In the 'hood, Winterton as a destination

Ranging from budget-friendly chalets to luxury Drakensberg hotels, the variety available to Winterton visitors is typical of the abundance of tourist facilities in South Africa. The pretty town of Winterton serves, quite literally, as the gateway to the central Drakensberg some 14 kilometres away, and lies in the foothills of these towering giants, a typical pioneer settlement and one of the ... cont.

1140 Mooihoek Road, Winterton, 3340, Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Directions to The Giraffe House

From King Shaka Airport, Kwazulu Natal:
Driving time: Approximately 3 hours 10 minutes.
1. Exit King Shaka International Airport: Depart from the airport and head southwest on Mdloti Street.
2. Merge onto N2: Take the ramp onto the N2 highway towards Durban.
3. Continue on N2: Stay on the N2 highway for approximately 20 kilometers (12 miles) as you head southwest towards Pietermaritzburg.
4. Take Exit 214 for R33/R614 towards Greytown/Estcourt: After about 20 kilometers (12 miles), take Exit 214 towards the R33/R614.
5. Turn Left onto R33: At the junction, turn left onto the R33 and follow signs towards Greytown/Estcourt.
6. Continue on R33 through Estcourt: Drive on the R33 through Estcourt town center, staying on the same road.
7. Merge onto the R74: After Estcourt, you'll merge onto the R74 heading towards Winterton.
8. Follow R74 to Winterton: Continue on the R74 for approximately 24 kilometers (15 miles) until you reach Winterton.
9. Follow Signs to Ntabamoya Private Game Reserve: In Winterton, follow signs or directions to Ntabamoya Private Game Reserve, which should be along the R74.
10. Arrive at Ntabamoya Private Game Reserve: Turn onto Mooihoek Road and continue for about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) until you reach 1140 Mooihoek Road, which is the address of Ntabamoya Private Game Reserve.

From O.R. Tambo Airport, Johannesburg:
Driving time: Approximately 4h 15min
1. Exit O.R. Tambo International Airport: Depart from the airport and head southwest on O R Tambo Airport Rd towards the R21.
2. Merge onto R21: Take the ramp onto the R21 highway and drive for approximately 5 kilometers (3 miles).
3. Join the N12/N3 highway: Merge onto the N12/N3 highway toward Johannesburg/Durban.
4. Continue on N3 Highway: Follow the N3 highway for about 275 kilometers (170 miles) in the direction of Durban. You'll pass through Johannesburg and then travel towards the south.
5. Take the Exit 194 for R74: After approximately 275 kilometers (170 miles) on the N3, take exit 194 for the R74 toward Bergville/Winterton.
6. Turn Left onto R74: At the T-junction, turn left onto the R74 and proceed toward Winterton.
7. Continue on R74 through Winterton: Drive through Winterton town center, staying on the R74.
8. Follow Signs to Ntabamoya Private Game Reserve: Continue on the R74 for approximately 13 kilometers (8 miles). Along the route, you should encounter signs directing you to Ntabamoya Private Game Reserve.
9. Arrive at Ntabamoya Private Game Reserve: Turn onto Mooihoek Road and continue for about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) until you reach 1140 Mooihoek Road.

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