STAY AT QWANTANI

Stay at Qwantani, Sterkfontein Dam

Qwantani is a First Group resort on the water at Sterkfontein Dam, set inside the nature reserve in the foothills of South Africa’s northern Drakensberg. Guests stay in 53 spacious three-bedroom chalets, each with a kitchen, fireplace and private patio facing the lake or gardens, with guided nature activities, a restaurant and a spa on site.

Your chalet by the lake

Each chalet sleeps up to six in three bedrooms with two bathrooms, so couples get room to spread out and families or friends travelling together share one front door. Cook in your own fully equipped kitchen or on the patio braai (South Africa’s much-loved barbecue), light the fire on cool evenings, and watch the light change over the water. Linen, towels and Wi-Fi are included, and chalets are serviced daily except Sundays and public holidays.

CHALET AT A GLANCE

Sleeps

Up to 6

Bedrooms / bathrooms

3 / 2

Kitchen

Fully equipped, self-catering

Living

Lounge with fireplace, dining area

Outside

Private patio with braai, lake or garden view

Included

Linen, towels, Wi-Fi, serviced daily except Sundays and public holidays

Pets

Designated dog-friendly chalets

Into the wild, straight from your door

Guided hikes

Short walks to the escarpment or a longer guided trek to Vulture Rock and San rock-art shelters.

Fly fishing

Cast for yellowfish in the dam’s famously clear water, straight from the shore.

Horse riding

Trail rides into the mountains for all levels, with pony rides for children.

On the water

Kayaking, canoeing and sailing, plus tubing and jet-skiing for thrill-seekers, and guided scuba dives for beginners and experienced divers.

4×4 nature drives

Guided trips through Silent Valley and up Mount Lebanon, spotting antelope and big mountain views.

Birdwatching

Look out for Cape vultures and black eagles over the cliffs, and the occasional bearded vulture.

Boat trips

Motor-yacht cruises to Amanzi Bay and around Mount Lebanon, perfect at sunset.

Slow days at the resort

When you’d rather stay put, book a treatment at La Vita Spa, relax in the Jacuzzi or by the pool, or play tennis, squash or nine-hole adventure golf. The Marshall Eagle Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner overlooking the dam, and the boma hosts traditional South African braai evenings. Children have the Fred First Kids Club and a daily entertainment programme.

Travelling with a dog?

Qwantani welcomes dogs, with designated chalets, a fenced play area, walking trails and a doggy menu. Please read the resort’s dog policy before you book.

Wake up on the water

Check live rates and availability, or contact our reservations team. Rates are in South African rand (ZAR), and specials show when you check your dates.

You'll book securely on Qwantani's booking page.

Qwantani owner? Book your stay through -