Northern Drakensberg

From Left to right: Eastern Buttress, Devil's Tooth, Inner Tower and the Escarpment.
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Didima Buttress in the Cathedral Peak area and can be reached via Tlanyaku Pass.
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Found at the top of the escarpment in Cathedral Peak, the picture alongside says it all. Water however is only found just over 1km from the cave.
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Falls in the Cathedral Peak area and can be reached via Tlanyaku Pass.
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The Didima Rock Art Centre has an audio-visual show presented on a daily basis. These offer a good insight into the life of the Bushmen and their Rock Art. The centre opens at 8.00am and closes at 4.00pm. Didima Camp contact deatails: 036 488 8000
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Dooley Peak is in Royal Natal above Thendele Camp.
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An easy 2.1km hike with only 98m elevation gain from Cathedral Peak Hotel. A pool is at the base of the falls for swimming.
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Offering a spacious garden and an outdoor pool, Drakensberg Bush Lodge is located 9 km outside of Winterton. The lodge is set in the surroundings of the Central Drakensberg. The accommodation has a main unit with 4 bedrooms and fully equipped kitchen and satellite TV. The double rooms are located a bit further away and ...
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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.
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Set in Bergville, 1.5 km from Information Bergville, Drakensberg Terrace provides air-conditioned rooms and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Among the various facilities of this property are a garden and a terrace. The property is 8 km from Driel Barrage. All rooms at the bed and breakfast come with a seating area and ...
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A few hundred meters down from Bell Cave. Its a shallow and uneven cave.
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Easter Cave is between Ntonjelana Pass and Easter Pass (Christmas Pass). About 200m up and North after climbing to the top of Easter Pass.
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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.
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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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From Left to right: Eastern Buttress, Devil's Tooth, Inner Tower and the Escarpment.
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There are several possible routes but all will require a scramble. The start is from the contour path.
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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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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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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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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 ...
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An easy 2.2km in total hike from the day parking area in Royal Natal. The path is uphill and then through the bush to the waterfall.
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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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Quite possibly the most spectacular pass in the Mnweni area.
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Found near the top of fangs pass and to the left of Fangs Buttress looking North.
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In most hikers' opinions Fangs Pass is definitely one of the most stunning passes in the Mnweni area and perhaps even in the entire Drakensberg. It is a difficult pass to undertake and should not be attempted by the inexperienced. It starts at a small waterfall where the Fangs tributary joins the Mbundini River.
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Found just before Mbundini Cave (50m lower down) heading towards Fangs and Mbundini pass in Mnweni.
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From the Mnweni Cultural Centre this is a long hike of 14.5km and elevation gain of 546m. The views from near the cave of Fangs and Mbundini pass are stunning.
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Forest Shelter offers excellent shelter however its not a very level cave.
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A severe 6 hr hike(15kms) The hike starts on the Cathedral Peak route and then branches off to the right, going down into the Nxwaye valley, up the Ganabu Ridge and down Baboon Rock.
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Gatberg North Campsite 
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Gatberg South Campsite
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A large cave which is found just before the start of Icidi Pass.
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Gravel Cave is in Didima Gorge fairly close to Poacher's and Forest Cave.
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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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A 6.1km circular hike heading uphill to start and then through Gudu Bush where a small stream and pool will can be seen. An option is to turn right up the hill here which takes you to the top of Gudu Falls (this is a steep path about 700m long and 230m in elevation - Gudu falls is shown on the left), else continue stra ...
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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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Found in Mnweni in the Northern Drakensberg.
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The Icidi buttress is located in Mnweni. It lies next to the Icidi pass. 
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Icidi Cave is found 310m above Icidi pass towards Icidi Crown (North Easterly direction) along a long rock band.
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Icidi Crown is not shown on the maps and is found near Icidi Cave.
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Icidi Pass is most likely the most difficult non-rock pass in the Drakensberg. It is very long, steep and boulder-choked. It should not be attempted by any inexperienced and unskilled hikers as it could become very dangerous.
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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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An extreme round trip of a minimum of 3 days. The hike starts at the Isanlwana Police Post in the Mweni Valley and follows the Icidi River to the escarpment. It requires serious, potentially dangerous rock scrambling, and should only be attempted by experienced, competent mountaineers. In the Icidi Valley which is in u ...
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Ifidi Buttress is in the Mnweni area of the Northern Drakensberg.
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The true Ifidi cave, not always found. This large cave can accommodate at least 6 people and offers reasonable shelter. There is enough space to put up a tent if needed. The views from the cave and morning sunrise make the effort to find this elusive cave well worth while.
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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.
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The Ifidi Northern Pinacle is in the Mnweni area.
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Ifidi Pass is not often attempted due to its rocky summit. Along with Icidi Pass, it is infamous for being one of the most challenging passes in the Drakensberg. However, most would say that the reward is definitely worth the effort.
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