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
Situated in Bonjaneni, a 15-minute walk from Rugged Glen Stables, Tugela Falls Bed and Breakfast provides accommodation with barbecue facilities. The property is around 3 km from Mount-Aux Source and 3.4 km from Sleeping Beauty Summit. Sigibudu Valley is 3.6 km from the bed and breakfast and Trilby Hill is 3.7 km away. ... Read More...
This cave has a large deep overhang and is 40m from Wave cave. Read More...
Hikes with Drakensberg Ventures offers you a variety of hiking tours from the Drakensberg and Lesotho down to the magnificent Wild Coast of South Africa! Tours and hikes vary in distance and toughness, from hiking with children to the more adventurous and serious hikers. Read More...
Gargoyle cave (a large boulder) is about 700m in a westerly direction from Tarn Cave on roughly the same altitude. Read More...
Mnweni Inner Needle is found in the Mnweni area. The inner needle is on the right. Read More...
Glade Cave is after Weavers Cave and offers plenty water from the Mzimkhulwana River nearby. Read More...
Pyramid is in the Cathedral Peak area. Read More...
Silverstreams is the farm resort with affordable accommodation and plenty to do at the foot of the Southern Drakensberg Mountains We are privileged to be able to share the diversity of the Drakensberg with you. Sharing a boundary with our new neighbours, “Drakensberg Ukhahlamba Park”, SilverStreams is one of very ... Read More...
Chameleon Cave is near Venice cave. The overhang is high and not very deep making the cave very vulnerable to the wind and rain. 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...
Twins Cave (Annex) is in the Cathedral Peak area. The cave offers reasonable protection from the weather and can accommodate up to 6 people. 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...
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Mnweni Outer Needle is in the Mnweni area. The outer needle is on the left. Read More...
From left to right: Thaba Ngwangwe Peak, Walkers Peak and Mashai Peak 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...
Gorge Cave is near specatcle cave, its very small. Read More...
Ngenwa Cave is in the Cobham region on the Gxalingenwa River. The cave is passed while doing the Giants Cup trail on Day 1. 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...
Mqatsheni is in the Vergelegen area. Read More...
Falls in the Cathedral Peak area and can be reached via Tlanyaku Pass. Read More...
Junction Cave is in the Injisuthi area, a little bit further along from Marble Baths Cave. This cave is no longer shown on maps and should be avoided because of flood danger. Read More...
Waterfall Shelter is in the Kamberg area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: Several individuals are painted in bending forward postures and some women are depicted, sitting and clapping. These images link with the trance dance when shamans dance in a circle for days, without eating or sleeping. After enduring days of ... Read More...
This hotel offers spacious accommodation with views of the garden or Drakensberg Mountain. It is surrounded by lush green fields in the Maloti Drakensberg Park. The bright rooms are situated throughout the grounds and feature a traditional, country-style décor. Heating and a fan are available for climate control. Toile ... Read More...
Ranging from a few hours to a full day, you can choose which hike best suits your needs and experience level. Experience the magic of Khotso on foot with Vicky, our Resident Mountain Guide. With panoramic views, crystal waterfalls and the majestic Drakensberg mountains framing the sky - go off the beaten track to witn ... Read More...
Redi Pass is the sixth highest peak in South Africa. The direct route up it demands rock climbing. Read More...
Saddle North is in the Mnweni (Amangwane) area. Read More...
Ship's Prow Peak is in the Monks Cowl area. Read More...
Found on the north side of the valley near the start of Nhlangeni Pass. Read More...
Boasting a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, Caversham Mill is set in Lidgetton in the KwaZulu-Natal region, 3.3 km from Decadence Beads. 4.4 km from Culamoya Chimes, the guest house offers a garden and a bar. There is a restaurant. At the guest house, each room comes with a balcony. Each room is fitted with a flat-scree ... Read More...
Not a good shelter, try find the true Ifidi Cave rather which is about 700m South East from this cave. Read More...
Varnish Shelter (Bushmans River Rock #2) is located in the Garden Castle region. Interpretation by Tim Forssman & Lee gutteridge (2012: 124) “Both the San /Xam in Western Cape and the Kalahari Bushmen (!Kung, Nharo and Khwe) believed the eland was the most powerful animal of all and is thus closely linked with n/o ... Read More...
Amakhela Pass from Pholela Cave which is located in the Cobham area of the Drakesnberg. Read More...
Thamathu is a long pass up from Bushman's Nek up the ridge to the top of the escarpment. It is a relatively easy pass. The views on the way up and at the top are lovely. 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...
Good Hope Shelter #2 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...
Mkhomazi Pass is situated in the Vergelegen area. It is a pass with a trail that the locals frequently use. 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. The name most probably originates from Joseph Leabua Jonathan who was th ... Read More...
uMhwabane Shelter is in the Amazizi Traditional Authority Area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: A large white snake is painted here with people and animals accompanying it. Local AmaZizi communities believe that a mythological snake with an antelope head, called the “uMhwabane”, lives in the river close to the shel ... Read More...
Surrounded by nature, with a lake and views of the Cathkin and Champagne mountains, Monte Video-Deo Gloria offers 4 bedrooms and is located inside the Mount Champagne Resort. The thatched holiday house features a seating area with sofas and fireplace. It is fitted with a terrace and flat-screen TV. Read More...
Thaba Ngwangwe is in the Bushmans Nek area. Read More...
Bollard Pass is not marked on most hiking maps. It is closely associated with and named after Bollard Peak. Read More...
Bond Peak is located within the Giants Castle area. Bond Pass and Jaraten Pass are the closest passes. Read More...
The two lower caves at the top of Thuthumi pass are very close to each other and each sleep 4 people. Read More...
Amakhela Peak is in the Cobham region of the Drakensberg. Read More...
Boasting a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, Birches Cottage is situated in Underberg, within 2.1 km of Spar Food Store (Underberg). Each unit features a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a seating area with a sofa, a TV and a private bathroom with bath. A patio with garden views is offered in every unit. Read More...
Located in Bergville, Dalmore Guest Farm offers water sports facilities. All rooms boast a kitchen, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a private bathroom. Both free WiFi and private parking are available at the farm stay. All rooms at Dalmore Guest Farm are fitted with a seating area. The accommodation offers ce ... Read More...
Located in Southern Drakensberg, this resort offers spacious accommodation, an outdoor pool with scenic mountain views and a well-equipped fitness centre. Relaxation facilities include a hot tub and sauna. Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf and Spa Resort has spacious rooms set in a contemporary décor. Each room has an ... Read More...
