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Panoramic view of frozen Tugela Falls cascading down the Drakensberg Amphitheatre cliff face in winter

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UNESCO World Heritage Site • Maloti-Drakensberg Park

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Dramatic mountain pass at Jonathans Gate along the Lesotho border in the High Drakensberg

Iconic High Berg Passes & Escarpment Trails

High Altitude Wilderness • Lesotho Border

Detailed route descriptions, GPX tracks and mountain pass guides for all experience levels.

Panoramic sunrise over Tarn Cave, Thaba Ntsu, and the iconic Devils Knuckles peaks

Overnight Caves & Peak Scrambles

Southern Drakensberg Wilderness

Book Ezemvelo sleeping caves and conquer the 137 Khulu peaks above 3,000m.

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The Drakensberg offers Africa's most breathtaking mountain scenery — from towering basalt cliffs and cascading waterfalls to ancient San rock art and quiet highland valleys.

Drakensberg Hikes is your independent one-stop portal covering the Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site and the wider Drakensberg, including areas such as Mnweni that lie outside the World Heritage property. Search verified route profiles, download topographical cave registers, check weather advisories, and contact local mountain guides or accommodation providers directly.

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Rob's cave

Nine Caves in three days

We just love visiting and sleeping in the Drakensberg caves, so why not plan a hike to see as many as possible over three days. Five friends agreed to go with…
Rolands Cave Trek

Drakensberg Trek: Rolands Cave

Nicola Freitas’s video follows a four-day hike from Cathedral Peak Hotel to Roland’s Cave in May 2018. The group walked past Ribbon Falls and camped below the…
Hiker with a red backpack on a grassy trail in the Injisuthi mountains

Injisuthi Trek - Drakensberg

A 3 day circular hike starting at Injisuthi. Day 1 is an uphill 8km hike and 590m elevation gain to Lower Injisuhi Cave. Day 2 is a 6km hike with 320m elevatio…
Waterfall Bluff

Hiking at Sea Level - Wild Coast Sun to Mbotyi

In search of some warmer weather away from the Drakensberg we have just completed a five day, 89 kilometre guided hike (Elevation gain/loss: 1789m / -1778m) fr…
Trees and cottages reflected in a still lake

From Trail to Page: How to Turn Your Hikes into a Photo Journal or Keepsake Book

There's something magical about standing atop a mountain peak or discovering a hidden waterfall after miles of challenging terrain. But as vivid as these momen…
Sehlabathebe National Park

Drakensberg Hiking and Camping Fees 2026/2027

Planning a day hike, a weekend in a cave or a few nights camping in the Drakensberg? Here are the main Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife fees for 2026/2027, brought togeth…
Bannerman Pass Hike

Bannerman Pass Hike

Bannerman Pass was named after former British Prime Minister Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman. It is said that, when viewed from the right angle, the cliffs just s…
Bannerman Pass

Drakensberg: Winter Trek up Bannerman Pass

Nicola Freitas’s video follows a three-day winter circuit from Giant’s Castle camp to Bannerman Hut, up Bannerman Pass and back down Langalibalele Pass. The it…
Mzimkulu Vulture Hide

Mzimkulu Vulture Hide, Southern Drakensberg to Launch in aid of Endangered Vulture Conservation

Update, October 2026: This feature covers the hide’s 2024 launch. Wildlife ACT subsequently announced a reopening from 1 August 2026 after a temporary closure…

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