Northern Drakensberg: All Listings 

Upper Ndumeni Cave 1 is in the Cathedral Peak area. This is a small cave that offers good protection from the elements. The cave is sometimes referred to Ndumeni Dome Cave as near the peak of Ndumeni Dome.
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Crows Nest is located within the Royal Natal area. The chain ladders is the closest pass.
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A small cave on the Malmbonja pass offering some shelter. Its not often used as Twins Cave is far better close by.
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eZangomeni Shelter is in the Amangwane Traditional Authority Area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: A large rain-animal or a snake, with an antelope head, is accompanied by many white and red humans. What is of interest are the white dots and lines visible on the human bodies. It is believed that these marks represe ...
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Shepherd's Cave 1 is in the Mnweni area in a Westerly direction heading towards Rwanqa pass.
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Manxome Pass is located in the Mnweni region. It is not marked as a pass on the official maps. It is a physically challenging pass to do as it is long and steep but it offers extraordinary views.
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Elephant Gully, although beautifully scenic and dramatic, is not climbed often. It is a narrow gully that varies in steepness and therefore may be a fairly difficult hike. It is also known as the Elephant Shortcut.
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Elephant peak is located in the Cathedral Peak area. It is named after the rounded shape of an elephant head with the tusk to the right.
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Cockdale Peak is located within the Cathedral Peak area. Cockade Pass and Tseketseke Pass are the closest passes.
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Located in Bergville, within 3.5 km of Information Bergville and 7 km of Driel Barrage, Bingelela features free WiFi. The property is set 16 km from Fishing Area, 16 km from Fishing Area and 20 km from Spioenkop Battlefield. The property features a restaurant. All units in the guest house are equipped with a flat-scree ...
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The Column is in the Cathedral Peak area. From the left is the Pyramid, the Column and Cleft Peak.
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Xeni Pass is a potentially dangerous pass that should only be attempted by experienced hikers. It is located in the Cathedral Peak area of the Berg. Xeni Pass is in the cutback between Leopard Peak and Mlambonja Buttress. It probably gets more traffic than one might expect due to it being in one of the most popul ...
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Lower Mushroom Shelter is in the Cathedral Peak area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: The presence of a feline (lion or leopard), leaping towards a group of men in unusual postures, lifting each other up and somersaulting, demonstrates that this is not a depiction of San lifeways in a narrative sense. The San belie ...
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Mnweni Outer Pinacle is in the Mnweni area. The outer pinnacle is on the left.
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Schoongezicht Cave is in the Cathedral Peak area. The cave is right next to the Ndedema river. The views upwards from the cave are beautiful.
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Mount Helga is located within the Cathedral Peak area and is near Bell Cave.
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In Mnweni and is the start of the Ifidi pass route.
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A fair 2 hrs hike (5.5 kms) This is probably one of the most picturesque hikes in the area. From the hotel skirt the base of Tryme Hill westwards, then eastwards on the path into the gorge. Once in the gorge itself the path follows the river.
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Situated at the base of Cockade Pass
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A National Heritage Site, this 1000-hectare property has to be seen to be appreciated. This mountain Lodge is at an elevation of 1800 meters above sea level and lies in the shadow of the greater Drakensberg peaks on the property. The property is solar powered and accommodation is in Canadian styled log cabins, and all ...
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The Twins are in the Cathedral Peak area.
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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.
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The Inner Horn is in the Cathedral Peak area. From left to right is the Inner Horn, Outer Horn, The Bell and Cathedral Peak.
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Between Renqwa and Black and Tan Wall is the Renqwa Pass.
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Mnweni Inner Needle is found in the Mnweni area. The inner needle is on the right.
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Twins Cave (Annex) is in the Cathedral Peak area. The cave offers reasonable protection from the weather and can accommodate up to 6 people.
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Situated in Bonjaneni, a 15-minute walk from Rugged Glen Stables, Tugela Falls Bed and Breakfast provides accommodation with barbecue facilities. The property is around 3 km from Mount-Aux Source and 3.4 km from Sleeping Beauty Summit. Sigibudu Valley is 3.6 km from the bed and breakfast and Trilby Hill is 3.7 km away. ...
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Pyramid is in the Cathedral Peak area.
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Mnweni Outer Needle is in the Mnweni area. The outer needle is on the left.
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Two very distinct gullies lead up towards the Inner Tower. Both gullies are extremely challenging scrambles. The gully has many obstacles but the struggle may be well worth it. The Inner Tower Gully is located in the Royal Natal region.
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Falls in the Cathedral Peak area and can be reached via Tlanyaku Pass.
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Saddle North is in the Mnweni (Amangwane) area. 
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Not a good shelter, try find the true Ifidi Cave rather which is about 700m South East from this cave.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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The two lower caves at the top of Thuthumi pass are very close to each other and each sleep 4 people.
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Gatberg North Campsite 
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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 ...
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A few hundred meters down from Bell Cave. Its a shallow and uneven cave.
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Pins Pass is not a rock pass. If you choose the correct route, it is a relatively easy and straightforward pass.
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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 ...
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Easter Pass also known as Christmas Pass is located in the Northern Drakensberg, Cathedral Peak area near Easter Cave.
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A small cave just before the top of Icidi Pass on the left side of the pass. You would be better of hiking about 360m further towards Icidi Cave itself.
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Tooth Cave is in the Royal Natal area at the top of Devils Tooth Gully. Getting to this cave requires proper climbing gear and experience.
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Mbundini Abbey is in the Mnweni area.
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Scaly Cave is in the Mnweni area. This is a small cave for 3 people. You would be better off staying in Sunshine Cave on the other side of the valley, about 300m away.
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Mlambonja buttress is located in the Cathedral peak area. Mlambonja means hungry dog, it refers to the lack of game in the area meaning the early hunters dogs were left hungry.
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