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
The Thumb is in the Giants Castle region of the Drakensberg. Read More...
Mhlwazini Peak is located in the Monks Cowl area. Ship's Prow Pass is the closet pass. Read More...
Gypaetus point is located in Giants castle, the peak is in close proximity of The Bannerman cave. The peak is named after the bearded vultures (Gypaetus barbatus) which live in the vicinity of the peak. Read More...
Giants Summit Cave is on your right at the top of Giants pass. Read More...
Erskine peak is considered to be a easy hike. It is named after a soldier who died in 1873 during a skirmish. Read More...
Old Man is in the Injisuthi area. Read More...
The Ape is in the Injisuthi area. 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...
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...
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...
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...
Giants Pass Peak is located in the Giants Castle nature reserve. 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...
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...
Witch Peak is in the Monks Cowl area. Read More...
The Molar is in the Injisuthi area. Read More...
Offering free WiFi and mountain views, Skye Blue Cottage is an accommodation located in Bergview. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a fully equipped kitchen and a patio. The holiday home consists of 4 separate bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a seating area. A flat-screen TV and DVD player are featured. Read More...
Located in Winterton, Farhills Guesthouse has accommodation 19 km from Spar Food Store (Winterton). The holiday home offers an outdoor pool. Read More...
The Hlubi passes lie midway between The Thumb and Langalibalele Pass. Hlubi South Pass is one of the easiest passes to conquer. The Hlubi North Pass is severely eroded at the top portion due to overgrazing in this area. Read More...
Located in the Central Drakensberg. Read More...
Located on Highlands estate, next door to Dragon Peaks, Rockwood features accommodation in 3 Units, sleeping 12 for family group bookings. The Main House sleeps 6, The Cellar apartment sleeps 2 Adults & 2 Children and the romantic Rock Cave sleeps 2. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. Fully fitted kitchen, dini ... Read More...
The Judge is in the Injisuthi Reserve area. Read More...
Located in Winterton, 7 km from Picnic Area and 8 km from Jet ski area, Tugela River Lodge features accommodation with access to a garden. All units have a kitchen, a private bathroom and a terrace or balcony with views of mountain. A patio with river views is offered in all units. Read More...
Jarateng (Jarding) Pass is in fact three passes that are absent or unclear on most hiking maps. Out of the three, the southernmost route is easier conquered. They are located in the Giant's Castle area. Read More...
Situated in Mooirivier, KwaZulu-Natal region, Winchester Cottage is located 13 km from Willowgrange War Cemetery. The property is set 13 km from Mooiriver Mooi Loft and 14 km from Supermarket (Mooi River). Fishing and Picnic is 15 km away. At the farm stay, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Cer ... Read More...
Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Silver Hill Lodge is located in Mooirivier. Free WiFi access is available in this lodge. Extras include bed linen and ironing facilities. At Silver Hill Lodge you will find a garden, a terrace and a bar. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a game ... Read More...
A 4.4km hike with a 436m uphill near the end. The Gladstone's Nose Trail is considered to be one of the most beautiful trails in the Drakensberg. Different species of antelope occur in the area . The trail passes through grassland and indigenous forests. Read More...
A visit to the "berg" is a must for the local and international tourist. INKOSANA Berg Lodge is located in the most popular central region of the majestic Ukhahlamba Park, South Africa's World Heritage site. INKOSANA Berg Lodge is nestled between popular 4* resorts on the R600, three minutes from the world famous Drak ... Read More...
Spion Kop Lodge is set on a 700 hectare farm, just 15 km north of Winterton. It borders the Spion Kop Nature Reserve and is situated close to historic battlefields. The double rooms are situated at the original homestead, and each room comes with a patio and en-suite bathroom. The self-catering units are equipped with ... Read More...
Situated on 7 hectares of land with a stream running through it, Old Beacon Hill was once an old railway station. Located within 10 km of Estcourt, this property offers self-catering accommodation with views of the surrounding area. Each unit at Old Beacon Hill features a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining area and a sea ... Read More...
An interesting question that arises from paintings on a ceiling is: “What will the viewpoint of the spectators be?”. When are the paintings upside-down? An upside-down eland is a metaphor for trance or going into an altered state of consciousness. Modern day San refers to the trance dance and entering altered states o ... Read More...
Long Wall is the fifth highest peak in South Africa. It is a long wall of rock north of Giant’s Castle. Read More...
Featuring barbecue facilities, Rearsby Farm is set in Mooirivier in the KwaZulu-Natal region, 5 km from Mooiriver Mooi Loft. Located around 7 km from Supermarket (Mooi River), the hotel is also 7 km away from Fishing and Picnic. The property is located 15 km from Willowgrange War Cemetery. At the hotel, every room come ... Read More...
Swallows Nest Bed and Breakfast is situated in the village of Winterton, within 20 km from the Drakensberg mountain range. It features a garden and free WiFi in the reception and dining area. Individually decorated rooms offer a patio and come equipped with satellite TV, a microwave and tea-and-coffee-making facilities ... Read More...
Drakensview Self Catering is located 5 kilometres from Winterton. The property offers landscape views of the scenic surrounds and majestic Drakensberg mountain range. The modern apartments come complete with a patio offering views of the mountain and garden. These open plan and air-conditioned apartments feature a priv ... Read More...
Featuring a large garden and accessed via a gravel road, Linglela Lodge is located in Estcourt, just 3 km from the Wagendrift dam. The lodge offers a bar, a dining area and an events venue. The rooms all come with African inspired decor and a TV with select satellite channels. Other amenities include a microwave, fridg ... Read More...
Surrounded by greenery, the Winterton Lodge @ Rose Cottage features a splash pool. Guests can arrange a variety of activities, from canoeing to hot air balloon rides. Elegantly decorated, accommodation at Winterton includes a TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. Some come with a kitchen or kitchenette, wh ... Read More...
Located in Rosetta, 43 km from Hilton, Glen Ormond boasts an outdoor pool and views of the mountain. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your convenience. Enjoy a cup of tea from your balcony or patio. Rooms come with a private bathroom. For your co ... Read More...
Nkosazana Peak is in the Monks Cowl area. Read More...
Manwood Lodge is offering accommodation in Mooirivier. 7 km from Mooiriver Mooi Loft, the guest house provides barbecue facilities and a garden. The property is 8 km from Supermarket (Mooi River) and 9 km from Fishing and Picnic. Guest rooms in the guest house are fitted with a kettle. Each room comes with a private ba ... Read More...
Located in Central Drakensberg, River Crossing offers B&B and self-catering accommodation on 100 acres of malaria-free farmland. This property is bordered by the Sterkspruit and Mtoti Rivers, offering guests the chance to enjoy river walks and bird-watching. Read More...
The Thumb Pass is located in the Cobham region of the Drakensberg. Read More...
Situated within 2.1 km of Spar Food Store & Centre (Estcourt), SummerPlace Backpackers Lodge in Estcourt features a number of amenities including barbecue facilities. 5 km from Wagendrift Nature Reserve and 10 km from Wembezi Battlefields, the property features a garden and a bar. Weenen Museum is 27 km away and Wa ... Read More...
Sanqebethu is in the Giants Castle area. Read More...
Starboard is in the Monks Cowl area. Read More...
Graceland Self-Catering Cottages is a property set in Winterton. The property is located 21 km from Bushman's Pools and 21 km from The Neck. Guests can chill out in the outdoor swimming pool. All guest rooms at the guest house are equipped with a seating area. The rooms come with a private bathroom with a bath or showe ... Read More...