New Drakensberg Nature Reserve
South Africa’s Drakensberg mountains have a new 6,500-hectare nature reserve. The new Northern Drakensberg Nature Reserve is working with communities and will preserve ancient rock art, vital grass...
Monks Cowl to Sterkspruit Falls
Drakensberg Hikes
Route: Monks Cowl to Sterkspruit Falls
Distance: 1.5 km (3 km return)
Duration: 1.5 hours (day hike)
This easy walk starts at the Monks Cowl entrance. Take the well-marked path down to the falls. 1 to 2 hours in total time returning back to Monks Cowl entrance.
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