Northern Drakensberg

Rwanqa Cave 2

Rwanqa Pass
Rwanqa Pass is fairly difficult. It's route is not clearly shown on official maps as the pass is very overgrown.
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Rwanqa Spear

Saddle (North)
Saddle North is in the Mnweni (Amangwane) area.
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Saddle (South)
Saddle South is in the Mnweni (Amangwane) area.
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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 ...
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Scaly Cave
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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Schoongezicht Cave
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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Sentinel

Sentinel Caves
The two Sentinel Caves in the Royal Natal area are situated on the escarpment in a large crack at the back of the Sentinel. They provide excellent protection from bad weather, have level floors and each cave can sleep 4 people.
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Sentinel Mountain Hut
Located above the chain ladders in Royal Natal Reserve.
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Sgonqweni Cave

Shepherd's Cave 1
Shepherd's Cave 1 is in the Mnweni area in a Westerly direction heading towards Rwanqa pass.
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Shepherd's Cave 2
Shepherd's Cave 2 is in the Mnweni area in a Westerly direction heading towards Rwanqa pass.
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Sherman's Cave
Sherman's Cave is in the Cathedral Peak area. The cave is just off the main path heading to Cathedral Peak. Its a large cave with a level floor that can accommodate 10 people.
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Sherman's Cave Hike
Sherman's Cave can sleep to and is only 3.6km from Cathedral Peak Hotel, the hike to the cave is all uphill with a total elevation gain of 429m.
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Ship's Prow Pass (North)
Most mountaineers describe Ship's Prow Pass as the most difficult non-rock pass in the Berg - it is the highest in the Berg after all. The view from the top is legendary.
Going up the North Fork is not not advised due to falling rock, rather go up the South Fork.
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Sigubudu / Ungiyeza
Sigubudu / Ungiyeza is in the Royal Natal area.
Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: This painting includes several animals, such as eland, mountain rhebuck and even part of a cobra (beneath the running eland). Bushmen legends relate that snakes were linked with rain-making rituals. Soft or female rain was interpreted a ...
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Singathi (Busingati) Cave
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.
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Singati
Singati is in the AmaZizi Traditional Authority Area which includes the the Busingatha, Okhombe and Obanjaneni wards.
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Singati Wall
Singati Wall is in the AmaZizi Traditional Authority Area which includes the the Busingatha, Okhombe and Obanjaneni wards.
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Skylight Cave
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.
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Small Cave (Valley of Pools)
Small Cave (Valley of Pools) is in the Cathedral Peak area next to the Nkwazi river.
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Smuggler's Pass
Smuggler's Pass was pioneered by smugglers - hence it's name. The main path forks into two paths but reconnects further up.
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Stimela Peak

Stimela Ridge

Sunshine Cave
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.
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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 ...
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Thaba Chitja
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).
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Thaba Edanyazana
Thaba Edanyazana is in the AmaZizi Traditional Authority Area which includes the the Busingatha, Okhombe and Obanjaneni wards.
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The Bell
Cathedral Peak is located within the Cathedral Peak area and is near Bell Cave.
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The Column
The Column is in the Cathedral Peak area. From the left is the Pyramid, the Column and Cleft Peak.
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The Crack Pass
The steep ascent through The Crack Pass is aided by a chain ladder. It is potentially dangerous.
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Boasting a terrace, The Itumeleng Guest House offers rooms in Bergville, 400 m from Information Bergville. Around 7 km from Driel Barrage, the property is also 14 km away from Fishing Area and offers free WiFi. The guest house has a restaurant and shared lounge, and Fishing Area is 14 km away. At the guest house, all r ...
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Situated in Ethels Drive, within a 1-minute walk of Viewpoint/picnic and 800 m of Oliviershoek Pass, The Phatt Chef Roadside Diner and B&B features accommodation with free WiFi. Boasting a terrace, this property is located near attractions such as Mitarachope. The property provides a shared lounge. All units at the ...
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The Twins

Three Puddings
The Puddings is in the Cathedral Peak region of the Drakensberg.
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Thuthumi Pass
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.
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Tlanyaku Pass
Tlanyaku Pass is a steep pass located in the Cathedral Peak area. It is situated between Ndedema Dome and the Sphinx.
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Tooth Cave
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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Tsekeseke Peak

Tsekesteke Pass
The Tsekesteke Pass follows a beautiful trail along the Tsekesteke river and the gully alongside the Pyramid and the Column. This pass is moderately difficult.
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Tseketseke Hut
This hut (corrugated structure) is situated in the Cathedral Peak Reserve area 500m upriver from the contour path, bookings are done through the Didima office.
To book the hut for overnight camping phone: 072 397 7901
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Tseketseke Pass Campsite
A small campsite at the point where the contour path crosses the Tseketseke River.
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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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Tugela Gorge Chain Ladder Hike
This magnificent hike starts at the Gorge Car Park leading through stretches of protea veld and forest, and the scenery beyond the Gorge is spectacular.
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Twelve Apostles (Mnweni)

Twins Cave
Twins Cave is in the Cathedral Peak area. The cave is big with a level floor. The views are stunning. The overhang is high and thus protection from rain is not great.
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