The beautiful little village of Bergville is located in the KwaZulu-Natal Province, nestling against the dramatic backdrop of the Royal Natal National Park’s amphitheatre in the Drakensberg. During the 1800s, the mighty Thukela River that languidly encircles the town formed a natural border between the Zulu Kingdom to the northeast and the then Colony of Natal to the south.
Thanks to the unparalleled splendour of the surrounding Drakensberg peaks, Bergville boasts an outdoor arena made for outdoor play. Everything goes, from breathtaking hikes through fern-filled forests or flower-bedecked foothills, to top class birding and a treasure trove of San rock art. Take note, the weather here may change in an instant, with 85 percent of the annual rain falling between October and March, while snow often covers the high peaks in winter.
Bergville’s roots may be traced back to 1897, when a retired sea captain decided to establish a small trading post on his farm Kleine Waterval. These days, the village is surrounded by an active farming community with dairy, beef, maize and wheat being produced. The region teems with historic sites and buildings, from the ancient British blockhouse set in the Courthouse grounds to Sandford Park Country Hotel, which started life as a coach house way back in 1850.
The Spioenkop and iNtabamnyama battlefields, where Boer and British forces met in battle from 20 to 24 January 1900, lie about half-an-hour's drive to the northeast of Bergville.
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