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Curtain Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Garden Castle

Curtain Cave has a large, deep overhang and lies about 40m from Wave Cave. They are separate shelters, so make sure an overnight booking names the cave you intend to use. Explore the Garden …

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Cyprus Cave

Cave · Hike

Southern Drakensberg

uMkhomazi

Cyprus cave was formed when the underlying soil was washed away by the stream that flows over the top into a pool in front of the cave. The cave is named after the cyprus grass which grows i…

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Cyprus Cave Annex

Hike · Cave

Southern Drakensberg

uMkhomazi

Cyprus Cave Annex is a separate overhang a few metres from Cyprus Cave. It is narrower and less sheltered than the main cave, so the two should not be treated as interchangeable overnight st…

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Dieu Donne Cottage

Accommodation

Southern Drakensberg

Dieu Donne Cottage and Farmhouse are situated at the foot of the Sani Pass Road in the Southern Drakensberg. An ideal relaxing self catering getaway for families or groups of friends - choos…

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Drakensberg Grand Traverse

Hike · Trail Running & FKTs

Central Drakensberg · Northern Drakensberg · Southern Drakensberg

Bushmans Nek · Cathedral Peak · Garden Castle · Giants Castle · Injisuthi · Lotheni · Mnweni · Monks Cowl · Royal Natal · uMkhomazi · Vergelegen · Lesotho · Northern Drakensberg · Central Drakensberg · Southern Drakensberg

208 km · Very Difficult

The Drakensberg Grand Traverse (DGT) has no set route and is largely off trail. Most people will cover in the vicinity of 210 kilometers and climb more than 9,000 meters. The DGT is seen as …

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Dunford’s Loft

Accommodation

Southern Drakensberg

Dunford’s Loft is situated in the village of Himeville in the Southern Drakensberg of Kwa–Zulu Natal, 5 Kms from Underberg. You will enjoy warm, friendly hospitality in a relaxed environment…

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Dyke Pass

Pass

Southern Drakensberg

Vergelegen

Dyke Pass is located in the Vergelegen region of the Drakensberg. Explore the Vergelegen area: Vergelegen forms part of the southern Drakensberg mountain landscape. Read our Vergelegen Natur…

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Eagle Rock

Peak

Southern Drakensberg

Cobham

Eagle Rock can be seen from the Garden Castle road and from the Mzimkhulwana Hut area in Cobham. Explore the Cobham area: Cobham’s landscape includes the Pholela River, grasslands and sandst…

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Eagle Trail

Hike

Southern Drakensberg

Lotheni

6 hours · Moderate

A hike of 6 hours. The trail starts from the rest camp in the Lotheni Nature Reserve and is a circular route. Explore the Lotheni area: Lotheni lies in a secluded part of the southern Draken…

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Elgin Guesthouse

Accommodation

Southern Drakensberg

Cradled in a lush valley at the foot of the Southern Drakensberg Mountains, lies Elgin Guesthouse & Farm. We offer Bed & Breakfast accommodation in four luxury en suite rooms overlooking rol…

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Emerald Dome

Peak

Southern Drakensberg

Cobham

Emerald Dome can be seen from the Cobham Parking area. Explore the Cobham area: Cobham’s landscape includes the Pholela River, grasslands and sandstone formations below the high escarpment. …

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Engagement Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Garden Castle

Enough space for 2 people, found 190m up the valley from Sleeping Beauty Cave. Explore the Garden Castle area: Garden Castle is part of the southern uKhahlamba-Drakensberg landscape, with hi…

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eSiphongweni Peak

Peak

Southern Drakensberg

Cobham

eSiphongweni Peak can be seen from the Cobham campsite. Siphongweni Cave and the painted Mpongweni North Shelter are near the top. Arrange any rock-art visit through Cobham or an authorised …

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Fingall's Rock

Landmark

Southern Drakensberg

Cobham

When hiking up Masubasuba Pass you have the option of going up along the Pholela River or via Fingall's Rock. This stunning rock feature makes this route option a great option.

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Fun Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Garden Castle

Fun Cave is roughly 20m from Verkyker Cave and with a narrow, sloping overhang with space for 12 people. Explore the Garden Castle area: Garden Castle is part of the southern uKhahlamba-Drak…

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Garden Castle Peak

Peak

Southern Drakensberg

Garden Castle

Can be seen from Winterhoek Hut in Garden Castle. Explore the Garden Castle area: Garden Castle is part of the southern uKhahlamba-Drakensberg landscape, with high grasslands, rocky slopes a…

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