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
uMhwabane Shelter is in the Amazizi Traditional Authority Area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: A large white snake is painted here with people and animals accompanying it. Local AmaZizi communities believe that a mythological snake with an antelope head, called the “uMhwabane”, lives in the river close to the shel ... Read More...
Mitre peak is located in the Cathedral Peak area. Read More...
Shepherd's Cave 2 is in the Mnweni area in a Westerly direction heading towards Rwanqa pass. Read More...
Gudu Falls Pass is a relatively easy hike worth doing. If you venture towards the falls you will find some lovely rock pools to swim in. Read More...
A few hundred meters down from Bell Cave. Its a shallow and uneven cave. Read More...
Set in the KwaZulu-Natal Region, 4.8 km from Killburn Dam, Ezulwini Berg Resort features an outdoor pool and sauna. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms come with a sofa and flat-screen TV. Certain rooms have a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. Rooms include a private ... Read More...
Barricade Pass was nicknamed Fallen Boot Pass by Neil Margetts. One of his companion hikers dislodged his boot and it fell down a steeper part of the pass. If you begin your route from Fika dam, on the true right of the river is a well-used path as far as the base of Namahadi Pass. If you begin on true left, you will ... Read More...
Located in Bergville, Dalmore Guest Farm offers water sports facilities. All rooms boast a kitchen, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a private bathroom. Both free WiFi and private parking are available at the farm stay. All rooms at Dalmore Guest Farm are fitted with a seating area. The accommodation offers ce ... 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...
Ledges Retreat is a peaceful guest farm set in one of the most picturesque valleys in the Northern Drakensberg. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, the resort offers stunning views of Cannibal Cave and Sugar Loaf. The Putterill River meanders along the bottom of the property and is a children’s paradise with plenty of ... Read More...
Mbundini Pass is difficult to navigate due to the lack of a path. It is a challenging climb. Read More...
Icidi Cave is found 310m above Icidi pass towards Icidi Crown (North Easterly direction) along a long rock band. Read More...
New Beginnings Shelter is located within the ATKV Drakensville Resort. Interpretation by Tim Forssman and Lee Gutteridge (2012): Rhebuck are the most popular choice for the San when they made headdresses. The San believed by wearing such a headdress one would be able to influence the movement of the game and to ensure ... Read More...
Procession Shelter is in the Cathedral Peak area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: Here figures are depicted being partly human and partly insect with praying mantis heads. The praying mantis was the Bushman's deity. He was also called the trickster deity as he was a shape-shifter, meaning that he could change into ... 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...
Jubilee Cave is on the Mnewni area Read More...
Rwanqa Cave is in the Mnweni area. Read More...
Boasting barbecue facilities, Swartkop Cottage is set on a farm on the banks of the Tugela River. This rustic cottage has solar lighting. the cottage has 2 bedrooms, a lounge and dining area with a gas stove and gas fridge. Hot water made from wood and fire. and fresh water is provided separately. River water is used f ... Read More...
Sunshine Cave is in the Mnweni area. This is a nice cave that can sleep 8 people on a level floor and offers good protection from bad weather. Read More...
A small cave on the Malmbonja pass offering some shelter. Its not often used as Twins Cave is far better close by. Read More...
Skylight Cave is in the Mnweni area. The cave is 250m North East of Rat Hole Cave. This is a relatively small cave and exposed to the elements, Rat Hole Cave is a better alternative. Read More...
Leopard peak is located in the Cathedral peak area. Read More...
Small Cave (Valley of Pools) is in the Cathedral Peak area next to the Nkwazi river. Read More...
This 5-day hike features some of the most dramatic scenery in the whole of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park. The route passes through the Amphitheatre, Mbundini, Mnweni, The Rockeries, The Saddle and The Cathedral range. The first day’s hike takes hikers up the chain-ladder to the top of the Amphitheatre. From here, th ... Read More...
Nguza Cave 1 is near the top of Nguza pass in the Mnweni area, 80m from the top of the pass. Read More...
Not a good shelter, try find the true Ifidi Cave rather which is about 700m South East from this cave. Read More...
Thaba Chitja is located within the Cathedral Peak area. Organs Pipe Pass and Tsekesteke Pass are the closest passes. The peak is referred to on Murch's list as U-Bend, and Yodeler's A on the Sommers list. (ref: Jonathan Newman). Read More...
A large cave which is found just before the start of Icidi Pass. Read More...
Didima Buttress in the Cathedral Peak area and can be reached via Tlanyaku Pass. Read More...
Easter Pass also known as Christmas Pass is located in the Northern Drakensberg, Cathedral Peak area near Easter Cave. Read More...
Set on a ridge overlooking the northern and central Drakensberg Mountains, Drakensberg Mountain Retreat features an indoor swimming pool, library, shared lounge area and conference facilities. Each room at Drakensberg Mountain Retreat has an en suite bathroom, and complimentary toiletries are provided for your comfort. Read More...
Caboose Peak is located within the Mnweni area. Icidi Pass and Mbundini Pass are the closest passes. Read More...
Gravel Cave is in Didima Gorge fairly close to Poacher's and Forest Cave. Read More...
Manxome Cave is about 150m below Manxome pass in the Mnweni area. Read More...
Corner Cave is in the Mnweni area. This cave can sleep sleep 8 people and offers good protection from bad weather. The cave has no official name and has thus been called Corner Cave. From a distance it looks like its positioned in a corner. North Peak is a further 2km up Nguza Pass. Rockeries pass is to the right after ... Read More...
The Icidi buttress is located in Mnweni. It lies next to the Icidi pass. Read More...
Singati is in the AmaZizi Traditional Authority Area which includes the the Busingatha, Okhombe and Obanjaneni wards. Read More...
Found just after Five Star Cave (50m further up) heading towards Fangs and Mbundini pass in Mnweni. Mbundini Cave is found near the top of the pass. Read More...
Nanni's cave is in the Cathedral Peak area. The cave contains bushman paintings and thus the exact location is not shown. 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...
Twins Pass is a steep trail located in Northern Drakensberg in the Cathedral Peak region. Read More...
Lamp Skull Cave is in the Mnweni area about 380m from the top of Pins Pass. The cave has a flat floor and offers reasonable protection from bad weather. Read More...
Cutback Highway is located within the Mnweni area. Pins and Mweni pass are the closet passes. Read More...
Dooley Peak is in Royal Natal above Thendele Camp. Read More...
Stimela Ridge is in the Mnweni area. Read More...
Starting at Mnweni Cultural Village this 9.7km hike is not very steep with a total elevation gain of only 255m. Read More...
Windsor Castle is in the Cathedral Peak area. Read More...
Pampiring is in the Cathedral Peak area. Read More...