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Cathkin Mountain Pass is easily tackled by the more experienced hiker. It is rather steep but does gradually become gentler. The pass on the right is Ship's Prow Pass and Cathkin Mountain Pass is on the left.
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The lodge which is being converted to a Museum is and is found in Lesotho's Sehlabathebe National Park, bordering the far southern Natal Drakensberg in the Underberg district.  Valid passports must be presented at the Bushman's Nek police border post before setting off for here. The lodge is not available for acc ...
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Upper Ndumeni Cave 2 is in the Cathedral Peak area. The cave is sometimes referred to Ndumeni Dome Cave as near the peak of Ndumeni Dome. This is a small cave and can only comfortable accommodate 3 people.
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Viewed from the Garden Castle road and can also be seen from Mzimkhylwana Hut area.
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A small campsite at the point where the contour path crosses the Tseketseke River.
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Only 20m from Verkyker cave Fun Cave has a narrow sloping overhang that is large enough to sleep 12.
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A stunning cave with magnificent views offering great protection even in the severest storms. Plenty water is available in the stream below and next to the cave in the summer months.
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Ntonjelana Pass is a steep pass located in the Mnweni area. It is probably the easiest pass in this area. The path is very obvious as it is frequently used as a smuggling route.
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This cave is close to a river and found on the route towards Centenary Hut.
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Lion's Rock is in the Cathedral Peak area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: Two monochrome (single-colour) felines are depicted at Lion’s Shelter. Brown, orange, red and crimson colours were all made from a solution of finely ground ochre mixed with plant juice, water, egg or animal (mainly eland) blood and fat. The ...
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Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge in South Africa is situated in the Northern Drakensberg Mountains at the foot of the magnificent Sentinel Peak. The lodge looks across to the Drakensberg Mountains Mont-Aux-Sources and Amphitheater, with endangered bearded vultures soaring overhead. This beautiful mountainous area is home to ...
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Corncob Cave (named so after corncobs were found at the cave) is near the top of Walkers Pass and almost level in height to Isicatula Peak.
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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, ...
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Gatberg South Campsite
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Mponjwane (Rockeries Tower) is in the Mnweni area.
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Knuckles Pass (North) is located in the Bushman's Nek area. There is no visible trail.
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Ifidi Pass is not often attempted due to its rocky summit. Along with Icidi Pass, it is infamous for being one of the most challenging passes in the Drakensberg. However, most would say that the reward is definitely worth the effort.
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Set in the Drakensberg Mountains, Ardmore Guest Farm is located in the Champagne valley, 25 km south of Winterton. This cosy farm style accommodation offers an outdoor pool and a tea garden. All units are en suite with tea-and-coffee making facilities, refrigerator and a log fireplace. The larger units have four-poste ...
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The Injisuthi Dome is is one of the highest peaks in the Drakensberg.
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Keartlands Pass is located in the Monks Cowl area. It has some steep sections and the ongoing erosion has formed 'steps' which can be harsh on one's knees. This pass is not on the main escarpment.
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Twelve Apostles are in the Cobham area and can be viewed when driving up Sani Pass.
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Sentinel is in the Royal Natal area.
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Amakehla Pass is a fairly easy pass to hike. It can be accessed in two ways: from Pholela Cave or by starting on the connecting path between the two caves.
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A narrow cave on the path about half way towards Ngwangwane Pass (Bushman's Pass).
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Brahman Hills is a country-style hotel located 8 km from Nottingham Road. It features rooms and cottages a garden and an on site restaurant. Free WiFi is available. The guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, tea-and-coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. The rustic-style cottages offer a seating and ...
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37 Valley View Cottage is located in Underberg. The holiday home, housed in a building dating from 2000, is 1 km from the Spar Food Store (Underberg). The holiday home is located on the ground floor and is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven.
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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, ...
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Goats cave is at the top of Lammergeier pass. The views from the cave are stunning. The cave overhang is low and as the name implies its often used as a shelter for Goats so be prepared to rather use a tent than sleep in the cave which can be very messy.
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Thamathu Cave is in the Bushmans Nek area. The cave is about 7km from the parking lot and its uphill almost all the way to the cave. Further on from the cave is Thamathu pass. The cave is large, split into 4 sections and a semi level area near the front. The views and sunrise from the cave make the hike up the hill wor ...
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Lammergeier Cave in Bushamns Nek is a stunning cave, it must be the longest cave in all the Drakensberg.  The cave is found on the Lammergeier Pass route. The cave could fit 50 people but 12 is the maximum allowed by Ezemvelo. A stream is below the cave all year and the sunrise in the mornings are a must to see. ...
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Waterfall Cave in Mnweni is behind a waterfall, hence the name. The cave offers moderate shelter and parts of the floor are level for sleeping.
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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 ...
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Verkykerskop is in the Monks Cowl Nature Reserve. The view from the top is beautiful and you have a good chance of seeing one of the families of mountain reedbuck or grey rhebuck that occupy the mountain. Verkykerskop is an easy 5/10 minute walk up which starts just before reaching Breakfast Stream after hiking past C ...
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Mahai Cave is in the Royal Natal area about 500m below Mahai falls.
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Marten's Shelter is in the Monks Cowl area. This small site is situated on the path between Champagne Castle Hotel and The Sphinx path at Monks Cowl . It is on the Champagne Castle Hotel’s property so access is with permission of the hotel management. The site is well marked and is a small set of paintings of Mountain ...
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Namahadi is the highest peak in the Free State and it is one of the highest in the Drakensberg. It is an easy pass with very limited exposure.
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Acorn Cottages is located in Bergview, within 2.3 km of Cathkin Farm Wedding Venue Clay Pigeon Shooting and 3.1 km of The Nest Bowling Club. All rooms boast a kitchen, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom. Local points of interest like Khotso Horse Trails and Four Rivers Rafting & Advent ...
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A moderately severe 4-5 hrs hike (10 km's) This hike follows a well-defined path on the northern flank of the Thomathu Ridge. The cave faces north-east and sleeps up to 12 people. The cave is not very deep though and strong winds can be a problem.
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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. Along the way you pass Thamathu Cave, a good place to have a rest and take in the views before doing the final 3 km's.
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Jarateng Cave is in the Giants Castle area. Picture credit thanks to Dylan Harris. The cave can sleep up to 8 people as it it quite deep and wide but fairly low. The protection is great from all elements as the entrance is almost slanted downwards with a slight overhang and acts as a barrier. Most of the heat is als ...
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Popple Peak is in the Injisuthi area. The peak is named after John Poppleton.
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Hospitalspruit Cave also known as Knuffel’s Shelter is in the Monks Cowl area and provides excellent shelter and has a level floor.
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The Bushmen danced close to bees and honeycombs when they wanted to enter trance or go into an altered state of consciousness, in which they believed they could better harness spiritual potency. Mark Robertson, Officer in Charge, 036 468 1078 or 083 608 3748, Mark.Robertson@kznwildlife.com This cave is also known as ...
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Pins Cave is in the Mnweni area about 360m from the top of Pins Pass. The cave has a flat floor and offers reasonable protection from bad weather. The views from the cave are stunning.
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Van Heyningen's Pass can be walked as a round trip. It is located in the Injisuthi area.
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Secret Cave is in the Garden Castle area in Secret Valley. The cave has a level floor and provides good protection from the wind and rain.
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Bushman's Nek Pass is situated on a path towards the Sehlabathebe National Park in Lesotho. The route is suitable for hiking and horse riding.
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Ikanti #1 is in the Cobham area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: This panel is also called the “Marching Men” panel. The procession is made up of men only, carrying bows, arrows and quivers. Since they are migrating east, to the sea, this panel can be interpreted as seasonal migration of the Bushmen during winter t ...
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