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
Pholela Shelter is in the Cobham area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: Paintings of the eland do not only reflect that this animal was hunted by the Bushmen, but also its spiritual significance: Bushmen believed that where the eland is, there they would experience divine protection. Read More...
The Ape is in the Injisuthi area. Read More...
Mzimude Pass (North) is located in the Garden Castle area. The pass has no trail and it is not used often. Read More...
Amphingati Peak is located in the Royal Natal National Park. The peak is not listed on the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife map for Royal Natal. The peak name is that given by Chris Murch in his list of Khulu's (peaks greater than 3000m) in South Africa in 1994. Read More...
Boasting free bikes, outdoor swimming pool and views of mountain, Hotel Fordoun is set in Nottingham Road, 2.3 km from Linga Lapa Good food, Butcher, Plants. Among the various facilities of this property are a fitness centre and a garden. The accommodation provides a hot tub, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The rooms co ... Read More...
kaNtuba Peak is located in the Vergelegen area. Read More...
This peak is set high up between Ntonjelana Pass and Mlambonja Pass. The peak is approached from the Kwakwatsi Valley where there is an unnamed pass between two nameless peaks near Mlambonja Pass. There are cairns marking the approach. Read More...
Otters Den offers accommodation in Nottingham Road. The accommodation features a spa bath. Flyfishing is 10 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site. Featuring a balcony, the accommodation is fitted with a seating and dining area. There is also a kitchenette, equipped with a microwave. A toaster ... Read More...
Kwamfazi Shelter is in the Amangwane Traditional Authority Area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: Some researchers like Frans Prins believe that larger kaross-clad figures might represent AmaZizi people who adopted Bushman ways during times of drought and during the Mfecane-Difeqane. They are the only group of Bantu ... Read More...
Set on the banks of the Lions’ River and the Midlands Meander, Hawklee Country House offers thatched country cottages, a garden, restaurant and sun terrace. The free standing cottages are decorated in country-style, each offering a spa bath and minibar. Most of the units have river views. Read More...
Redi is in the Lotheni area. Read More...
Cutback Highway is located within the Mnweni area. Pins and Mweni pass are the closet passes. Read More...
Nestled within the Balgowan Valley in a tranquil setting, The Falls Cottages are surrounded by forest, waterfalls and a manicured garden. Guests can enjoy views of the countryside. The homey cottages combine antique furniture pieces with modern conveniences. Each cottage comes with a fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen ... Read More...
Icidi Cave is found 310m above Icidi pass towards Icidi Crown (North Easterly direction) along a long rock band. Read More...
The Kgotjwane peak is located in the Free State. Read More...
Surrounded by trees and green lawns, Lythwood Lodge offers accommodation in Lidgetton. There is an outdoor pool and a restaurant on site. Guests can enjoy free WiFi access in public areas. This country house is elegantly appointed with an inviting country atmosphere. Each guest room has a seating area, satellite TV and ... Read More...
Valley Lakes is located just off the R617 between Underberg and Kokstad with plenty of hiking up the Ndawana River valley and over into the Ngwagwane River valley in the Bushmansnek area. Each cottage can sleep eight people and is fully furnished and equipped to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The 2 b ... Read More...
Rwanqa Cave is in the Mnweni area. Read More...
Smuggler's Pass was pioneered by smugglers - hence it's name. The main path forks into two paths but reconnects further up. Read More...
Katana peak is located in the Giants Castle area. It is considered a complicated climb especially when there is snow. Image description: Looking North after the Long Wall towards Katana in front and the Thumb in the distance. A relatively easy three-hour hike from here to Langalibalele Pass after summiting Mount Durnf ... Read More...
The Kgotjwane East peak is located in the Free State. It is not named on most maps. Read More...
Thuthumi Pass has awesome views of the Ndumeni Dome cliffs and the back of the Organ Pipes. It is easy to accomplish if you are an experienced hiker. Read More...
Sehonghong Cave is near the top of Sehonghong Peak in the Vergelegen area. The cave can be wet in summer and offers accommodation for 2 people. Read More...
The two lower caves at the top of Thuthumi pass are very close (35m) from each other and each sleep 4 people. Read More...
Cowl View is located within the Monks Cowl area. Organ Pipes Pass is the closest pass. Read More...
Red Wall Peak is in the Injisuthi area. Read More...
Boasting barbecue facilities, Woodcroft is located in Lidgetton, within 1.3 km of Culamoya Chimes. A living room, a kitchen with an oven, and a private bathroom with hot tub are provided. A patio with garden views is offered in every unit. Read More...
Forest Shelter offers excellent shelter however its not a very level cave. Read More...
Giants Pass Peak is located in the Giants Castle nature reserve. Read More...
Turret is in the Monks Cowl region of the Drakensberg. The Turret is in the middle and Amphlett on the right. To the left is Sterkhorn. Read More...
Lynx cave is between Hlathimbe Pass and Mlahlangubo Pass about 70 meters below the top of the escarpment. The cave offers good shelter in bad weather, has a level floor but may be damp in summer. Read More...
Set in Nottingham Road, 4.3 km from Stables, Little Milton has free bikes and barbecue facilities, as well as free WiFi. This bed and breakfast offers a garden. The property is situated 5 km from Hobbit House and 6 km from Tourist Information Centre (Nottingham). All units at the bed and breakfast are fitted with a sea ... Read More...
Singathi Cave is located in the AmaZizi Traditional Authority Area which includes the the Busingatha, Okhombe and Obanjaneni wards.. The views on the way are of Singathi Peak and Singathi Buttress. Read More...
Walker's Pass is a worthwhile route located in Southern Drakensberg in the Garden Castle area. Read More...
Patrick's Shelter is in the Amangwane Traditional Authority Area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: Natural features such as holes and cracks in the parent rock are sometimes incorporated in Bushmen rock art. In this depiction a hole represents one man’s head and three holes represent another’s eyes and mouth. To the ... Read More...
Escape to the country, relax and enjoy the beautiful outdoors at Goxhill Trout Lodge. Set on a working dairy farm in the foothills of the spectacular Southern Drakensberg, Goxhill trout Lodge offers comfortable self-catering accommodation, excellent trout waters and a host of activities in and around the nearby villag ... Read More...
Rockeries is located in the Mnweni area. Read More...
Witch Peak is in the Monks Cowl area. Read More...
Khotso Guest Farm is located 10 km from the town of Underberg. This 1300-hectare is a working horse and sheep farm nestled at the foothills of the Drakensberg mountain range. WiFi access is available at a charge. The units come equipped with a kitchen and guests can enjoy views of the mountain view and river view from ... Read More...
Small Cave (Valley of Pools) is in the Cathedral Peak area next to the Nkwazi river. Read More...
The Mzimude Passes are not rock passes. The South Pass is steep and is used more often than the North Pass. It has a lot of exposure due to height but it is still safe. Read More...
Located in Central Drakensberg, the Central Jarateng Pass tops out high on the Southern slopes of Mount Durnford. It is most likely the easiest of the three passes as the northern and southern are rockier. Read More...
Offering a barbecue and terrace, Douglas Drift Cottages is situated in Underberg in the KwaZulu-Natal Region. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms include a shared bathroom. Enjoy fresh air and tranquillity in one of 3 cottages. Should you be a group of people and take all three cottages, there is a bo ... Read More...
Kgotjwane Spons is located in the Free State. Read More...
Knuckles Traverse Pass is located in the Bushman's Nek just left of Lammergeier pass and goats cave. Read More...
Situated in Kamberg Valley, Qambathi Mountain Lodge offers accommodation with free WiFi. Complimentary private parking is available on site. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available every morning at the property. Read More...
The Molar is in the Injisuthi area. Read More...
Set on a working farm, Midlands Inverness Cottages is located on a hill overlooking the Caversham Valley. The self-catering cottages offer private garden entrances and on-site parking. Each cottage comes with country-style décor, as well as an open-plan lounge area and kitchenette. They include free Wi-Fi and satellite ... Read More...