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Tiffindell (Nearest town Rhodes)
Eastern Cape
South Africa's only ski resort! Deep in the heart of the Southern Drakensberg, cradled in the shadow of the majestic Ben McDhui Peak at 3001m, lies Tiffindell Ski Resort. This resort guarantees you three full months of skiing per year. It's a romantic's paradise - a team spirited getaway - a dream family holiday.
The resort offers a beginner slope, and two main ski slopes. Our team of experienced snow groomers pride themselves in ensuring you'll always find perfect skiing conditions. Our state of the art snowmaking guarantees you the best skiing experience, no matter what Mother Nature is thinking. Our highly experienced local and international instructors will teach you quickly and safely, whether you're on snow for the first time, or just want a few technique pointers.
Stay in cosy, comfortable timber lodgings with central heating. Our accommodation sleeps up to 200 guests, and is all within 100 metres of the slope. Choose from our first-class luxury leisure chalets to budget lodge accommodation.
Sit down to a full English breakfast before hitting the slopes, and then enjoy a hearty three-course dinner at the end of an exhilarating day. Sip gluhwein and warm by the fire in Ice Station 2720, South Africa's highest pub. Take a break from the slopes at Yeti's mountain pub. Get blown away by our resort entertainment, drink shooters upside down, witness ski-burning ceremonies, enjoy our cabaret and an evening of good fun with friends. Fun for the whole family is guaranteed.
Tiffindell's winter season is from mid May until early September.
Let us custom build your package for you today. Group rates also available.
The resort offers a beginner slope, and two main ski slopes. Our team of experienced snow groomers pride themselves in ensuring you'll always find perfect skiing conditions. Our state of the art snowmaking guarantees you the best skiing experience, no matter what Mother Nature is thinking. Our highly experienced local and international instructors will teach you quickly and safely, whether you're on snow for the first time, or just want a few technique pointers.
Stay in cosy, comfortable timber lodgings with central heating. Our accommodation sleeps up to 200 guests, and is all within 100 metres of the slope. Choose from our first-class luxury leisure chalets to budget lodge accommodation.
Sit down to a full English breakfast before hitting the slopes, and then enjoy a hearty three-course dinner at the end of an exhilarating day. Sip gluhwein and warm by the fire in Ice Station 2720, South Africa's highest pub. Take a break from the slopes at Yeti's mountain pub. Get blown away by our resort entertainment, drink shooters upside down, witness ski-burning ceremonies, enjoy our cabaret and an evening of good fun with friends. Fun for the whole family is guaranteed.
Tiffindell's winter season is from mid May until early September.
Let us custom build your package for you today. Group rates also available.
- Skiing and Snowboarding (May to September)
- Equipment available
- Ice Station 2720
- Yetis Retreat
- Massage
- Sauna
- Conferencing
- Restaurant
- Trout fishing
- Day care
- Medical facilities
- Hikes to spectacular McDhui Peak and Telle Falls
- 3 star - TGCSA (Tourism Grading Council of South Africa)
Tiffindell offers 3 and 4 night packages which are inclusive of bed, breakfast, ski and snowboard equipment hire and ski pass for your entire stay, as well as emergency medical assistance and resort entertainment. Juniors under 12 years receive a 30% discount and under 5 years stay free!
Main Lodge (Sleeps 2 - 4 people)
Situated above the dining area in the main lodge, sharing communal bathrooms on the ground floor.
OFF PEAK from R1 469 per person per package
PEAK from R2 099 per person per package
Commune Cabin (Sleeps 4 people)
Consists of four rooms, sleeping 2 people in each.
Shared bathroom (shower), separate toilet and sitting area.
OFF PEAK from R1 803 per person per package
PEAK from R2 577 per person per package
McDhui Lodge (Sleeps 2 - 6 people)
Situated 100m away from the main lodge, up-slope.
Rooms with ensuite / shared bathroom.
Not suitable for groups with small children or the elderly.
OFF PEAK from R2 136 per person per package
PEAK from R3 052 per person per package
Private Chalets & Family Chalets (Sleeps 4 - 6 / 6 - 8 people)
Private Chalet consists of 2 rooms with shared bathroom and separate toilet.
Family Chalet consists of 4 rooms with a shared bathroom (shower) and separate toilet.
OFF PEAK from R2 643 per person per package
PEAK from R3 776 per person per package
Luxury Leisure Chalets (Sleeps 4 - 12 people)
B&B or self-catering option. Includes en-suite bathrooms, kitchen, dining area,
lounge and guest toilet, boot room with laundry facilities. Balcony with slope views.
DSTV is available but you must take your own DSTV card.
OFF PEAK (B&B) from R3 059 per person per package
OFF PEAK (Self catering) from R2 914 per person per package
PEAK (B&B) from R4 370 per person per package
PEAK (Self catering) from R4 163 per person per package
SUMMER TARIFFS
Rates include VAT and are per adult per night.
Under 12 Less 30%, under 5 stay free.
Prices subject to change without notice.
Rates include tourism levy of R5 per person per night
DINNER, BED, BREAKFAST & LUNCH (Includes mountain biking, on-site fly-fishing and hikes/walks)
Family Chalets
The chalet has 2 rooms with a double bed each and 2 rooms with 2 single beds.
The chalet has a shower, toilet and sun deck.
The small entrance area has a sleeper couch.
COST: R430
Private Chalets
Each chalet has 1 room with a double bed and 1 room with a single bed and pull out single.
The chalet has a toilet, bathroom and sitting room with a sleeper couch.
COST: R430
Leisure Chalet (12 Sleeper)
This double storey self catering chalet has 4 bedrooms, an open plan kitchen and dining room, a lounge, 2 en-suite bathrooms and 2 other bathrooms. 3 of the bedrooms have double beds and 1 bedroom has 2 single beds each, with a loft area sleeping another 4.
6 Sleeper
This double storey self catering chalet has 2 bedrooms, an open plan kitchen, dining room, lounge, 1 en-suite bathroom and 1 other bathroom. 1 Bedroom has 1 double bed and 1 bedroom has 2 single beds. It has a loft area sleeping another 2. (Min 2 people in a 6 sleeper and 6 people in a 12 sleeper)
SELF CATERING: R445
FULLY INCLUSIVE: R755
Camping
R30 per person per night for use of showers.
All above mentioned rates are subject to change without prior notice.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total package cost is payable within 7 days of making the reservation. The balance of the total package cost is due no later than the one month before arrival date. The Company reserves the right to cancel any reservation for which the total price has not been paid by the due date, in which case the deposit will be forfeited to the Company.
Methods of payment accepted: Cash, Credit Card, Deposit / Internet Transfer
** Rates are provided as a guideline only, and are subject to change without prior notice.
Please confirm when booking.
Follow the N1 through Bloemfontein . On the Southern outskirts take the turnoff to Aliwal North (N6) Kerkstraat / Church street. Follow the signs to Aliwal North through Reddersburg, Smithfield, and Rouxville. On entering Aliwal, turn right at the first robots. Travel along the main road and turn left before the church towards Lady Grey / Tiffindell. Do not go to Jamestown. Drive past Lady Grey (it is off the road) and after another 74km you will arrive in Barkly East. En route to Barkly East you will pass a big sign that says "Tiffindell via Wartrail". This route is shorter and accessible with 2WD, but rough in some sections. It takes you to the Bidstone base Station where you can safely park your car and catch the shuttle up. This route is supported by the local community in the event of an emergency. Call 045-974 9900 (Chris or Kath) for latest road conditions or emergency assistance.
FROM DURBAN - 650km (7.5hrs)
Go to Kokstad via Port Shepstone and then Harding. Follow the route through Mount Ayliff, Mount Frere, Tsolo, Maclear, Ugie, Elliot and Barkly East. Watch out for children, animals and potholes when traveling through the old Transkei.
FROM CAPE TOWN - 1177km (13hrs)
Head for Aliwal North, via Colesburg, Venterstad and Burgersdorp. Then follow directions as from JHB from Aliwal.
FROM PORT ELIZABETH - 642kms (7.5hrs) FROM EAST LONDON - 521kms (6hrs)
Head to Barkly East via Grahamstown, Fort Beaufort, Seymour,Whittlesea, Queenstown, Dordrecht, Indwe, Elliot, and then on to Barkly East. From East London travel via Stutterheim and Cathcart to get to Queenstown and then follow instructions as from Port Elizabeth. It is shorter via the Transkei (N2 > Nqamakwe > Tsomo > Engcobo > Elliot > Barkly)
AT BARKLY EAST PHONE ABOUT ROAD CONDITIONS AND SHUTTLE AVAILIBILITY
(if you did not make arrangements when booking your holiday you may experience timing delays).
There are suitable toilet facilities at FK Sports Cafe. Follow the signs to Rhodes going left at Alex Multiplex and then right after the Barkly East Bottle Store, the road soon becomes dirt. From here it is 60 km of good dirt road to Rhodes. When arriving at Rhodes and you are catching the shuttle, follow the signs to Walkerbouts, the shuttle pick up point. If you are driving up, CHECK ROAD INFORMATION BOARD JUST OUTSIDE RHODES - a 2WD 1300 vehicle with no trailer will make it up in good weather.