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
Ikanti #3 is in the Cobham area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: The painting shows a large herd of eland. The Bushmen mainly painted eland in large herds while rhebuck were painted as being part of smaller family groups. Symbolically, eland herds represent the aggregation phase of social life, when small Bushman b ... Read More...
Along Minaret Pass, rockfall might be an issue. The pass is best accessed from Lakes Cave. Minaret Pass is located south of Hodgson's Peak. 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...
The Saddle is in the Vergelegen area. Read More...
Carbineer Point is located within the Giants Castle area. Jarateng/Jarding's Pass (South) is the closest pass. Image from left to right, Katana, Carbineer Point, Kambule and Mount Durnford. Read More...
The Southern Jarateng Pass is the grassier of the three. It is Located in the Giant's Castle region. Read More...
Twin Pools Lodge is set in Balgowan Valley and offers a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities. The elegant studios offer a patio with garden views. Each of them has a private entrance and a seating area with TV. The 2-bedroom apartment has a living room with a fireplace. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also c ... Read More...
Mbundini Abbey is in the Mnweni area. Read More...
Lithobolong Peak is the seventh-highest mountain in South Africa, it is located in Injisuthi near Red Wall Peak. Read More...
The Masubasuba Pass is the most direct way to climb the Hodgson's Peaks. The approach to the pass is spectacularly scenic. The hike up this pass is along the Pholela River Valley and then via Fingall's Rock. Read More...
Bobs House is a holiday home is set on a private property in Himeville, just 6 km from Underberg. It offers a spacious garden and a games room. The holiday home includes 3 bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen with a separate dining area. The lounge includes satellite TV and surround sound. Read More...
Located in Underberg, Hawley House is a holiday home set in a 6-acre garden with a small dam at the bottom of the property. The property is 800 m from Medical facility (Underberg) and free private parking is provided. There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchen. A flat-screen TV and DVD player are offered. The ... Read More...
Poachers Cave is a large cave in the Cathedral Peak area that could sleep up to 12 people. The cave is closed due to Bushamn Paintings being inside the cave. Read More...
The Isicatula Pass is found in the Bushman's Nek area. This pass descends from the escarpment into Lesotho by means of a narrow and steep gully. Read More...
There are three possible heads to the Mzimkhulu pass. The North pass is easy with a distinct path and offers beautiful scenery. Read More...
Ikanti #2 is in the Cobham area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: In this image two tall figures are painted above smaller humans. During trance or altered state of consciousness, shamans felt as if they are “growing taller”. This is the result of psycho-somatic hallucinations experienced during trance. Read More...
Swiman is in the Garden Castle region of the Drakensberg. Read More...
Vast Cave is in the Bushmans Nek area, the cave is 6km from Bushmans Nek offices. The hike is easy, the last bit is uphill and you will find a huge deep cave that offers excellent shelter in any weather. 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...
Giants Cave 2 is on your right going up Giants pass. Read More...
FarSide Farm is situated in Nottingham Road, a 16-minute walk from Linga Lapa Good food, Butcher, Plants, and has a garden, a terrace and a shared lounge. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 8 km of Hobbit House. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The rooms in the bed and br ... Read More...
Mpongweni (Sipongweni) South Shelter is in the Cobham area. Paintings on the exterior walls of the Shelter are barely visible due to weathering. It's a steep 250m in altitude climb and about 400m from Mpongweni North Shelter below. Due to the weathering of the paintings it may be better to save your energy for other b ... Read More...
Notting Hill Lodge is set in Balgowan, within a 16-minute walk of Michaelhouse School and 7 km of Boschhoek Club House. Boasting a shared lounge, this property also provides guests with an outdoor pool. Bosch Hoek Dam is 7 km from the bed and breakfast. At the bed and breakfast, the rooms are fitted with a desk, a TV a ... Read More...
Located in Garden Caslte as the top of Mashai Pass this small 2 man shelter may offer a little protection from the elements. Read More...
Rwanqa Pass is fairly difficult. It's route is not clearly shown on official maps as the pass is very overgrown. 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...
Located in Lidgetton, 2.5 km from Spiral Blue, Clydesdale on Lions River offers accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with BBQ facilities. The accommodation features a spa bath. A microwave and fridge are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Read More...
Located in Nottingham Road, Riverholm Country Estate offers accommodation with a patio and kitchen. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and bath. An oven and kettle are also provided. Read More...
Tseki Hut is in the Free State. The hut is not in a condition suitable for sleeping in. Read More...
Maliba Lower Trail To Black Pool Grade in Tsehlanyane National Park is a 3.1km (1.9 miles), a gentle walk will take about 1 hour 20 minutes to Black Pool. This route follows the Hlotse River and is almost the same distance as the Upper route but has fewer climbs making it enjoyable for all age groups. The Lower trail ... Read More...
Located in the Central Drakensberg. Read More...
Knuckles South Pass is an easier, grassy pass with a trail unlike the north pass route. Read More...
Nguza Pass is a rock pass without a trail. It is an amazing pass that is definitely worth doing. Read More...
Surrounded by nature and bird life, Pleasant Places Guest House in Lidgetton, outside of Howick offers country-style accommodation. It features a garden and a terrace. The thatched accommodation offers en-suite rooms, equipped with sofas and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Each room has a patio with garden and river ... Read More...
Offering mountain views, Midlands Forest Lodge in Balgowan provides accommodation, a garden, a shared lounge and a bar. All units comprise a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchenette with various cooking facilities, including an oven, a microwave and a toaster. A balcony with garden views is offered in all units. Read More...
Chilled Oaks offers accommodation on a working dairy farm in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, 7 km from Fort Nottingham. Free WiFi and secure parking is available on site. This studio apartment features a private entrance and a garden with views of the surroundings. It has a fully-equipped kitchen area, a satellite TV and ... Read More...
Viewed from the Garden Castle and can also be seen from Mzimkhylwana Hut area. Read More...
Set on a ridge overlooking the northern and central Drakensberg Mountains, Drakensberg Mountain Retreat features an indoor swimming pool, library, shared lounge area and conference facilities. Each room at Drakensberg Mountain Retreat has an en suite bathroom, and complimentary toiletries are provided for your comfort. Read More...
Didima Buttress in the Cathedral Peak area and can be reached via Tlanyaku Pass. Read More...
Lammergeier Pass is located in the Bushman's Nek and is a relatively easy pass, however the last 1km on a steep uphill from Lammergeier cave has no visible path. At the top of the pass you will see goats cave on your right. Read More...
The kaNtuba buttress is among South Africa's highest peaks, although it is not very well known. Read More...
The Mzimkhulu Middle Pass is located in the Garden Castle area. There is a waterfall on route which may be tricky to navigate. Read More...
Not the true Ifidi cave but does offer shelter for about 4 people. The true Ifidi cave is about 280m further in a South Easterly direction. Read More...
Molweni Kamberg Valley Bed & Breakfast is located in the Kamberg, with beautiful views of the Kamberg region and Giants Castle mountain. It is perfectly situated to explore the southern and central Drakensberg. The word 'molweni' is a Xhosa greeting, used to greet multiple people. Molweni Bed and Breakfast is an i ... Read More...
Weaver Cave is in the Cobham area. The cave has a level floor and offers reasonable protection from the elements. The easiest route to the the cave is via Lakes Cave or from Mzimkhulwana Hut which is roughly 7km from the cave. Read More...
Ledges Retreat is a peaceful guest farm set in one of the most picturesque valleys in the Northern Drakensberg. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, the resort offers stunning views of Cannibal Cave and Sugar Loaf. The Putterill River meanders along the bottom of the property and is a children’s paradise with plenty of ... Read More...
Offering an outdoor pool, Caladdi Bed and Breakfast is located in Lidgetton. Featuring views of the garden, each room has tea-and-coffee-making facilities and a private bathroom with a shower. Extras include a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Read More...
Ndumeni Dome is in the Cathedral Peak area. Read More...