Whether you’re after outdoor adventure or lazy days with local treats, there’s plenty to keep you busy during your stay at Elgin. From mountain views to flower picking and river tubing, the Drakensberg countryside invites you to slow down and soak it all in.
Explore the world-famous Sani Pass, just a short drive away. Whether you’re heading up in your own 4×4 or booking a guided tour, the winding mountain road and views from the top are truly unforgettable
On warmer days, grab a tube and float gently down the river — right on your doorstep. It’s a favourite with kids and adults, and the perfect way to unwind in nature.
For the active traveller, Sani Spoors offers a network of scenic single track trails ideal for mountain biking, trail running, or walking. Winding through forest, fields and streams, the routes suit all fitness levels.
Pack a picnic and spend the afternoon under the trees at Kenmo Lake, just a short drive away. Known for its calm waters and peaceful surrounds, it’s a favourite spot with photographers and bird lovers.
Take a scenic ride across the farm and beyond with a guided horseback outing. It’s a beautiful way to explore the surrounding landscape and ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike
When in season, a visit to the nearby Peony Farm is a must. Wander through blooming fields and pick your own bunch of fresh flowers to brighten up your stay.
Just a stroll from your cabin, The Olde Duck is a charming, family-friendly café offering breakfasts, light meals, and something sweet for tea time. Perfect after a morning walk or lazy afternoon.
Also on the property, The Daughters Deli is stocked with homemade and farm-fresh goods. Expect homemade rusks, freshly baked breads, jams, frozen meals, and a selection of local favourites – perfect for stocking up your cabin or taking home a taste of Elgin.
The pristine dairy farms dotted along the Umzimkulu River and its tributaries with the cows feeding in the green pastures and with the backdrop of the Ukhahlamba Mountains and the surrounding World Heritage site is just a spectacular and magnificent setting to be out in the crisp fresh air riding on a mountain bike.
With access to the Sani Spoors with 70km of mountain biking trail, the vision is therefore to create a system of trails on the working farms, catering for all skills levels, that will allow riders to enjoy and “share” the area, while co-existing with the on-going farming operations.
The area is also home to the international acclaimed Sani2C Mountain Bike Race.
9-hole Underberg golf course, the country club also offers a swimming pool, braai area, squash court, cricket & hockey field. Function room. Light meals served all day.
Sani Pass Hotel 9-hole golf course is laid out along the meandering Mkhomzana River with many scenic river crossings on newly constructed swing bridges shadowed by a backdrop of blue mountain peaks presenting a pleasant challenge and other-worldly challenge to any golfer.
18-hole Glen Garrie Golf course is the only 18-hole golf course in the Southern Berg (NGU affiliated). Known to be challenging but fair, the course is ideal for all golfers from seasoned professionals to the first time player.
Permier trout fishing destination in South AfricaUp in the high streams of the Drakensberg there is abundant food for the trout, and so, despite the fact that the water source is often just a healthy trickle, the trout grow very large.
The Southern Drakensberg affords a great variety of fly fishing opportunities. Into this well-watered mountain land of towering peaks and tumbling rivers, are set the twin villages of Underberg and Himeville.
The areas are home to an impressive collection of crystal clear dams and rivers. The Umzimkulu river winds through the farm for 7 km, offering excellent trout fishing,