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
Thaba Ngwangwe is in the Bushmans Nek area. Read More...
Berg Backpackers offers rustic accommodation, 25 km from the Central Drakensberg within a private game farm. It is located 11 km from Winterton and offers free outdoor parking on site. Rooms at at the Berg Backpackers offer views of the garden. Each room has private bathroom facilities featuring a shower connected to a ... 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...
Ngwangwane Pass is also known as Bushman's Pass has no trail but is a relatively easy and flat pass. Read More...
Surrounded by nature and dams, Whispering Waters features elegantly furnished self-catering accommodation in the countryside of Nottingham Road. It features a rock outdoor pool and mini golf. The well-appointed units at Whispering Waters are equipped with a seating area and a fully equipped kitchen. Each has a fireplac ... 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...
Scaly Cave is in the Mnweni area. This is a small cave for 3 people. You would be better off staying in Sunshine Cave on the other side of the valley, about 300m away. Read More...
Black Eagle Pass is not on the main escarpment and forms part of the Giants Cup Hikeathon. Read More...
Lotheni Cave sleeps 4 people and is found near the top between the Lotheni Gully and Lotheni South pass route. Read More...
In Mnweni and is the start of the Ifidi pass route. Read More...
The Hlathimbe Pass is believed to have been used in historic times. The southernmost pass is the easier and more popular route. At the Hlatimba River crossing the South and North Hlatimba Pass paths split. Read More...
Tarn Cave Pass has a very good path to follow after Cedric's Pool. The cave is named Tarn Cave because of the small mountain pools above it. From the cave's inner sanctum are beautiful views of the Devil's Knuckles. Read More...
Champagne Castle Dome/Ridge is located within the Monks Cowl. Greys Pass is the closest pass. Read More...
Lotheni South Fork is a smuggling route with a trail. Lotheni South Fork is an easier hike than the North Fork. Read More...
Lithobolong Peak is the seventh-highest mountain in South Africa, it is located in Injisuthi near Red Wall Peak. 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...
A National Heritage Site, this 1000-hectare property has to be seen to be appreciated. This mountain Lodge is at an elevation of 1800 meters above sea level and lies in the shadow of the greater Drakensberg peaks on the property. The property is solar powered and accommodation is in Canadian styled log cabins, and all ... Read More...
Mkhomazi Pass is situated in the Vergelegen area. It is a pass with a trail that the locals frequently use. Read More...
Two self catering options are offered - The Lodge (8 sleeper) and The Cottage (8 sleeper). Ambleside boasts a small dam with a shady gazebo and magnificent views looking out towards the setting sun and the Castle End mountain range. The Lodge and Cottage are very private, and comfortable, ... Read More...
There is no trail trail for this pass, its best to stay in the gully on the way up. 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...
Featuring barbecue facilities, a garden as well as a terrace, Amanzi Country Manor is located in Rev Estates, within 300 m of Portage Waterfall. Each room has a terrace, a kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area and a seating area with a flat-screen TV, while the private bathroom includes a bath. There is also a oven, ... Read More...
Cyprus cave annex is a few metres from Cyprus cave which was formed when the underlying soil was washed away by the stream that flows over the top into a pool in front of the cave. The cave is named after the cyprus grass which grows in the area. Read More...
Pins Pass is not a rock pass. If you choose the correct route, it is a relatively easy and straightforward pass. Read More...
Blackbrook Farm offers pet-friendly accommodation in Underberg. Free private parking is available on site. All units has fully-equipped kitchens. A fridge and kettle are also offered. Every unit has a private bathroom with a shower. Bed linen and bath towels are provided. Each unit also offers a TV with satellite chan ... Read More...
Mbundini Abbey is in the Mnweni area. 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...
Botlonglong / Thabana Tsooana Peak near Champagne Castle is in the Monks Cowl area. The closest pass is Ship's Prow Pass. Read More...
Kaula Cave is in the Vergelegen area. The cave is large and the floor is relatively flat. Read More...
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Situated at the base of Cockade Pass Read More...
Jonathan's Gate Pass is situated in the Southern Drakensberg, Bushman's Nek area. It was once an old Lesotho Border Post and active stock theft route. All that remains is five burnt down prefabricated buildings and an old desolate brick building. Read More...
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The two lower caves at the top of Thuthumi pass are very close to each other and each sleep 4 people. Read More...
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. ... Read More...
Old Woman Grinding Corn is in the Injisuthi Cowl area. Read More...
The Inner Horn is in the Cathedral Peak area. From left to right is the Inner Horn, Outer Horn, The Bell and Cathedral Peak. Read More...
Simone and Russell Suchet started Sani Lodge in the Drakensberg Mountains in 1992. In 1998, we started Drakensberg Adventures as a tour company attached to the lodge. Russell is author of “A Backpacker’s Guide to Lesotho” and we have used our extensive knowledge of the Drakensberg and Lesotho to set up a variety of exc ... 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...
Glade Cave is after Weavers Cave and offers plenty water from the Mzimkhulwana River nearby. Read More...
Eagle cave is in the Monks Cowl area and is a high overhang cave in Eagle Gorge. Read More...
Set in the charming Mkhomazana Valley, this resort offers hotel and cottage accommodation, and Southern Drakensberg views. Tours to Sani Pass with 4x4 vehicles depart daily from the resort. All accommodation at Premier Resort Sani Pass has a classical style with wooden furniture, and some units benefit from large windo ... Read More...
Nguza Pass is a rock pass without a trail. It is an amazing pass that is definitely worth doing. Read More...
Good Hope Shelter #1 is in the Cobham area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: Men on horses are depicted here. In the Southern Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site, paintings are mainly narrative and can be explained with ease, while rock art in the Central and Northern Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage S ... Read More...
The Saddle is in the Vergelegen area. Read More...
Found on the north side of the valley near the start of Nhlangeni Pass. Read More...
Two very distinct gullies lead up towards the Inner Tower. Both gullies are extremely challenging scrambles. The gully has many obstacles but the struggle may be well worth it. The Inner Tower Gully is located in the Royal Natal region. 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...