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Tillietudlem Nature Reserve
4 Star accommodation offered in a beautifully restored country house. 
Ogram's Country House

Ogram’s is a lovingly restored country house dating back to the late 19th century. The house is set under a huge oak tree with rolling lawns that overlook several trout dams. Roaring fires, original Oregon pine floors, sash windows and high ceilings perfectly capture the magic of a bygone era.

2000 hectare of protected grasslands. 


Nature Reserve
More that 10 antelope species roam the reserve , including the elusive and vulnerable Oribi.

Tillietudlem has been declared as a Biodiversity Stewardship Reserve by Ezemvelo KZNWildlife 

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Ogram's Country House

Ogram’s is a lovingly restored country house dating back to the late 19th century. Enjoy endless views over Otter dam and the Inhlosane mountain.

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Hleka Manzi Self cater lodge

Perched over a spectacular 30m waterfall on the upper reaches of the Elands River. An expansive wooden deck overlooks the canopy of indigenous forest with spectacular views of the Inhlosane Mountain. 

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Nguni Stud
Tillietudlem Nature Reserve is the proud owner of Inhluzane Nguni's and boasts a herd of over 300 magnificent animals.
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Birding

The reserve is a birding paradise with regular sightings of the blue crane, secretary bird, orange breasted long-claw, yellow-breasted pipit, buff streaked chat and ground woodpecker to mention a few. Other birds that may be seen include the critically endangered blue swallow and Cape parrot.

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Current Specials

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Book directly with us and receive 10% off your stay.

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 Mid-week special - Book 2 nights with us and get the third free. Valid Monday to Thursday only!

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We have  strategically partnered with organisations that are passionate about conservation. 

OUR PARTNERS

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Our  story

about us

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What we are 

Tillietudlem Nature Reserve is a 2000 ha nature reserve situated in the most scenic part of the Midlands Meander. Its main function is to protect one of the most threatened eco-systems in Africa – the mountain mist-belt grasslands.

Where we started

The first 731 ha of what is now the reserve was purchased in 1997 by the current owner . Being a passionate  conservationist he envisioned the property being restored to its former glory . Though the years neighboring properties where acquired to form the 2000ha nature reserve known as Tillietudlem

Biodiversity Stewardship Reserve

After years of dedication to conservation, we where declared a biodiversity stewardship reserve by Ezemvelo KNZ Wildlife in 2019 in terms of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas (Act 57 of 2003) and Biodiversity (Act 10 of 2004)

Where we are today

Today the reserve is home to 16 mammal species, more the 150 bird species, 2 game lodges, 5 trophy trout dams and more.