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
Boasting a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, Birches Cottage is situated in Underberg, within 2.1 km of Spar Food Store (Underberg). Each unit features a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a seating area with a sofa, a TV and a private bathroom with bath. A patio with garden views is offered in every unit. Read More...
Amakhela Peak is in the Cobham region of the Drakensberg. Read More...
Kaula Cave is in the Vergelegen area. The cave is large and the floor is relatively flat. Read More...
Located in the Southern Drakensberg just 30 km away from Underberg, Treadridge Self Catering Cottage is set on 4 hectares of natural Drakensberg Mountain terrain, on the border of the Drakensberg World Heritage Site. With mountain views all around, Treadridge Self Catering Cottage is ideally situated within 5kms from G ... Read More...
An comfortable self-catering cottage standing on the shore of Heskeths, a twenty five acre lake with majestic views of the Drakensberg over the water; Clearbrook offers total privacy and seclusion from the outside world. The cottage consists of four double/twin en-suite bedrooms, an attractive, comfortable lounge with ... Read More...
Sherry Cave (Old) is in the Garden Castle area. This is a small cave/boulder overhang and will fit 2 people only. Read More...
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Bollard Pass is not marked on most hiking maps. It is closely associated with and named after Bollard Peak. Read More...
30 kilometers from Underberg in the heart of the Southern Drakensberg is Thekwane's Nest on an elevated, four-hectare property with majestic views of the mountain. Thekwane's Nest offers two stone thatched cottages set in private, fully fenced tranquil surroundings with the beauty and fragrance of over 1 000 rose bushe ... Read More...
Located near kaNtuba Peak and cave and can be hiked to from the top of Sani Pass. Read More...
Lotheni Cave sleeps 4 people and is found near the top between the Lotheni Gully and Lotheni South pass route. Read More...
Emerald Dome can be seen from the Cobham Parking area. Read More...
Can be seen from Winterhoek Hut in Garden Castle. Read More...
Ka Masihlenga Pass is the quickest route from Lotheni rest camp to summit. It is a steep pass that leads to the top of the escarpment south of the Hawk. Read More...
Country Comfort Underberg has well-equipped accommodation featuring free WiFi in Underberg, Free private parking is available on site. There is a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries in each unit, along with a hairdryer. The accommodation offers one luxury, mountain facing bedroom with a queen bed and an e ... Read More...
Tarn Cave Pass has a very good path to follow after Cedric's Pool. The cave is named Tarn Cave because of the small mountain pools above it. From the cave's inner sanctum are beautiful views of the Devil's Knuckles. Read More...
Situated in Himeville, within 5 km of Lake Glencairn and 5 km of Lake Kenmo Picnic Site, Chikanka features a garden. Featuring a terrace, this property is located a short distance from Himeville Museum and Himeville Nature Reserve. The property is set 8 km from Vulture Restaurant (On top of hill). At the bed and breakf ... Read More...
Hlathimbe North Pass is found in the Lotheni area. The North route splits from the South route at the Hlathimba river crossing. It is considered to be a more challenging hike than the Hlathimbe South Pass. Read More...
The overhang is deep and its placement on the side of a hill near an open grassland means that it does get lots of of wind. To get to the views over uMkhomazi and up to the escarpment, head up to the top of the hill behind the cave. The cave is named after one of the early owners of Anondale farm at the foot of Settle ... Read More...
Snow Hill Cave in not within the Maloti-Drakensberg Park. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: The depiction shows a snake with horns. The Zulus and Bushmen believed that this creature controlled rain. According to legend it travelled from mountain to mountain striking the roofs of huts with actual lightning but, mythol ... Read More...
Amakhela Pass via the ridge route which is located in the Cobham region of the Drakensberg. Read More...
Situated 33 km away from Underberg, Fairways Holiday Accommodation is set within the Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort, bordering the Drakensberg World Heritage Site. The well-appointed self-catering chalets come with a fully equipped kitchen, including microwave, oven, washing machine and tumble dryer. There i ... Read More...
From Bushman's Nek camp is a very strenuous 10.6 km hike. A Map and knowledge of the area is necessary as no path exists in parts. The total elevation gain is 859 meters, no part of the hike is downhill. At the top of the pass you will see Goats cave on your right. Read More...
Ikanti #3 is in the Cobham area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: The painting shows a large herd of eland. The Bushmen mainly painted eland in large herds while rhebuck were painted as being part of smaller family groups. Symbolically, eland herds represent the aggregation phase of social life, when small Bushman b ... Read More...
The Saddle is in the Vergelegen area. Read More...
Bobs House is a holiday home is set on a private property in Himeville, just 6 km from Underberg. It offers a spacious garden and a games room. The holiday home includes 3 bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen with a separate dining area. The lounge includes satellite TV and surround sound. Read More...
Along Minaret Pass, rockfall might be an issue. The pass is best accessed from Lakes Cave. Minaret Pass is located south of Hodgson's Peak. Read More...
There are three possible heads to the Mzimkhulu pass. The North pass is easy with a distinct path and offers beautiful scenery. Read More...
Ikanti #2 is in the Cobham area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: In this image two tall figures are painted above smaller humans. During trance or altered state of consciousness, shamans felt as if they are “growing taller”. This is the result of psycho-somatic hallucinations experienced during trance. Read More...
The Masubasuba Pass is the most direct way to climb the Hodgson's Peaks. The approach to the pass is spectacularly scenic. The hike up this pass is along the Pholela River Valley and then via Fingall's Rock. Read More...
Swiman is in the Garden Castle region of the Drakensberg. Read More...
The Isicatula Pass is found in the Bushman's Nek area. This pass descends from the escarpment into Lesotho by means of a narrow and steep gully. Read More...
Located in Underberg, Hawley House is a holiday home set in a 6-acre garden with a small dam at the bottom of the property. The property is 800 m from Medical facility (Underberg) and free private parking is provided. There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchen. A flat-screen TV and DVD player are offered. The ... Read More...
Vast Cave is in the Bushmans Nek area, the cave is 6km from Bushmans Nek offices. The hike is easy, the last bit is uphill and you will find a huge deep cave that offers excellent shelter in any weather. Read More...
Mpongweni (Sipongweni) South Shelter is in the Cobham area. Paintings on the exterior walls of the Shelter are barely visible due to weathering. It's a steep 250m in altitude climb and about 400m from Mpongweni North Shelter below. Due to the weathering of the paintings it may be better to save your energy for other b ... Read More...
Knuckles South Pass is an easier, grassy pass with a trail unlike the north pass route. Read More...
Located in Garden Caslte as the top of Mashai Pass this small 2 man shelter may offer a little protection from the elements. Read More...
Viewed from the Garden Castle and can also be seen from Mzimkhylwana Hut area. Read More...
The kaNtuba buttress is among South Africa's highest peaks, although it is not very well known. Read More...
Lammergeier Pass is located in the Bushman's Nek and is a relatively easy pass, however the last 1km on a steep uphill from Lammergeier cave has no visible path. At the top of the pass you will see goats cave on your right. Read More...
The Mzimkhulu Middle Pass is located in the Garden Castle area. There is a waterfall on route which may be tricky to navigate. Read More...
Located in Underberg, Giant's Cup Wilderness Reserve provides barbecue facilities. Located around 2.6 km from Small cave under Overhang, the farm stay is also 3 km away from Bathplug Cave (with waterfall). Attractions in the area include Bamboo Mountain, 3.5 km away, or Tortoise Rocks, set 3.7 km from the property. At ... Read More...
Weaver Cave is in the Cobham area. The cave has a level floor and offers reasonable protection from the elements. The easiest route to the the cave is via Lakes Cave or from Mzimkhulwana Hut which is roughly 7km from the cave. Read More...
The South Mzimkhulu Pass has no path but it is an easy pass. Read More...
Set in the heart of the majestic Southern Drakensberg, bordering directly on to the Drakensberg Park, Sani Lodge offers private Hot Tubs with incredible views at Honeyguide cottage, Aloe cottage, Woodpecker mountain view rondavel and Kingfisher mountain view rondavel, a restaurant offering all meals, a Cheesery, a swim ... Read More...
Lithabaneng peak is located in the Lotheni area. Read More...
Located in the scenic village of Underberg, Sangwana 27 Holiday Home features a garden and a verandah with barbecue facilities. Himeville is a 10-minbute drive away. The well-appointed home has 3 bedrooms, one of which is en suite while the other 2 bedrooms share a bathroom. The main bedroom has a double bed with day ... Read More...
There is no trail trail for this pass, its best to stay in the gully on the way up. Read More...