Loteni is wild and lonely a ravine hideaway in the shadow of the high peaks. Its name means 'in the ashes', from the burnt appearance of the shale found in this river valley in the magnificent southern Drakensberg.
The
reserve has a hutted camp of 12 self-contained bungalows, each with its own
refrigerator, gas stove, bathroom and toilet, as well as bedding , crockery
and cutlery and two self-contained cottages. Visitors bring their own food
and do their own cooking [the nearest shop is at Loteni, some 14 km away).
The campground, lying 2 km from the hutted camp, has 12 sites with an
ablution block with hot and cold water. Simes Rustic Cottage, equipped with
gas, lies on the shore of a small, trout-stocked dam, which is reserved for
use by the occupants of the cottage. Visitors must bring their own food and
linen.
Loteni
lies 72 km west of the village of Nottingham
Road, on the road to
Himeville (turn right at the Loteni Store and you'll reach the entrance
to the reserve after ten kilometres). The gates are open between 5 a.m. and
7 p.m. from 1 October to 31 March, and from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. between 1 April
and 30 September. Fishing licenses and permits may be obtained from the camp
manager. Picnickers are Welcome, but should note that fires are prohibited.