Title: Visit Forest Ranger: 2026 Travel Guide for Forest Ranger, Giant's Castle Game Reserve | Expedia.com [Hotels in Forest Ranger](https://expedia.com/Forest-Ranger-Hotels.d553248635975867669.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Forest Ranger](https://expedia.com/Forest-Ranger-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975867669.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Forest Ranger](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Forest-Ranger.d553248635975867669.Car-Rental-Guide)[Forest Ranger Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Forest-Ranger.d553248635975867669.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Forest Ranger ## Travel Guide ## Visit Forest Ranger Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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(165 reviews) Everything was spot on Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F16%2F2026&endDate=3%2F17%2F2026&selected=5524801&PinnedHotelID=5524801&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975867669) ![Cayley Mountain Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10400000/10392900/10392857/96c7b695_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cayley Mountain Resort D184 Central Drakensberg Cathkin Park KwaZulu-Natal $83 nightly $97 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly farm stay in Cathkin Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and water park access (surcharge). 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Champagne Valley Champagne Valley Stay at this chalet in Giant's Castle Game Reserve. Popular attractions Cathkin Peak and Champagne Castle are located nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Giants-Castle-Game-Reserve-Hotels-Hidden-Gem-With-Magnificent-Lake-And-Mountain-Views.h100140501.Hotel-Information) ![Cosy Cottage with Magnificent Lake and Mountain Views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100140000/100133900/100133852/f432d49a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cosy Cottage with Magnificent Lake and Mountain Views Champagne Valley Champagne Valley Stay at this cottage in Giant's Castle Game Reserve. Popular attractions Cathkin Peak and Champagne Castle are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) Top views Top Ambience The hosts were super helpful and friendly. We loved the cottage. It had a cosy, homely charm, fully equipped with cooking utensils and braai facilities. It was very clean and neat. WIFI and TV worked well. The cottage is well situated and close to various middleberg outdoor experiences and great ... Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Giants-Castle-Game-Reserve-Hotels-Cosy-Cottage-With-Magnificent-Lake-And-Mountain-Views.h100133852.Hotel-Information) ![Ama Casa Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24990000/24984300/24984213/394e21e6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ama Casa Cottages 19/20/21 Inkungu Estate Cathkin Park KwaZulu-Natal Stay at this cottage in Cathkin Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. [](https://expedia.com/Cathkin-Park-Hotels-Ama-Casa-Cottages.h24984213.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Forest Ranger](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975867669&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Discover the mountain views and restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Champagne-Castle-Giants-Castle-Game-Reserve.d6090701.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cathedral Peak 5/5(2 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cathedral Peak during your travels in Giant's Castle Game Reserve. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Cathedral-Peak-Giants-Castle-Game-Reserve.d6090703.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cathkin Peak 5/5(3 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cathkin Peak during your travels in Giant's Castle Game Reserve. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants. 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