Take the N3 (Durban Highway) to the second turn-off to Villiers (this is the one just before the toll gate), turn right to Frankfort and bypass it (you are now on the R26, stay on it till the Rustlers turn-off). 2km past Frankfort turn left following the sign to Reitz, Tweeling & Bethlehem. After 1 hour you arrive in Bethlehem and turn right down the main street to the town centre. Turn left at the Fouriesburg & Ficksburg sign (Commisioner Street). Drive for 30 minutes to Fouriesburg and bypass it. 23km after Fouriesburg turn right onto a dirt road at the "Franshoek Mountain Lodge" signboard. Travel over a railway line and 8.5km over the mountain pass. Almost at the bottom of the pass, you come to a crossroad. Turn right again and travel 3km to the main gate.
From Durban
Take the N3 to Harrismith and then left to Bethlehem ... (see above)
From Cape Town
Take the N1 to Bloemfontein, take the Ladybrand exit and continue to Ficksburg.
From Ficksburg
Take the Fouriesburg road for 9km and turn left onto a dirt road at the Franshoek sign. Travel for 15km over 2 crossroads, and 3km after the 2nd crossroad turn right into Franshoek.
3 Star (TGCSA) (Tourism Grading Council of South Africa)
R390 Dinner, Bed & Breakfast (per person sharing per night) R295 Bed & Breakfast (per person sharing per night)
Children aged 2 - 12 pay half price. Babies are free.
Cooked lunches are available at R60 for European, and R75 for Thai. Light snacks and packed lunches available on request. Prices vary.
50% deposit required.
Methods of payment accepted: Cash, Cheque, Credit Card
** Rates are provided as a guideline only, and are subject to change without prior notice. Please confirm when booking.
Franshoek Mountain Lodge : Ficksburg : South Africa