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
Valemount Country Lodge is set in beautiful gardens which blend into 48 ha of natural riverine bush and woodland. Guests can enjoy leisurely walks on the property, ramble up the trails or relax under the shade of our old gracious trees surrounding the Lodge. The Lodge sleeps 12 guests in a choice of 4 luxurious suites ... Read More...
Rwanqa Cave 2 is in the Mnweni area about 240m before Rqanqa Cave. Read More...
Singati Wall is in the AmaZizi Traditional Authority Area which includes the the Busingatha, Okhombe and Obanjaneni wards. Read More...
Verkyker Buttress is in the Garden Castle area. Read More...
Sneak away to stunning views of sunsets and snow capped mountains in the Southern Drakensberg. Tumble In offers 4 large, comfortable bed-sitters en-suite in a peaceful 1 ha park-like garden. Situated on the Sani Road, between the villages of Underberg and Himeville, it is the ideal accommodation for those wanting to e ... Read More...
Scaly Peak is in the Injisuthi region of the Drakensberg. Read More...
Pins Buttress is in the Mnweni area. Read More...
Senotlolong (Thamathu) Peak is in the Bushmans Nek area. Read More...
Ifidi Buttress is in the Mnweni area of the Northern Drakensberg. Read More...
Organ Pipes Peak is located within the Cathedral Peak area. Read More...
Litseketseke is located in the Lotheni area. Read More...
Under The Oak is a property with barbecue facilities set in Underberg, within just 600 m of Spar Food Store (Underberg) and a 9-minute walk of Major Adventures. Read More...
A hike of 2km which follows the Lotheni River and leads to the spectacular Jacobs Ladder Waterfall. Read More...
Rhino Peak (Thaba Ngcobo) is located in the Garden Castle area. The start is at the Garden Castle office and the route is generally up Mashai Pass. Fastest Known Times (KFT) Men 1. Kane Reilly 2:15.002. Johardt van Heerden - 2:16.003. Mlungisi Mazibuko 2:27.004. Rory Scheffer 2:29.005. Robert Rorich 2:30.006. Lucky ... Read More...
The Puddings is in the Cathedral Peak region of the Drakensberg. Read More...
Zee is short for Zimele, which means ‘independent’ in Zulu, and I am the only woman Zulu walking guide in South Africa. I am a qualified mountaineer with a National Tourism and Guide Diploma in Mountaineering and Adventure from THETA (Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Education and Training Authority). I want to make you ... Read More...
Ntsupenyana is in the Vergelegen area. Read More...
Ngaqamadola is in the Vergelegen area. Read More...
Kambule peak is located in the Giants Castle area near Jarateng Pass. Image from left to right, Katana, Carbineer Point, Kambule and Mount Durnford. Read More...
Located in Himeville, Willowbrooke Cottage features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fireplace, a hot tub, a terrace and a barbecue. The kitchen is fully equipped, oven, microwave, kettle, fridge, kettle and toaster. All beds have electric blankets and towels and bed linen are available in this self-caterin ... Read More...
Cathedral Peak is a mountain in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is a 3 004 m high free standing mountain in the Drakensberg. The mountain is also known as Mponjwana by the local Amangwane people. Cathedral Peak is part of the Cathedral Ridge which is at right angles to the main range. Fastest Known Times (KFT) Men 1 ... Read More...
Lamunram is in the Vergelegen region. Read More...
A three to four hour hike from Lotheni Camp Site to Ash Cave. Starting from the Lotheni campsite, follow the main path up the left-hand bank of the Lotheni River past the eMpophomeni Falls to a fork 4,5km from the start. You then take the right-hand path and continue up the Lotheni River for another 3 km, crossing a t ... Read More...
Verkyker Pass Peak is in the Garden Castle area. Read More...
Pampiring II is in the Cathedral Peak area. Read More...
Sehonghong II / Shadow is in the Vergelegen area. Read More...
Twelve Apostles are in the Mnweni area. Read More...
Mzimude Pass Peak is in the Garden Castle area. Read More...
A fair 2 hrs hike (4.5 kms) This short walk has two variations; both lead to pools and the extra distance is more than worth the small effort. It starts at the rangers station and heads eastwards Read More...
Mafadi/Ntheledi peak is the highest peak in South Africa, the name Mafadi (meaning the Mother of Fadi). The original Sotho name Ntheledi (meaning "Makes me slip", refers to the nearby stream) it is considered by some to be a more relevant and the correct name. The track shown is from Injisuthi and up corner pass, othe ... Read More...
The Block is in the Garden Castle area. Read More...
Mont-aux-sources is in the Free State and this trail run starts at the Sentinel Car Park near Witsieshoek and is via the chain ladders. Fastest Known Times (KFT) 1. Matt te Water: 2:27:42 on 6 September 2020 Read More...
A moderate 9kms - 3hrs hike This hike begins at the Garden Castle main office, via Swiman Hut and along Hidden Valley, returning the same route. Read More...
This hike begins at Injasuti camp and follows a circular route via Grindstone Caves, the waterfalls and Cataract Valley. The path follows the Mhlwazini River back to the camp. A moderate 4 hrs hike (13km) Read More...
A moderate to severe hike of 3 hours or 3.5 kms A long hard hike. Starts at Cathedral Peak Hotel, up to contour path below Cathedral range and follow it southwards. Hike passes underneath the main escarpment and back down the Ndedema Gorge. Read More...
An easy one hour walk of 3 kilometres starting at the visitor's centre which takes you along the Tugela River and continues towards the park gate. The path leads up the Sigubudu Valley to some fine examples of San rock paintings. Read More...
The track shown is from Monks Cowl up Greys Pass to Champagne Castle which is the 2nd highest peak in South Africa. Fastest Known Times (KFT) 1. Timothy Chambers: 5:54.00 on 20 December 20152. Matt te Water: 7:20:26 on 18 September 20203. Don-Wauchope - 7:45.004. Tom Ridl - 8:28.38 Read More...
Sterkhorn (Mount Memory) is in the Monks Cowl area. At the top you will find the M.O.T.H memory cross. For very fit and experienced hikers / trail runners Sterkhorn can be reached on a day hike. Fastest Known Times (KFT) 1. Johardt van Heerden - 1:59.53 (16.1km) on 23 September 2018. Read More...
A hike of 6 hours. The trail starts from the rest camp in the Lotheni Nature Reserve and is a circular route. Read More...
Can be accessed from Vergelegen and Kamberg, the route from Kamberg will take you past Game Pass Shelter on the way up. Sinclair's shelter near the pass is an ideal place to stay overnight. Read More...
13 kms about 4 hours. The hike is good for bird watching and game viewing. It follows the Emerald Stream, past indigenous forest to a spectacular waterfall with pools suitable for swimming. It begins on the Sani Pass Road and has good views of Giants Cup. It leads to Gxalingenwa Cave. Read More...
A moderate 4 hrs hike (13 kms) This hike begins at injasuti camp and follows a circular route via Grindstone Caves, the waterfalls and Cataract Valley. The path follows the Mhlwazini River back to the camp. Read More...
Giants Castle peak is located in the Giants Castle nature reserve. It was named by its appearance of a giant lying on his back. The trail run starts at the parking lot at Giant's Camp and follows the route up Giant's Pass and then to Giants Castle Peak. Fastest Known Times (KFT) 1. Matt te Water: 5:51:03 on 14 Septem ... Read More...
Namahadi Peak is the highest peak in the Free State. This hike / trail run starts from Sentinal Car park and forms part of the 9 Peak Challenge. Fastest Known Times (KFT) 1. Ruan van der Merwe, Greg Avierinos, Ryno Griesel - 5:11.45 Read More...
A severe 6 hr hike(15kms) The hike starts on the Cathedral Peak route and then branches off to the right, going down into the Nxwaye valley, up the Ganabu Ridge and down Baboon Rock. Read More...
An extreme hike of 4 days (48 kms) An extremely long and difficult hike which begins at the Isandlwana Police Post in the Mnweni area. The first day would take you to the base of the Rockeries Pass, the second to the top and Mponjwane or Ledgers Cave, the third down the base of Mnweni Pass and the fourth back to the po ... Read More...
A hike of 2.5 hours. This is a short trail offering magnificent views. Read More...
A fair 3.5 hrs hike (9 kms) A variety of walks start from the Cobham Hutted Camp and follow the Polela River, Emerald Stream and Trout Beck. Trout fishing is possible - with a licence. Read More...