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Kangelani Lodge
Kangelani Lodge is a peaceful African-style retreat perched on Alverstone Hill, offering panoramic views over the Assagay Valley and located just minutes from Hillcrest. Crafted from log and stone, the lodge combines rustic charm with homely comfort, making it ideal for guests visiting family nearby, travelling for business, or exploring the area. Accommodation includes standard guest rooms, self-catering units, and luxury tents—suitable for couples, families, or longer stays. Each room features a bar fridge, microwave, coffee/tea station, and complimentary toiletries. Hairdryers and irons are available on request. Guests can enjoy evening meals on request, relax at the bar, or use the braai and pool facilities. The exclusive pool area is perfect for those lazy summer days and offers a peaceful space to unwind, especially at night under the stars. For something special, Kangelani features a bush boma encircled by aloes and indigenous trees—ideal for chilly nights spent wrapped in a blanket around an open fire or enjoying a traditional potjie evening. The cosy pub with a fireplace provides a warm atmosphere for evening drinks, while the underground wine cellar offers a unique and intimate dining experience for up to six guests. Breakfast at Kangelani is considered a highlight, with hearty English options served alongside a healthy spread of yoghurts, cereals, and fruit. The morning atmosphere near the pool combines an indoor-outdoor feel that sets a relaxed tone for the day. The indigenous gardens provide a tranquil setting for a stroll, while The Cellar offers a private space for intimate dinners or small gatherings. The nearby bar area is a casual spot to enjoy drinks or watch a game in good company. Ideally located near top Durban schools and just 25 minutes from the coast, Kangelani Lodge also provides easy access to Hillcrest’s vibrant cafés and the Valley of a Thousand Hills, making it a welcoming and versatile base for any traveller.
Area Info
Kangelani Lodge enjoys a prime location perched on Alverstone Hill, with sweeping views over the Assagay Valley and a peaceful, natural setting that feels worlds away—yet it’s just five minutes from central Hillcrest. Guests benefit from easy access to both the M13 and N3 freeways, with Durban only 20 minutes away and Pietermaritzburg just 30 minutes by car. The lodge is also close to top Durban schools like Kearsney College, St Mary’s, and Thomas More, making it a convenient base for families visiting the area.
Surrounded by beautifully maintained indigenous gardens, the lodge offers a tranquil atmosphere, enhanced by its close proximity to the Alverstone Conservancy, where guests may catch glimpses of buck, zebra, and wildebeest. Whether you’re exploring the Valley of a Thousand Hills, enjoying the cafés and amenities of Hillcrest, or heading to the coast, Kangelani Lodge provides the perfect balance of comfort, convenience, and natural beauty.
Units and Rooms
Executive Suite Serengeti
Guests: 2
Spacious suite with private entrance, king-size four-poster bed, private lounge, and full en-suite bathroom featuring a double shower and outdoor garden shower. Includes microwave, bar fridge, and tea/coffee station. Hairdryer, and an iron on request.
Deluxe Queen Room Kariba
Guests: 2
Deluxe bedroom with a queen-size bed and full en-suite bathroom opening onto a covered verandah. Includes air-conditioning, coffee and tea facilities, a microwave, and a bar fridge. Hairdryer and iron available on request.
Premium Queen Room Mombasa
Guests: 2
Premium room with a queen bed and en-suite shower. Opens onto a verandah with patio furniture. Includes air-conditioning, microwave, bar fridge, and coffee/tea facilities. Hairdryer and iron available on request for added convenience.
Classic Queen Room Kalahari
Guests: 2
Classic bedroom with queen-size bed and full en-suite bathroom. Opens onto a covered verandah with a patio table and two chairs. Includes coffee/tea facilities, microwave, bar fridge and free Wi-Fi. Hairdryer and iron available on request.
Deluxe Family Suite Zanzibar
Guests: 4
Air-conditioned Family Suite upstairs with two interleading bedrooms—one with a queen bed, the other a king bed—each with en-suite bathrooms featuring a shower, basin, and toilet. Private verandahs. Hairdryer and iron available on request.
Deluxe Apartment Ukubona
Guests: 3
This apartment features a wooden deck with outdoor seating, an umbrella, and a braai, a lounge with a ¾ sleeper couch, an open-plan kitchen, a bedroom with a king-size bed, a bathroom with a shower, and a flat-screen TV with DStv.
Classic Apartment Etosha
Guests: 3
3-Sleeper apartment with king or twin beds, sleeper couch, en-suite shower, full kitchen, lounge, four-seater dining table, flat-screen TV with DStv, private garden with six-seater table, gas heater, and fireplace. Dog-friendly and comfortably furnished.
Premium Apartment Catembe
Guests: 3
Wooden patio deck which is equipped with a patio table, umbrella and a braai. Lounge with open open-plan Kitchen. Bedroom has a king-size bed, and 3/4 sleeper couch in the lounge. Bathroom with shower, flat screen TV with DStv and fully equipped kitchen.
Okuhle Kangelani House
Guests: 4
Enjoy exclusive use of a two-bedroom house with king or twin beds, a bathroom with a shower, an open-plan granite kitchen, dining area, a lounge with DStv, Wi-Fi throughout, and a hairdryer and iron available on request.
Deluxe Cottage Kruger
Guests: 3
3-Sleeper apartment with king or twin beds, sleeper couch, en-suite shower, full kitchen, lounge, four-seater dining table, flat-screen TV with DStv, private garden with six-seater table, gas heater, and fireplace. Dog-friendly and comfortably furnished.
Luxury Tent (Malongane)
Guests: 2
Luxury tent with queen bed, air-conditioner/heater, flat-screen TV with DStv, tea/coffee station, bar fridge, microwave, and bamboo flooring. The bathroom has a bath and a shower. Verandah with seating. Hairdryer and iron available on request.
