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
Mbundini Pass is difficult to navigate due to the lack of a path. It is a challenging climb. Read More...
Old Man is in the Injisuthi area. Read More...
John's Cave is in the Garden Castle area below Little Bamboo Mountain. This caves name is given by Dave Sclanders in memory of John C. Durno (junior) who died in 1933 at 15 years of age. Read More...
Set in the KwaZulu-Natal Region, 4.8 km from Killburn Dam, Ezulwini Berg Resort features an outdoor pool and sauna. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms come with a sofa and flat-screen TV. Certain rooms have a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. Rooms include a private ... Read More...
Sunshine Cave is in the Mnweni area. This is a nice cave that can sleep 8 people on a level floor and offers good protection from bad weather. Read More...
Dieu Donne Cottage and Farmhouse are situated at the foot of the Sani Pass Road in the Southern Drakensberg. An ideal relaxing self catering getaway for families or groups of friends - choose between the cottage on the dam that sleeps 8 in 2 large bedrooms or the Farmhouse which sleeps 12 in 6 bedrooms. Read More...
Witches is in the Royal Natal region of the Drakensberg. Read More...
Shepherd's Cave 2 is in the Mnweni area in a Westerly direction heading towards Rwanqa pass. Read More...
The Old Hatchery Bed & Breakfast offers bright rooms 10 km from Underberg at the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg. It features a restaurant and free WiFi is available. The Old Hatchery has different accommodation options, ranging from simple decorated rooms and a family suite at the Oak Tree Lodge to TV-Free ... Read More...
Mitre peak is located in the Cathedral Peak area. Read More...
Boasting free bikes, outdoor swimming pool and views of mountain, Hotel Fordoun is set in Nottingham Road, 2.3 km from Linga Lapa Good food, Butcher, Plants. Among the various facilities of this property are a fitness centre and a garden. The accommodation provides a hot tub, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The rooms co ... Read More...
The Inner Tower is found in the Royal Natal area. It lies next to the famous devils tooth. Read More...
Vaalekop Shelter, a small and seemingly sparsely painted rock art site on the upper reaches of the iMpofana (Mooi) River, KwaZulu-Natal, was flooded by the construction of the Spring Grove Dam downstream. In mitigation, the site was photographed using a proprietary digital imaging process with the acronym CPED (Captur ... Read More...
Dyke Pass is located in the Vergelegen region of the Drakensberg. Read More...
Pholela Shelter is in the Cobham area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: Paintings of the eland do not only reflect that this animal was hunted by the Bushmen, but also its spiritual significance: Bushmen believed that where the eland is, there they would experience divine protection. Read More...
The Ape is in the Injisuthi area. Read More...
Amphingati Peak is located in the Royal Natal National Park. The peak is not listed on the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife map for Royal Natal. The peak name is that given by Chris Murch in his list of Khulu's (peaks greater than 3000m) in South Africa in 1994. Read More...
The Kgotjwane peak is located in the Free State. Read More...
This peak is set high up between Ntonjelana Pass and Mlambonja Pass. The peak is approached from the Kwakwatsi Valley where there is an unnamed pass between two nameless peaks near Mlambonja Pass. There are cairns marking the approach. Read More...
kaNtuba Peak is located in the Vergelegen area. Read More...
The KaNtuba Pass is situated in the Vergelegen area. It is the highest Berg pass. KaNtuba has a sustained gradient and therefore it is manageable to hike. Read More...
Otters Den offers accommodation in Nottingham Road. The accommodation features a spa bath. Flyfishing is 10 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site. Featuring a balcony, the accommodation is fitted with a seating and dining area. There is also a kitchenette, equipped with a microwave. A toaster ... Read More...
Nestled within the Balgowan Valley in a tranquil setting, The Falls Cottages are surrounded by forest, waterfalls and a manicured garden. Guests can enjoy views of the countryside. The homey cottages combine antique furniture pieces with modern conveniences. Each cottage comes with a fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen ... Read More...
Mzimude Pass (North) is located in the Garden Castle area. The pass has no trail and it is not used often. Read More...
Redi is in the Lotheni area. Read More...
Cutback Highway is located within the Mnweni area. Pins and Mweni pass are the closet passes. Read More...
Set on the banks of the Lions’ River and the Midlands Meander, Hawklee Country House offers thatched country cottages, a garden, restaurant and sun terrace. The free standing cottages are decorated in country-style, each offering a spa bath and minibar. Most of the units have river views. Read More...
Valley Lakes is located just off the R617 between Underberg and Kokstad with plenty of hiking up the Ndawana River valley and over into the Ngwagwane River valley in the Bushmansnek area. Each cottage can sleep eight people and is fully furnished and equipped to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The 2 b ... Read More...
Rwanqa Cave is in the Mnweni area. Read More...
Kwamfazi Shelter is in the Amangwane Traditional Authority Area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: Some researchers like Frans Prins believe that larger kaross-clad figures might represent AmaZizi people who adopted Bushman ways during times of drought and during the Mfecane-Difeqane. They are the only group of Bantu ... Read More...
The Kgotjwane East peak is located in the Free State. It is not named on most maps. Read More...
Icidi Cave is found 310m above Icidi pass towards Icidi Crown (North Easterly direction) along a long rock band. Read More...
Cowl View is located within the Monks Cowl area. Organ Pipes Pass is the closest pass. Read More...
Red Wall Peak is in the Injisuthi area. Read More...
Boasting barbecue facilities, Woodcroft is located in Lidgetton, within 1.3 km of Culamoya Chimes. A living room, a kitchen with an oven, and a private bathroom with hot tub are provided. A patio with garden views is offered in every unit. Read More...
Sehonghong Cave is near the top of Sehonghong Peak in the Vergelegen area. The cave can be wet in summer and offers accommodation for 2 people. Read More...
The two lower caves at the top of Thuthumi pass are very close (35m) from each other and each sleep 4 people. Read More...
Katana peak is located in the Giants Castle area. It is considered a complicated climb especially when there is snow. Image description: Looking North after the Long Wall towards Katana in front and the Thumb in the distance. A relatively easy three-hour hike from here to Langalibalele Pass after summiting Mount Durnf ... Read More...
Surrounded by trees and green lawns, Lythwood Lodge offers accommodation in Lidgetton. There is an outdoor pool and a restaurant on site. Guests can enjoy free WiFi access in public areas. This country house is elegantly appointed with an inviting country atmosphere. Each guest room has a seating area, satellite TV and ... Read More...
Set in Nottingham Road, 4.3 km from Stables, Little Milton has free bikes and barbecue facilities, as well as free WiFi. This bed and breakfast offers a garden. The property is situated 5 km from Hobbit House and 6 km from Tourist Information Centre (Nottingham). All units at the bed and breakfast are fitted with a sea ... Read More...
Smuggler's Pass was pioneered by smugglers - hence it's name. The main path forks into two paths but reconnects further up. Read More...
Hiking and Slack-packing Trails in the Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg World Heritage Site. Regarded as one of the premiere hiking ang trekking destinations in the world, the Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg World Heritage site offers an unparalleled South African wilderness experience. Read More...
Turret is in the Monks Cowl region of the Drakensberg. The Turret is in the middle and Amphlett on the right. To the left is Sterkhorn. Read More...
Cathedral Peak is located within the Cathedral Peak area and is near Bell Cave. Read More...
Lynx cave is between Hlathimbe Pass and Mlahlangubo Pass about 70 meters below the top of the escarpment. The cave offers good shelter in bad weather, has a level floor but may be damp in summer. Read More...
Forest Shelter offers excellent shelter however its not a very level cave. Read More...
Khotso Guest Farm is located 10 km from the town of Underberg. This 1300-hectare is a working horse and sheep farm nestled at the foothills of the Drakensberg mountain range. WiFi access is available at a charge. The units come equipped with a kitchen and guests can enjoy views of the mountain view and river view from ... Read More...
Rockeries is located in the Mnweni area. Read More...