree-cottage/
Or WhatsApp +27 82 788 3902

18/07/2024

A wealth of warm undertones unfurl as winter bares her heart to us. It’s not only about the snow you know…
Come and indulge your favourite winter comforts at our lakeside chalets in the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg 30km outside of the friendly town, Underberg 🍂 🤎

For further information, contact details and to book - visit the link
🔗 https://valleylakes.co.za/valley-lakes-chalets/
Or WhatsApp Samantha on +27 (82) 788-3902

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