The Drakensberg offers the most beautiful scenery imaginable, a challenge for adventure seekers, quiet for nature lovers, accommodation of a world-class standard, hikes for family and mountaineer and picture perfect views.
Information about the Maloti-Drakensberg
Beverley Country Cottages is set in Dargle within the Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, 50 km from Pietermaritzburg. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Some units include a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle in the room. All rooms are fitted with a pri ... Read More...
Situated 33 km away from Underberg, Fairways Holiday Accommodation is set within the Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort, bordering the Drakensberg World Heritage Site. The well-appointed self-catering chalets come with a fully equipped kitchen, including microwave, oven, washing machine and tumble dryer. There i ... Read More...
Rawdons Hotel & Estate features water sports facilities, outdoor swimming pool and tennis court in Nottingham Road. Among the various facilities of this property are barbecue facilities, a garden and a terrace. The hotel offers mountain views, a children's playground, and free WiFi is available. At the hotel, rooms ... Read More...
Ikanti #3 is in the Cobham area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: The painting shows a large herd of eland. The Bushmen mainly painted eland in large herds while rhebuck were painted as being part of smaller family groups. Symbolically, eland herds represent the aggregation phase of social life, when small Bushman b ... Read More...
Mbundini Abbey is in the Mnweni area. Read More...
The Eastern Gully is a Rock Pass situated in the Giant's Castle area. Giants Castle's Eastern Gully is not a commonly used route - mostly due to its technical nature. The pass tops out near the main 3315m summit. Read More...
Lithobolong Peak is the seventh-highest mountain in South Africa, it is located in Injisuthi near Red Wall Peak. Read More...
The Southern Jarateng Pass is the grassier of the three. It is Located in the Giant's Castle region. Read More...
Carbineer Point is located within the Giants Castle area. Jarateng/Jarding's Pass (South) is the closest pass. Image from left to right, Katana, Carbineer Point, Kambule and Mount Durnford. Read More...
Corner Cave is in the Mnweni area. This cave can sleep sleep 8 people and offers good protection from bad weather. The cave has no official name and has thus been called Corner Cave. From a distance it looks like its positioned in a corner. North Peak is a further 2km up Nguza Pass. Rockeries pass is to the right after ... Read More...
From Bushman's Nek camp is a very strenuous 10.6 km hike. A Map and knowledge of the area is necessary as no path exists in parts. The total elevation gain is 859 meters, no part of the hike is downhill. At the top of the pass you will see Goats cave on your right. Read More...
Gypaetus is a steep zig-zag pass to the right of Bannerman Pass started from Bannerman Hut. Read More...
Mlambonja buttress is located in the Cathedral peak area. Mlambonja means hungry dog, it refers to the lack of game in the area meaning the early hunters dogs were left hungry. Read More...
Along Minaret Pass, rockfall might be an issue. The pass is best accessed from Lakes Cave. Minaret Pass is located south of Hodgson's Peak. Read More...
Twin Pools Lodge is set in Balgowan Valley and offers a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities. The elegant studios offer a patio with garden views. Each of them has a private entrance and a seating area with TV. The 2-bedroom apartment has a living room with a fireplace. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also c ... Read More...
Bobs House is a holiday home is set on a private property in Himeville, just 6 km from Underberg. It offers a spacious garden and a games room. The holiday home includes 3 bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen with a separate dining area. The lounge includes satellite TV and surround sound. Read More...
The Saddle is in the Vergelegen area. Read More...
ABS has crafted tours which, wherever possible are ‘off-map’, off the paved roads and designed to immerse you in an African experience. We have personally scouted and selected routes which take you to South Africa’s ‘must visit’ places and points of interest. Our tours are designed to roll along at a safe easy pace wi ... Read More...
Stuart McLean of Birds and Beyond will guide you up the magnificent Sani Pass in search of the endemics and birds on your wishlist. The 4x4 tour into Lesotho will give sightings of Bush Blackcap, Barrat’s Warbler, Gurneys Sugarbird, Drakensberg Siskin and Rockjumper and if another day is added to your memorable trip, C ... Read More...
Ikanti #2 is in the Cobham area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: In this image two tall figures are painted above smaller humans. During trance or altered state of consciousness, shamans felt as if they are “growing taller”. This is the result of psycho-somatic hallucinations experienced during trance. Read More...
The Masubasuba Pass is the most direct way to climb the Hodgson's Peaks. The approach to the pass is spectacularly scenic. The hike up this pass is along the Pholela River Valley and then via Fingall's Rock. Read More...
There are three possible heads to the Mzimkhulu pass. The North pass is easy with a distinct path and offers beautiful scenery. Read More...
Poachers Cave is a large cave in the Cathedral Peak area that could sleep up to 12 people. The cave is closed due to Bushamn Paintings being inside the cave. Read More...
Swiman is in the Garden Castle region of the Drakensberg. Read More...
The Isicatula Pass is found in the Bushman's Nek area. This pass descends from the escarpment into Lesotho by means of a narrow and steep gully. Read More...
Located in Underberg, Hawley House is a holiday home set in a 6-acre garden with a small dam at the bottom of the property. The property is 800 m from Medical facility (Underberg) and free private parking is provided. There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchen. A flat-screen TV and DVD player are offered. The ... Read More...
Notting Hill Lodge is set in Balgowan, within a 16-minute walk of Michaelhouse School and 7 km of Boschhoek Club House. Boasting a shared lounge, this property also provides guests with an outdoor pool. Bosch Hoek Dam is 7 km from the bed and breakfast. At the bed and breakfast, the rooms are fitted with a desk, a TV a ... Read More...
FarSide Farm is situated in Nottingham Road, a 16-minute walk from Linga Lapa Good food, Butcher, Plants, and has a garden, a terrace and a shared lounge. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 8 km of Hobbit House. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The rooms in the bed and br ... Read More...
Outer Horn is in the Cathedral Peak area. From left to right is the Inner Horn, Outer Horn, The Bell and Cathedral Peak. Read More...
Vast Cave is in the Bushmans Nek area, the cave is 6km from Bushmans Nek offices. The hike is easy, the last bit is uphill and you will find a huge deep cave that offers excellent shelter in any weather. Read More...
Located in the Central Drakensberg. Read More...
Giants Cave 2 is on your right going up Giants pass. Read More...
Mpongweni (Sipongweni) South Shelter is in the Cobham area. Paintings on the exterior walls of the Shelter are barely visible due to weathering. It's a steep 250m in altitude climb and about 400m from Mpongweni North Shelter below. Due to the weathering of the paintings it may be better to save your energy for other b ... Read More...
A small cave on the Malmbonja pass offering some shelter. Its not often used as Twins Cave is far better close by. Read More...
Surrounded by nature and bird life, Pleasant Places Guest House in Lidgetton, outside of Howick offers country-style accommodation. It features a garden and a terrace. The thatched accommodation offers en-suite rooms, equipped with sofas and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Each room has a patio with garden and river ... Read More...
Located in Lidgetton, 2.5 km from Spiral Blue, Clydesdale on Lions River offers accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with BBQ facilities. The accommodation features a spa bath. A microwave and fridge are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Read More...
Knuckles South Pass is an easier, grassy pass with a trail unlike the north pass route. Read More...
Tseki Hut is in the Free State. The hut is not in a condition suitable for sleeping in. Read More...
Rwanqa Pass is fairly difficult. It's route is not clearly shown on official maps as the pass is very overgrown. Read More...
Offering mountain views, Midlands Forest Lodge in Balgowan provides accommodation, a garden, a shared lounge and a bar. All units comprise a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchenette with various cooking facilities, including an oven, a microwave and a toaster. A balcony with garden views is offered in all units. Read More...
Chilled Oaks offers accommodation on a working dairy farm in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, 7 km from Fort Nottingham. Free WiFi and secure parking is available on site. This studio apartment features a private entrance and a garden with views of the surroundings. It has a fully-equipped kitchen area, a satellite TV and ... Read More...
Maliba Lower Trail To Black Pool Grade in Tsehlanyane National Park is a 3.1km (1.9 miles), a gentle walk will take about 1 hour 20 minutes to Black Pool. This route follows the Hlotse River and is almost the same distance as the Upper route but has fewer climbs making it enjoyable for all age groups. The Lower trail ... Read More...
Located in Garden Caslte as the top of Mashai Pass this small 2 man shelter may offer a little protection from the elements. Read More...
Viewed from the Garden Castle and can also be seen from Mzimkhylwana Hut area. Read More...
The kaNtuba buttress is among South Africa's highest peaks, although it is not very well known. Read More...
Located in Nottingham Road, Riverholm Country Estate offers accommodation with a patio and kitchen. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and bath. An oven and kettle are also provided. Read More...
Didima Buttress in the Cathedral Peak area and can be reached via Tlanyaku Pass. Read More...
Set on a ridge overlooking the northern and central Drakensberg Mountains, Drakensberg Mountain Retreat features an indoor swimming pool, library, shared lounge area and conference facilities. Each room at Drakensberg Mountain Retreat has an en suite bathroom, and complimentary toiletries are provided for your comfort. Read More...