Central Drakensberg: All Listings 

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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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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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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Van Heyningen's Pass can be walked as a round trip. It is located in the Injisuthi area.
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Hilton Pass is found in the Injisuthi area. It may involve rock scrambling and possibly even abseiling. It is a very challenging pass.
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Inkungu Lodge is nestled in the heart of Champagne Valley, and is set against the magnificent backdrop of the Drakensberg mountain range. Inkungu Lodge has stunning upmarket finishes throughout. Each room has been uniquely furnished, and the Lodge showcases a fine collection of predominantly Victorian and Edwardian fu ...
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Dead Dog Cave is a sandstone overhang over 100 metres long.
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Magnificent views and best approached Keith Bush Camp.
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Injisuti Pass is a true test of endurance.  It is tough, steep and involves a fair amount of scrambling over boulders and up small waterfalls. It is not suitable for an inexperienced hiker.
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Ashtonville Terraces Guesthouse is a guest house offering accommodation in Estcourt. The property is situated 800 m from Spar Food Store & Centre (Estcourt). Attractions in the area include Wagendrift Nature Reserve, 5 km away, or Wagendrift Dam, located 6 km from the property.
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Eagle cave is in the Monks Cowl area and is a high overhang cave in Eagle Gorge.
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Set within 7 km of Supermarket (Winterton), Berg Guest Farm in Winterton features a number of amenities including an outdoor swimming pool. The property is located 7 km from Spar Food Store (Winterton), 9 km from Office- Ezemvelo Parks Board and 10 km from Horse ride trail - Start. The accommodation features free WiFi. ...
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Mount Lebanon Peak can be viewed from the Highmoor Campsite. The peak is 2 153 m high. From Mount Lebanon the views are almost 360 degrees and looking back you will see the Highmoor Campsite behind you (South West).
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Situated above Bannerman Hut on the Giants Castle area and is about 600m wide.
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We are high in the Monk’s Cowl Reserve of the Central Drakensberg Mountains and closer to paradise than anywhere else in the Champagne Valley. Step from your cabin into the Ukhahlamba/Drakensberg World Heritage Site and walk beneath the majestic Cathkin Peak and Champagne Castle. Then enjoy the quiet and peace of the ...
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Champagne Castle Dome/Ridge is located within the Monks Cowl. Greys Pass is the closest pass.
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Surrounded by nature and dams, Whispering Waters features elegantly furnished self-catering accommodation in the countryside of Nottingham Road. It features a rock outdoor pool and mini golf. The well-appointed units at Whispering Waters are equipped with a seating area and a fully equipped kitchen. Each has a fireplac ...
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Located in the Central Drakensberg.
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Featuring a 9-hole golf course, Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort also offers an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, and a restaurant and pub. It is situated in the Central Drakensberg region. The spacious rooms all come with satellite TV and tea-and-coffee making facilities. Each en suite bathroom is equipped with a ...
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Elandshoek Pass is situated in the Giant's Castle area. There is evidence that the path is frequently used as a smugglers/stock theft pass. Elandshoek is a pass with spectacular views.
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At Home BB in Estcourt features accommodation with a garden. 400 m from Spar Food Store & Centre (Estcourt), the property is also 3.8 km away from Wagendrift Nature Reserve. Free WiFi is available and Wembezi Battlefields is 9 km away. Guest rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, toaster, a kettl ...
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Located 3km from N3 highway and 11 km from closest Supermarket (Winterton), Good Hope Country Escape is on a farm in Winterton area. It has 3 self-catering units sleeping 4 people each, barbecue facilities, wide open lawns and tranquil atmosphere. It features lake views, basic DSTV with MNET, and some sports channels. ...
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Cathkin Cottage B&B or Self Catering offers upmarket accommodation in the heart of the Champagne Valley. 5 well appointed en-suite rooms, swimming pool, communal lounges and free WiFi. Hiking trails that start from the cottage and close to many activities and restaurants. Located in a secure eco-estate with an abun ...
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Old Woman Grinding Corn is in the Injisuthi Cowl area.
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Botlonglong / Thabana Tsooana Peak near Champagne Castle is in the Monks Cowl area. The closest pass is Ship's Prow Pass.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Ship's Prow Peak is in the Monks Cowl area.
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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.
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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. ...
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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.
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Bond Peak is located within the Giants Castle area. Bond Pass and Jaraten Pass are the closest passes.
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Perfectly situated in the Cathkin/Champagne Valley of the Central Drakensberg with views of the Majestic World Heritage site, Drakensberg Mountains. Self-catering accommodation with no activities on site, but close by. A one bedroom cottage sleeps 4, a one bedroom unit sleeps 5 and a cosy room sleeps 2. The cottage an ...
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Located in the Central Drakensberg.
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Set in Bergview, Champagne Haven features a garden, year-round outdoor pool, and barbecue. Free private parking is available on site. Featuring a patio, the accommodation has a dining area and a seating area. It is equipped with a flat-screen TV with selected satellite channels and a DVD player. There is also a kitchen ...
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Mount Durnford is in the Giants Castle area.
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In the Giants Castle area to the left of Langalibalele Pass, a relatively easy pass with some zig-zagging between the each small cliff on the way up.
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Situated in the village of Winterton in the Central Drakensberg, Lilac Lodge-Purple House features a large garden with outdoor pool and children's playground. Pets are allowed on request. The accommodation here will provide you with a TV, a seating area and satellite channels. Most of the units have kitchen facilities. ...
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Uthekwane Shelter is in the AmaSwazi Traditional Authority Area outside of the Monk's Cowl area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: Rabbit therianthropes (semi-human and semi-rabbit figures) are rare since therianthropes usually depict a mixture of either human and eland or human and rhebuck features. Contact: Mr. Gr ...
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The area in which Cowl Pass is situated is known as the Champagne Valley which consists of three extraordinary peaks: Monk's Cowl, Cathkin and Champagne Castle.
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Gypaetus is a steep zig-zag pass to the right of Bannerman Pass started from Bannerman Hut.
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The Eastern Gully is a Rock Pass situated in the Giant's Castle area. Giants Castle's Eastern Gully is not a commonly used route - mostly due to its technical nature. The pass tops out near the main 3315m summit.
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Lithobolong Peak is the seventh-highest mountain in South Africa, it is located in Injisuthi near Red Wall Peak.
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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.
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The Southern Jarateng Pass is the grassier of the three. It is Located in the Giant's Castle region.
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Located in the Central Drakensberg.
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Giants Cave 2 is on your right going up Giants pass.
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Drakensberg House is nestled in between the Drakensberg Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, and Cathkin Peak. It is a self-catering stone cottage equipped with an outdoor terrace and garden with mountain views. The luxurious country-style cottage is decorated in eclectic furnishings and stone walls. It features floor-t ...
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