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
From the gully at Madonna & Her Worshippers is Madonna Pass. Read More...
Set in Underberg, Bergview offers accommodation with a private pool. The property, housed in a building dating from 2006, is a 10-minute walk from Medical facility (Underberg) and 1.1 km from Ok Supermarket. This holiday home features 4 bedrooms, a satellite TV, and a kitchen with an oven and a microwave. The holiday h ... Read More...
This is a relic of an early settler's dwelling. Image Credit: pietspix [03 July 2008] The ruin is situated 80m from the top of Namahadi pass. Read More...
Magnificent views and best approached Keith Bush Camp. Read More...
Injisuti Pass is a true test of endurance. It is tough, steep and involves a fair amount of scrambling over boulders and up small waterfalls. It is not suitable for an inexperienced hiker. Read More...
Rockfall Cave is in the uMkhomazi area. The cave is 1.6km from Sinclair's Cave and is positioned in a valley which marks the southern boundary of Anondale farm. The cave gets its name from the very prominent rock-fall at the end of the cliff line behind it. Read More...
The Litsumi Cave Trail in the Tsehlanyane National Park is an 8.4 km return trip (5.25miles), climbing from 1930m to 2520m above sea level. This is a hike leaving from the park entrance. There is parking next to the rangers’ offices at the gate. It is good practice to advise the rangers you will be hiking in the area. ... Read More...
Upper Ndumeni Cave 1 is in the Cathedral Peak area. This is a small cave that offers good protection from the elements. The cave is sometimes referred to Ndumeni Dome Cave as near the peak of Ndumeni Dome. Read More...
Buttress Pass is very straightforward and, hence, is also known as The Passage. The pass starts on the contour path 2km south of Redi Pass. Read More...
Ashtonville Terraces Guesthouse is a guest house offering accommodation in Estcourt. The property is situated 800 m from Spar Food Store & Centre (Estcourt). Attractions in the area include Wagendrift Nature Reserve, 5 km away, or Wagendrift Dam, located 6 km from the property. Read More...
Crows Nest is located within the Royal Natal area. The chain ladders is the closest pass. Read More...
Situated in Himeville, Arbuckle House is 6 km from Lake Glencairn. Among the various facilities of this property are barbecue facilities and a garden. The property is 6 km from Lake Kenmo Picnic Site and 9 km from Vulture Restaurant (On top of hill). At the bed and breakfast, each room includes a desk. With a private b ... Read More...
A long and narrow sandstone overhang, with a large total floor area easily accommodating 8 hikers. Read More...
Located in Underberg, Mountain View Cottages offer self-catering chalets with a swimming pool and views of the surrounding landscape. Chalets can accommodate 4 or 6 and come with a fully-equipped kitchen, telephone, limited DSTV, music centre, heating and individual barbecue facilities. Guests can dine at the resort's ... Read More...
Black Eagle Pass is not on the main escarpment and forms part of the Giants Cup Hikeathon. Read More...
Enough space for 2 people, found 190m up the valley from Seeping Beauty Cave. Read More...
Mzimude caves is in the Garden Castle area. Their are 3 caves all in very close vicinity to eachother. The caves offer good shelter and have a level floor. Read More...
Offering a swimming pool, Fairways Gold Crown Resort is situated in Drakensberg Garden in the KwaZulu-Natal Region. The resort has a barbecue and spa centre, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms have a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Certain units feature a seating ar ... 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...
The Waterfall Trail in the Tsehlanyane National Park is an 8.7 km return trip (5.4 miles), Starting at Maliba Lodge at 2030m, dropping to 1980m, then climbing steadily up to 2320m above sea level. This hike is strenuous as it involves pushing your way through dense vegetation up the valley leading to the falls. As you ... Read More...
Wilsons Cave is in the Garden Castle area. The cave has a large overhang and provides good shelter from the elements. Read More...
Shepherd's Cave 1 is in the Mnweni area in a Westerly direction heading towards Rwanqa pass. Read More...
I’ve been running tours in the Drakensberg for 10 years now, often working for a variety of trekking organisations and companies. The highlight was working with the BBC and Julia Bradbury on their ‘Walks in Africa’ series, but I’ve also been hired by some fantastic adventure tour groups who I continue to work with now. ... Read More...
Set within 7 km of Supermarket (Winterton), Berg Guest Farm in Winterton features a number of amenities including an outdoor swimming pool. The property is located 7 km from Spar Food Store (Winterton), 9 km from Office- Ezemvelo Parks Board and 10 km from Horse ride trail - Start. The accommodation features free WiFi. ... Read More...
Eagle cave is in the Monks Cowl area and is a high overhang cave in Eagle Gorge. Read More...
Mystery shelter in in the Bushman's Nek area. Mystery Shelter is one of only three shelters known inside the Drakensberg that includes several layers of painting, the one executed over the other. This is called super-positioning. A study of super-positioning can be used to date Bushman images indirectly based on style ... Read More...
Sandra se Winkel is a living Trading Store museum with sealed products dating from the 60's still in their original packaging. All is not for sale and that is why it is a museum. Read More...
A fair 2 hrs hike (5.5 kms) This is probably one of the most picturesque hikes in the area. From the hotel skirt the base of Tryme Hill westwards, then eastwards on the path into the gorge. Once in the gorge itself the path follows the river. Read More...
eZangomeni Shelter is in the Amangwane Traditional Authority Area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: A large rain-animal or a snake, with an antelope head, is accompanied by many white and red humans. What is of interest are the white dots and lines visible on the human bodies. It is believed that these marks represe ... Read More...
From left to right: Thaba Ngwangwe Peak, Walkers Peak and Mashai Peak Read More...
Manxome Pass is located in the Mnweni region. It is not marked as a pass on the official maps. It is a physically challenging pass to do as it is long and steep but it offers extraordinary views. Read More...
Namahadi Pass Peak is in the Free State. Read More...
Elephant Gully, although beautifully scenic and dramatic, is not climbed often. It is a narrow gully that varies in steepness and therefore may be a fairly difficult hike. It is also known as the Elephant Shortcut. Read More...
Situated in Underberg in the KwaZulu-Natal region, Berghaven features a balcony. The property has garden views and is 300 m from Spar Food Store (Underberg) and a 5-minute walk from Major Adventures. Composed of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath, this holiday home has a satellite TV. The holiday home also includes ... Read More...
Giant boulders that resemble prehistoric tortoises. Read More...
Mount Lebanon Peak can be viewed from the Highmoor Campsite. The peak is 2 153 m high. From Mount Lebanon the views are almost 360 degrees and looking back you will see the Highmoor Campsite behind you (South West). Read More...
Situated above Bannerman Hut on the Giants Castle area and is about 600m wide. Read More...
Cockdale Peak is located within the Cathedral Peak area. Cockade Pass and Tseketseke Pass are the closest passes. Read More...
Riverbend Chalets (Gold Crown Resort) is set within the scenic Drakensberg Garden and boasts views of lush landscapes and the majestic Drakensberg Mountain Range. The resort has a restaurant, children’s playground and outdoor swimming pool. The 2-bedroom units come fitted with an open plan lounge and dining area, a kit ... Read More...
Xeni Pass is a potentially dangerous pass that should only be attempted by experienced hikers. It is located in the Cathedral Peak area of the Berg. Xeni Pass is in the cutback between Leopard Peak and Mlambonja Buttress. It probably gets more traffic than one might expect due to it being in one of the most popul ... Read More...
Located in Bergville, within 3.5 km of Information Bergville and 7 km of Driel Barrage, Bingelela features free WiFi. The property is set 16 km from Fishing Area, 16 km from Fishing Area and 20 km from Spioenkop Battlefield. The property features a restaurant. All units in the guest house are equipped with a flat-scree ... Read More...
Elephant peak is located in the Cathedral Peak area. It is named after the rounded shape of an elephant head with the tusk to the right. Read More...
The Column is in the Cathedral Peak area. From the left is the Pyramid, the Column and Cleft Peak. Read More...
We are high in the Monk’s Cowl Reserve of the Central Drakensberg Mountains and closer to paradise than anywhere else in the Champagne Valley. Step from your cabin into the Ukhahlamba/Drakensberg World Heritage Site and walk beneath the majestic Cathkin Peak and Champagne Castle. Then enjoy the quiet and peace of the ... Read More...
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Beacon Vlei Guest farm offers farm stay accommodation in Balgowan, in the Kwazulu Natal Midlands. There is a garden and viewing deck on the banks of the Mpofana Dam. Free Wi-Fi is available in the guest lounge. Featuring a private entrance, each accommodation unit at Beacon Vlei has a dining area and view of the mounta ... Read More...
When hiking up Masubasuba Pass you have the option of going up along the Pholela River or via Fingall's Rock. This stunning rock feature makes this route option a great option. Read More...
Pillar Cave Annex is in the Garden Castle area, about 250m from Pillar cave. Read More...