Moorcroft Manor Boutique Hotel & Restaurant

At the foot of the southern Drakensberg, in the quiet village of Himeville, Moorcroft Manor enjoys the kind of breathtaking natural grandeur that makes you want to take your meals outdoors, even in winter. There’s a tone of unhurried refinement here. Take a seat in the elegant dining room – all dark wood, neutral tones and white tablecloths – or luxuriate on the verandah with views of the ’Berg. The kitchen leans into its surroundings: seasonal menus are built around locally sourced ingredients from Underberg farms and paired with a carefully curated list of local wines. The Manor itself offers 12 luxurious rooms on the very doorstep of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park, a Unesco World Heritage Site, making it the perfect stop for birders, hikers, bikers and 4×4 enthusiasts keen to explore this awe-inspiring slice of South Africa.

Don't leave without trying:
The “ever-changing Natal-style curry”, made with home-ground spices and served with roti, basmati rice, poppadoms, sambals and chutneys.