Directions
Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge is centrally located, about 4 hours from Johannesburg, Durban or Bloemfontein. Follow the main routes to Harrismith. From Harrismith take the R712 in the direction of Clarens/Golden Gate. At the town of Phuthaditjhaba take the R57 and continue straight through Phuthaditjhaba over the Namahadi River and enter the Sentinel Peak Park at the Toll Gate. Follow the signs to Witsieshoek which is about 27kms from where you first entered Phuthaditjhaba.
From Durban / Natal (Total distance 370kms)
Take the N3 north-west towards Johannesburg for about 295kms (depending on the exact point of departure).
Outside Harrismith take Exit 29 / N5 off-ramp. The road sign says “N5 Harrismith / Bethlehem (N1) Bloemfontein.
After 4.5kms turn left onto the R74. The road sign says “R74 (R712) Phuthaditjhaba Bergville”
(After 8.6kms do NOT turn left onto the R74 to Bergville. Continue straight. The road number changes to R712 here).
After 28.9kms merge left via the ramp. The road sign says “R57 Phuthaditjhaba”
Follow the road for 29.8kms through the town and subsequent rural villages. Do not turn left or right off this road.
At 29.8kms take the left fork, following the signboard to “Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge”.
The Lodge is 1km after the fork.
From Johannesburg (Total distance 370kms)
Take the N3 south-east to Durban for about 295kms (depending on the exact point of departure).
Outside Harrismith take Exit 29 / N5 off-ramp. The road-sign says “N5 Harrismith Bethlehem (R74) Phuthaditjhaba”
After 4.5kms turn left onto the R74. The road sign says “R74 (R712) Phuthaditjhaba Bergville”
(After 8.6kms do NOT turn left onto the R74 to Bergville. Continue straight. The road number changes to R712 here).
After 28.9kms merge left via the ramp. The road sign says “R57 Phuthaditjhaba”
Follow the road for 29.8kms through the town and subsequent rural villages. Do not turn left or right off this road.
At 29.8kms take the left fork, following the signboard to “Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge”.
The Lodge is 1km after the fork.
From Clarens (Total distance 80kms)
Take the R712 out of the town, in the direction of Golden Gate National Park, Phuthaditjhaba and Harrsmith.
After 49kms turn right, following the sign “R57 Phuthaditjhaba”
Follow the road for 29.8kms through the town and subsequent rural villages. Do not turn left or right off this road.
At 29.8kms take the left fork, following the signboard to “Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge”.
The Lodge is 1km after the fork.
How far is it to Witsieshoek?
Bloemfontein to Witsieshoek
348 kms – about 5 hours
Johannesburg to Witsieshoek
345 km – about 4 hours
Durban to Witsieshoek:
369 km – about 4 hours
Location: 28° 41′ 10.50″S 28° 54′ 1.57″E
Please note: If you use a GPS, ensure that the route goes through the town of Phuthaditjhaba.
If the route offered by your GPS is through the Royal Natal Park, don’t try it – that route does not exist!