Region: Central Drakensberg

Champagne Castle is the second highest mountain in South Africa at 3377m and is located in the central drakensberg. This hike is perfect for fit hikers who are looking for a unique multi day hiking experience.
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Set in Bergview, Champagne Haven features a garden, year-round outdoor pool, and barbecue. Free private parking is available on site. Featuring a patio, the accommodation has a dining area and a seating area. It is equipped with a flat-screen TV with selected satellite channels and a DVD player. There is also a kitchen ...
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There is a small cave next to the stream which has an interesting burial site in the right side of the cave. The burial chamber was upright to cater for a body in a seated position and the remains of a bushman type person were removed for research purposes in the middle of the last century, but the stones of the grave ...
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Within a decade, Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse has earned global renown as a romantic gourmet getaway. Nestled in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg, we are a luxury, gourmet lodge dedicated to sumptuous food and rustic luxury. With just 11 rooms we are a haven for those looking to break away from their fast-pac ...
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Corner Pass is not technically difficult but does involve some scrambles around boulders. There is no specific path to follow, generally going along the narrow gully is best.
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Magnificent views and best approached Keith Bush Camp.
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The area in which Cowl Pass is situated is known as the Champagne Valley which consists of three extraordinary peaks: Monk's Cowl, Cathkin and Champagne Castle.
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Cowl View is located within the Monks Cowl area. Organ Pipes Pass is the closest pass.
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Dead Dog Cave is a sandstone overhang over 100 metres long.
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This cave has dinosaur footprints and its exact location is thus not shown.
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Located in Cathkin Park, Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, BBQ facilities and shared lounge. This resort features free WiFi and a bar. The restaurant serves South african cuisine. At the resort, rooms have a desk and a flat-screen TV. Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort provides certain rooms ...
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Dragon Rock Reptile Centre is situated in the heart of the beautiful Drakensberg in Kwazulu Natal. We are a nature and reptile centre. We believe education is the most powerful weapon with which we can change the world around us. That is why we strive to educate people about the animals we have and animals in general. ...
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Champagne Castle Peak on the left followed by the Dragon's back on its right hand side.
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Drakensberg Ballooning offers scenic hot air balloon flights over KwaZulu-Natal with panoramic views stretching from the Amphitheatre in the Northern Drakensberg to Giants Castle in the Southern Drakensberg.
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Situated in an indigenous forest of the Central Drakensberg, in the shadow of the towering Cathkin Peak, the Drakensberg Canopy Tour® awaits you. Boasting Africa’s first elevated rock face walkway with a good mix of both cliff face and treetop platforms, and cable slides over the forest up to 60 metres high, the Draken ...
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Drakensberg House is nestled in between the Drakensberg Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, and Cathkin Peak. It is a self-catering stone cottage equipped with an outdoor terrace and garden with mountain views. The luxurious country-style cottage is decorated in eclectic furnishings and stone walls. It features floor-t ...
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Enjoy an exhilarating 5.4 km downhill descent on the monster mountain scooter, crossing steep terrain, meandering grasslands and an indigenous forest. A free 4×4 ride takes you to the top of the hill. Scooters are non motorised making this eco friendly. These Swiss designed scooters are used in the Alps ...
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This is a great 3 hour (6,6km circular route) moderate walk through an indigenous forest to a magnificent grotto with waterfall and pool. The water can be cold as not too much sun shines into the pool. After the pool head up the hill to Barry's Grave. Dick Barry was one of the early mountaineering pioneers of the area ...
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An easy family hike starting at Drakensberg Sun of 4.3km in total distance.
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Drakensview Self Catering is located 5 kilometres from Winterton. The property offers landscape views of the scenic surrounds and majestic Drakensberg mountain range. The modern apartments come complete with a patio offering views of the mountain and garden. These open plan and air-conditioned apartments feature a priv ...
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Eagle cave is in the Monks Cowl area and is a high overhang cave in Eagle Gorge.
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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.
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Elandshoek Pass is situated in the Giant's Castle area. There is evidence that the path is frequently used as a smugglers/stock theft pass. Elandshoek is a pass with spectacular views.
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Offering an outdoor splash pool, a small private lake and mountain views, Emafweni is located in Dragon Peaks in the central Drakensberg mountains. It offers 2 cozy chalets in a country style garden setting. The chalets at Emafweni are fully equipped with a covered patio, seating area, fireplace and kitchen facilities. ...
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Erskine peak is considered to be a easy hike. It is named after a soldier who died in 1873 during a skirmish.
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For the avid birder, a visit to the Drakensberg promises tiny gems such as the brilliant-green flash of a malachite sunbird; the chatty cacophony of a flock of masked weavers; to a breathtaking glimpse of the rare black eagle, martial eagle, lammergeyer (bearded vulture) or lanner falcon revelling in its natural habita ...
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Located in Winterton, Farhills Guesthouse has accommodation 19 km from Spar Food Store (Winterton). The holiday home offers an outdoor pool.
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This cave is close to a river and found on the route towards Centenary Hut.
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Four Rivers Rafting & Adventures is a family based company that has been up and running since 1999. We started off from small and humble beginnings and through giving a quality product have managed to grow and evolve into one of South Africa's great Adventure based companies. We are constantly striving to give the ...
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Fulton's Rock has a bushman painting of an elephant, indicating that at one time elephants may have wandered around this part of the Drakensberg. Highmoor camp to Fulton's rock is an easy hike to the rock and a bit more dfficult coming back to the camp up the steep hill you walked down earlier. A slow and steady pace ...
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Game Pass Shelter is in the Kamberg area. Most of the paintings in the shelter are complex polychrome images and the first ones you’ll see as you enter are imposing therianthropic figures (mythological creatures that are part human, part animal) clad in long black karosses. The most frequently depicted animal is the e ...
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The trail to Game Pass Shelter is a two-and-a-half, to three-and-a-half hour guided walk, via the spiritually moving Waterfall Shelter. It is nothing short of a world-class experience in Khoisan rock art and living Zulu and San culture. Walks normally leave at 09h00, 11h00 and between 12h30. The walk is preceded by a ...
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Gatberg at 2329m also known as Intunja and eye of the needle. The hole through its base is estimated at about 9 metres in diameter.
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Giants Castle peak is located in the Giants Castle nature reserve. It was named by its appearance of a giant lying on his back.
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A hike to the main caves to see Bushman Paintings and then along the Bushman's river for a picnic. The circular route is 5.3km's and can be made shorter if required. A great day out for all ages.
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The Giants Castle Nature Reserve is located in the Central Drakensberg and is 34 638 ha in extent and ranges from 1 300 metres to 3 280 metres in altitude and is noted for its plentiful rock art. This area is home to the endangered majestic Bearded Vulture. The most popular activities are hiking, climbing, trout fishin ...
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One of the most identifiable passes of the Drakensberg Mountains, Giant's Castle Pass is a steep, rocky ascent to 3 102m offering stunning views. Some say it's an extreme 4 hr (6 km) hike from Giant's Hut below, others will say an easy 2hrs, we would say a 3 hr moderately difficult hike with a full backpack.
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Giants cave is on your left going up Giants Castle Pass. Higher up to your right is Giants Cave 2.
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Giants Cave 2 is on your right going up Giants pass.
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The hut is a ruin situated off the contour path which runs below Giant's Castle.
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An alternative route to Giant's Hut just south of the two Dassies stream route. It starts at the main Giant's Castle Camp, climbing steadily to the hut, which must be booked. A severe 4 hrs hike (10.5km)
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Giants Pass Peak is located in the Giants Castle nature reserve.
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Giants Summit Cave is on your right at the top of Giants pass.
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This is a pleasant walk that is pretty level with a path that is easy to follow. Cape Vultures, Blesbok and Eland are often seen and the Giant's Castle view is stunning on a clear day.
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A 4.4km hike with a 436m uphill near the end. The Gladstone's Nose Trail is considered to be one of the most beautiful trails in the Drakensberg. Different species of antelope occur in the area . The trail passes through grassland and indigenous forests.
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Located in Rosetta, 43 km from Hilton, Glen Ormond boasts an outdoor pool and views of the mountain. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your convenience. Enjoy a cup of tea from your balcony or patio. Rooms come with a private bathroom. For your co ...
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Featuring a 9-hole golf course, Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort also offers an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, and a restaurant and pub. It is situated in the Central Drakensberg region. The spacious rooms all come with satellite TV and tea-and-coffee making facilities. Each en suite bathroom is equipped with a ...
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Located 3km from N3 highway and 11 km from closest Supermarket (Winterton), Good Hope Country Escape is on a farm in Winterton area. It has 3 self-catering units sleeping 4 people each, barbecue facilities, wide open lawns and tranquil atmosphere. It features lake views, basic DSTV with MNET, and some sports channels. ...
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