Bridge Cave
Found on the north side of the valley near the start of Nhlangeni Pass. Explore the Vergelegen area: Vergelegen forms part of the southern Drakensberg mountain landscape. Read our Vergelegen…
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Cave
Southern Drakensberg
Vergelegen
Found on the north side of the valley near the start of Nhlangeni Pass. Explore the Vergelegen area: Vergelegen forms part of the southern Drakensberg mountain landscape. Read our Vergelegen…
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Rock Art
Southern Drakensberg
Other
Bulwer Mountain Shelter #2 is outside the Maloti-Drakensberg Park and is located in Bulwer. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: An eland is depicted here apparently ‘entering’ a curtain of na…
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Rock Art
Southern Drakensberg
Other
Bulwer Mountain Shelter #2 is outside the Maloti-Drakensberg Park and is located in Bulwer. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: The paintings show an eland placed vertically on the rock wall.…
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Cave
Southern Drakensberg
Bushmans Nek
Bushman’s Cave faces north, with views towards Ngwangwe Peak and Walker’s Peak. The walk via Halfway/Slab Cave describes one approach to this shelter. Explore the Bushman’s Nek area: Read ou…
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Hike
Southern Drakensberg
Bushmans Nek
19.2 km · 8 hours · Moderate
The walk to Bushman’s Cave via Halfway/Slab Cave is about 9.6km in the Bushman’s Nek area. The cave can be visited on a day hike or used for an overnight stop on day 1 of a longer trip. Arra…
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Hut or Camp
Southern Drakensberg
Bushmans Nek
Bushman’s Nek Hut accommodates up to 30 people near the southern end of the Giant’s Cup Trail. It stands slightly above the South African border post, overlooking the Bushman’s River and the…
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Pass
Southern Drakensberg
Bushmans Nek
Bushman’s Nek Pass leads towards Sehlabathebe National Park in Lesotho. The trail is used by walkers and pack animals, but erosion can make sections awkward. Check current access and travel …
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Hike
Southern Drakensberg
Bushmans Nek
19.8 km · 9.5 hours · Difficult
The walk from Bushman’s Nek camp to the top of Bushman’s Nek Pass is about 8km, with an elevation gain of 679m. This is the outward leg; allow time and energy for the return walk. The route …
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Accommodation
Southern Drakensberg
Surrounded by mountains and nature, Bushmans Nek is located 37 km away from Underberg. The resort features a restaurant, spa and a rock swimming pool. A variety of outdoor activities are off…
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Accommodation · Region
Southern Drakensberg
Bushmans Nek
Situated in the Bushman's Nek Valley, wildlife commonly seen in the Bushman's Nek area is varied, and includes eland, reedbuck, grey rhebok, oribi and klipspringer, as well as dassie and por…
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Pass
Southern Drakensberg
Lotheni
Buttress Pass, also known as The Passage, is a mountain route in the Lotheni area. Its terrain includes steep grass and rocky sections, so the name should not be read as a promise of easy wa…
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Accommodation
Southern Drakensberg
In the foothills of the southern Drakensberg nestles Castleburn a home to eland, reedbuck and 100 species of bird, who flock to the re-established wetlands. Spacious, thatched, architect-des…
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Accommodation
Southern Drakensberg
Cedar Garden is a spacious B&B and self catering establishment set in a stunning garden and the perfect base from which to explore the Southern Drakensberg. The Sani Pass on our doorstep is …
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Hike · Waterfall or Pool
Southern Drakensberg
Bushmans Nek
9.0 km · 4 hours · Easy
A popular pool only 4.5 km from Bushman's Nek camp. The pool is apparently named after Cedric Biggs, a leader of the Mountain Backpackers Club some years ago, who was known for plunging thro…
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Southern Drakensberg
Cobham
Chameleon Cave is near Venice Cave. Its high, shallow overhang leaves the sleeping area exposed to wind and rain, so it may offer little protection in bad weather. Explore the Cobham area: C…
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Hike · Trail Running & FKTs
Southern Drakensberg
Monks Cowl
37 km · Very Difficult
The track shown is from Monks Cowl up Greys Pass to Champagne Castle which is one of South Africa’s highest peaks. Recorded trail times (historical) 1. Timothy Chambers: 5:54.00 on 20 Decemb…
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Accommodation
Southern Drakensberg
Situated in Himeville, within 5 km of Lake Glencairn and 5 km of Lake Kenmo Picnic Site, Chikanka features a garden. Featuring a terrace, this property is located a short distance from Himev…
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Accommodation
Southern Drakensberg
A comfortable self-catering cottage standing on the shore of Heskeths, a twenty five acre lake with majestic views of the Drakensberg over the water; Clearbrook offers total privacy and secl…
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Accommodation · Region
Southern Drakensberg
Cobham
Cobham is situated in the Southern Maloti-Drakensberg Park, a World Heritage Site recognised for both its natural and cultural value, and is approximately 150 km from Pietermaritzburg. The e…
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Hike
Southern Drakensberg
Cobham
4.6 km · 2 hours · Easy
A fun family day outing to Cobham and a short easy walk along the Pholela River. The distance is your choosing, from 1km to 5km in total. As you wind your way along the river choose one of t…
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Hike
Southern Drakensberg
Cobham
30 km · 14 hours · Moderate
This 3 day backpacking trip from Cobham stays at Mzimkulwana Hut on night 1 and Lakes Cave on night 2. Book the hut and cave through Cobham, and arrange any San rock-art visit in advance. Su…
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Cave
Southern Drakensberg
Garden Castle
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. Explore the Garden Castle area: Garden Castle is p…
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Accommodation
Southern Drakensberg
Country Comfort Underberg has well-equipped accommodation featuring free WiFi in Underberg. Free private parking is available on site. There is a private bathroom with shower and free toilet…
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Accommodation
Southern Drakensberg
Crystal Waters of Underberg offers fine trout fishing and berg style log and stone cabin accommodation. Situated at the end of the district road and encircled by the mountains of the Ukhahla…
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