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Antbear Eco Lodge
Fernhurst Farm, Central Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Getting here
Directions to Antbear Lodge
From Johannesburg
Exit the N3 at the second Estcourt turn-off (175), signposted Wembezi. Turn right and cross the N3. After 500 m turn left onto the dirt road signposted Zulu Waters / Moor Park. After roughly 8 km at the Y-junction take the left fork. Continue ~15 km; the lodge is on the left signposted Antbear Guest House, 5 km after the metal bridge. Drive up the farm road for 2 km.
From Durban
Travel the N3 and take off-ramp 152 between Estcourt and Mooi River towards Hidcote. After 7 km reach a T-junction and turn right towards Giants Castle. After 14 km turn right towards Moor Park onto a dirt road. The lodge is on the right signposted Antbear Guest House, 5.5 km along the dirt road. Drive up the farm road for 2 km.
From Giants Castle
Leave the reserve and stay on the road ~20 km through Hlatikhlu. Turn right towards Mooi River on tar. After 10 km turn left onto dirt signposted Antbear Lodge. The lodge is on the right after 5.5 km. Drive up the farm road for 2 km.
GPS & map
Coordinates: -29.144853, 29.813061
Fly in
750 m grass strip for light aircraft and helicopters; undulating but maintained. No hangar. Courtesy lift available when arranged in advance. Elevation ~4580 ft, length 750 m, width 15 m, frequency 124 — confirm details with the lodge before planning.
Dates and room type
Tell us what you need — we’ll reply from reservations@antbear.co.za and you can keep the conversation on WhatsApp.