Mackaya Bella Country Lodge  Verified Listing

Mackaya Bella Country Lodge offers dinner, bed & breakfast and is located in Rood Nature Reserve, the most beautiful part of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Mountain Range, in Central Drakensberg. The access road is unpaved. All-terrain vehicles, & vehicles with good clearance are recommended during the Summer rainy season.

Each 18 square-metre thatched-roof rondawel contains a comfy queen-size bed and a private bathroom with a shower and basin, and a separate toilet and basin. Each fully carpeted unit contains a TV, tea/coffee, a wardrobe, a table and 2 chairs.

Mackaya Bella Lodge is nestled below this unique mountain range. Time slows down as you enter our gate and a deep sense of peace and relaxation prevails, promising for a restful stay. If you have an adventurous spirit, enjoy nature and like something different then Mackaya Bella Country Lodge is a special place to visit.

Due to the incredible diversity of bird, plant and insect life, and a vast collection of San Rock Art paintings, the area has been declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Road access:
During the Summer rainy season, a 4-wheel drive or a high-rise SUV is recommended (approximately October to March).
For the rest of the year, a vehicle with good ground clearance is recommended. We have a scheduled free transfer for guests to/from a secure location on the main road each day, and transfers outside these times for a fee. Parking is available at this location.

* Thatched-roof stone-clad rondawels
* En-suite bathroom
* Separate toilets
* Bathroom towels and amenities
* Mountain/landmark views
* Heater
* Fan
* Hairdryer
* 2 Hot water bottles
* Flat-screen TV
* Tea/coffee facilities
* The rooms can be serviced on request
* Terrace/patio
* Sitting area
* Desk

From our patio area, watch eagles, hawks, and various types of bok, and enjoy spectacular views of Cathkin Peak, Champagne Castle, Monks Cowl and Dragons Peak. From here is the best angle to view these mountains, and makes for an Instagramable moment, as the sun sets behind these beautiful peaks.

The Sterkspruit River meanders along the flood plain below the lodge, offering crystal pools for hikers to cool off during the hot summer months. This area is steeped in the history of the San and the Nguni people. Wildlife often spotted on the property include owls, hawks, eagles, klipspringer, rhebok, jackal, porcupine, otter, baboon, monkey, and bushpig. Most evenings, we hear the Jackals call from the foothills around the lodge.

* Breakfast is served in the main lodge dining room daily from 0730 am to 0900. Dinners served at 1830. Eaerly breakfast and late dinner possible by advance arrangement.
* The 1st communal lounge area with a large screen TV
* The 2nd communal lounge has a fireplace
* The honesty bar is situated in the main dining room
* Shared fridge and microwave in the main dining room for guests use.

* uKhahlamba Drakensberg World Heritage Site
* San Rock Art
* Hiking
* Anglo Boer War Battlefields
* Helicopter flights over the berg
* Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey show
* Reptile Park
* Drakensberg Boys Choir
* Golf
* River Rafting
* Zipline tours
* Hot Air Ballooning
* Horse Riding
* Craft beer and Wine Tasting
* Cheese and Chocolate Tasting
* Local Craft Shops