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
The Inner Tower is found in the Royal Natal area. It lies next to the famous devils tooth. Read More...
Ndumeni Dome is in the Cathedral Peak area. Read More...
Witches is in the Royal Natal region of the Drakensberg. Read More...
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The two lower caves at the top of Thuthumi pass are very close (35m) from each other and each sleep 4 people. Read More...
Rockeries is located in the Mnweni area. Read More...
Shepherd's Cave 2 is in the Mnweni area in a Westerly direction heading towards Rwanqa pass. 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...
Mitre peak is located in the Cathedral Peak area. Read More...
A few hundred meters down from Bell Cave. Its a shallow and uneven cave. 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...
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...
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...
Smuggler's Pass was pioneered by smugglers - hence it's name. The main path forks into two paths but reconnects further up. 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...
Mbundini Pass is difficult to navigate due to the lack of a path. It is a challenging climb. 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...
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...
Icidi Cave is found 310m above Icidi pass towards Icidi Crown (North Easterly direction) along a long rock band. Read More...
Not a good shelter, try find the true Ifidi Cave rather which is about 700m South East from this cave. 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...
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...
Easter Pass also known as Christmas Pass is located in the Northern Drakensberg, Cathedral Peak area near Easter Cave. Read More...
Small Cave (Valley of Pools) is in the Cathedral Peak area next to the Nkwazi river. Read More...
Jubilee Cave is on the Mnewni area 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...
Nguza Cave 1 is near the top of Nguza pass in the Mnweni area, 80m from the top of the pass. 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...
Leopard peak is located in the Cathedral peak area. Read More...
Didima Buttress in the Cathedral Peak area and can be reached via Tlanyaku Pass. Read More...
A large cave which is found just before the start of Icidi Pass. 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...
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...
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...
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...
Caboose Peak is located within the Mnweni area. Icidi Pass and Mbundini Pass are the closest passes. 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...
Nanni's cave is in the Cathedral Peak area. The cave contains bushman paintings and thus the exact location is not shown. 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...
Twins Pass is a steep trail located in Northern Drakensberg in the Cathedral Peak region. 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...
Dooley Peak is in Royal Natal above Thendele Camp. Read More...
Cutback Highway is located within the Mnweni area. Pins and Mweni pass are the closet passes. Read More...
Stimela Ridge is in the Mnweni area. Read More...
Overlooking Drakensberg Mountains, Sandford Park Country Hotel is set amid manicured lawns and rose gardens. Located in Bergville, it features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and barbecue facilities. Sandford Park’s spacious rooms have a TV, a work desk, and an electric kettle. Some of the rooms have views of the mounta ... Read More...