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
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...
Poachers Cave is a large cave in the Cathedral Peak area that could sleep up to 12 people. The cave is closed due to Bushamn Paintings being inside the cave. Read More...
Outer Horn is in the Cathedral Peak area. From left to right is the Inner Horn, Outer Horn, The Bell and Cathedral Peak. 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...
Rwanqa Pass is fairly difficult. It's route is not clearly shown on official maps as the pass is very overgrown. Read More...
Didima Buttress in the Cathedral Peak area and can be reached via Tlanyaku Pass. 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...
Nguza Pass is a rock pass without a trail. It is an amazing pass that is definitely worth doing. 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...
Ndumeni Dome is in the Cathedral Peak area. Read More...
Veranda Cave is in the Mnweni area. This is a tiny cave that is exposed to the elements. The cave is about 380m South West from the top of Ifidi Pass, rather continue to Ifidi Cave, about 900m in a South Easterly direction from this cave. Read More...
Caboose Peak is located within the Mnweni area. Icidi Pass and Mbundini Pass are the closest passes. Read More...
Not the true Ifidi cave but does offer shelter for about 4 people. The true Ifidi cave is about 280m further in a South Easterly direction. Read More...
A large cave which is found just before the start of Icidi Pass. 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...
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...
Dooley Peak is in Royal Natal above Thendele Camp. Read More...
Mbundini Pass is difficult to navigate due to the lack of a path. It is a challenging climb. Read More...
Gravel Cave is in Didima Gorge fairly close to Poacher's and Forest 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...
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...
Witches is in the Royal Natal region of the Drakensberg. Read More...
Shepherd's Cave 2 is in the Mnweni area in a Westerly direction heading towards Rwanqa pass. Read More...
Mitre peak is located in the Cathedral Peak area. Read More...
The Inner Tower is found in the Royal Natal area. It lies next to the famous devils tooth. Read More...
This peak is set high up between Ntonjelana Pass and Mlambonja Pass. The peak is approached from the Kwakwatsi Valley where there is an unnamed pass between two nameless peaks near Mlambonja Pass. There are cairns marking the approach. Read More...
Amphingati Peak is located in the Royal Natal National Park. The peak is not listed on the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife map for Royal Natal. The peak name is that given by Chris Murch in his list of Khulu's (peaks greater than 3000m) in South Africa in 1994. Read More...
Cutback Highway is located within the Mnweni area. Pins and Mweni pass are the closet passes. Read More...
Rwanqa Cave is in the Mnweni area. Read More...
Kwamfazi Shelter is in the Amangwane Traditional Authority Area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: Some researchers like Frans Prins believe that larger kaross-clad figures might represent AmaZizi people who adopted Bushman ways during times of drought and during the Mfecane-Difeqane. They are the only group of Bantu ... Read More...
Icidi Cave is found 310m above Icidi pass towards Icidi Crown (North Easterly direction) along a long rock band. Read More...
The two lower caves at the top of Thuthumi pass are very close (35m) from each other and each sleep 4 people. Read More...
Forest Shelter offers excellent shelter however its not a very level cave. 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...
Rockeries is located in the Mnweni area. 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...
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...
Patrick's Shelter is in the Amangwane Traditional Authority Area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: Natural features such as holes and cracks in the parent rock are sometimes incorporated in Bushmen rock art. In this depiction a hole represents one man’s head and three holes represent another’s eyes and mouth. To the ... Read More...
Cathedral Peak is located within the Cathedral Peak area and is near Bell Cave. Read More...
Small Cave (Valley of Pools) is in the Cathedral Peak area next to the Nkwazi river. Read More...
Manxome Cave is about 150m below Manxome pass in the Mnweni area. Read More...
Leopard peak is located in the Cathedral peak area. 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...
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...
The actual summit is on the Mont-Aux-Sources ridge. Read More...
Jubilee Cave is on the Mnewni 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...
A easy 2 hrs or 5.5 kms hike. A short hike in the Cathedral Peak area, starting from the hotel and following the Nyosi River southwards. Read More...