On Saturday, 19 September 2026, Hambrook Community Hall, in the neighbouring village where our staff hail from, was filled with a different kind of energy. Grade 12 learners, emerging farmers, unemployed community members, local entrepreneurs and their neighbours came together for the inaugural Hambrook Skills Expo, organised through a partnership between Three Tree Hill Foundation and The Good News Company NPO.
Welcome to Three Tree HillDiscover the Drakensberg Beyond the View
Three Tree Hill is a family-run, four-star lodge with just 24 beds, set above the Mfazimnyama Valley and overlooking Spioenkop Game Reserve. The mountains are magnificent, but they are only the beginning.
This is a landscape layered with stories. Walk the Anglo-Boer War battlefields with guides who bring them to life, explore the hills on foot, mountain bike or on horseback, and spend time with the people who call this place home. Then return to farm-style country cooking, warm hospitality and the relaxed feeling of being welcomed into a family-run lodge.
Fair Trade Tourism certified since 20 11, Three Tree Hill places importance on staff development, relationships with the surrounding community and respect for the natural, cultural and historical heritage of the area. It’s a place for curious travellers who would rather slow down, explore and understand a destination than simply pass through it unaffected.
Make Three Tree Hill part of a wider KwaZulu-Natal safari. Use the lodge as a base for exploring the UNESCO World Heritage site of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park and the Anglo-Boer War Battlefields of Spioenkop, Colenso, Ladysmith Siege and Churchills capture site. Combine your stay with Fugitives’ Drift Lodge to discover the Anglo-Zulu War battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, then continue into Zululand for a safari at Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge or Sungulwane Lodge.
Book 5 nights or more at a combination of these lodges, and receive 5% discount.
What to expect The Lodge
This intimate, luxury 24 bedded lodge is owner-managed by Simon & Cheryl Blackburn whose passion and enthusiasm for Africa’s wildlife, history and culture is immediately evident when you visit. You are welcomed into their home, and invited to experience the warm hospitality, and relaxed atmosphere in their four star family-run lodge.
Activities and ToursExperiences at Three Tree Hill
Pre-booking Essential Guided Experiences
These include horse riding trails, guided game reserve walks & battlefield tours.
At your own pace Self-Guided Experiences
Who needs a guide when there are so many great things to do on your own!
Spioenkop Battlefield Tours
We specialize in the history of the South African War with the Battle of Spioenkop as our focal point.
Nearby Day trips
We recommend a combination of day trips out into the area with your own vehicle.
From our guestsThree Tree Hill Reviews
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Please stay here, it is special.
On arrival we were met by Melanie and Cheryl and a glass of their famous homemade lemonade. It was explained that we would be staying alongside a large party who were celebrating a special birthday. This did not distract from our stay, in fact they treated us like royalty.Our main reason for staying was to visit Spionkop. We did this tour on day 2 with Simon. You must do... Read this review
Shy Sarah, October 2026
United Kingdom
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Unique, beautiful location
Our first accommodation on this year's trip to South Africa was a highlight. The Three Tree Hill Lodge delighted us from start to finish. Uniquely beautiful location, incredibly friendly and helpful staff, wonderful food, and fantastic accommodations. We went on a walking trail, which we thoroughly enjoyed – pure nature. Many thanks to all the staff.
Barbara B, November 2026
Germany
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It felt like visiting friends..
We spent three days at Three Tree Hill Lodge this July with our teenage daughters. From the moment we arrived, we felt warmly welcomed into the team's home. The people at Three Tree Hill took wonderful care of us, providing delicious meals and helping us look for animals through binoculars from the balcony. It felt more like visiting friends than staying in a hotel. The excursions are highly recommended... Read this review
Mike, August 2026
Belgium
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Pure Rustic Beauty
If you really want to experience the beauty of the South African bush accompanied by every comfort, this is the place! Cheryl and her very welcoming staff are pros at making one feel special and cater to every need. But it truly is the unique wild landscape, full of blossoming aloes, that makes one not want to ever leave.There are clever "reveals"- when approaching the cottages, they look like... Read this review
Roberta-Jayne
Toronto, Canada
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This is Africa...WOW.
This is Africa…WOW.. we totally loved this beautiful place , despite the somewhat challenging drive up to it. Melanie and her delightful staff were wonderful, amazing food, great drinks, very clean and comfortable. We stayed in a beautiful lodge with our own viewing deck with a stunning view over the hills. Incredibly peaceful, the history of Spionkop is all around. It is so worth the drive, we were sad... Read this review
Caroline
Devon, United Kingdom
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