Southern Drakensberg

Offering a barbecue and terrace, Douglas Drift Cottages is situated in Underberg in the KwaZulu-Natal Region. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms include a shared bathroom. Enjoy fresh air and tranquillity in one of 3 cottages. Should you be a group of people and take all three cottages, there is a bo ...
Read More...

Set 900 m from Shopping Centre, Dragon's Lair Self Catering offers accommodation with a patio, as well as a BBQ facilities. Units are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom. There is also a oven, microwave and a kettle.
Read More...

Dunford’s Loft is situated in the village of Himeville in the Southern Drakensberg of Kwa–Zulu Natal, 5 Kms from Underberg. You will enjoy warm, friendly hospitality in a relaxed environment with unparalleled views of a World Heritage Site, the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park just kilometers away. We understand the need t ...
Read More...

Dyke Pass is located in the Vergelegen region of the Drakensberg.
Read More...

Viewed from the Garden Castle road and can also be seen from Mzimkhylwana Hut area in Cobham.
Read More...

A hike of 6 hours. The trail starts from the rest camp in the Lotheni Nature Reserve and is a circular route.
Read More...

Located in Underberg, Eagles Rock Mountain Retreat provides accommodation with free WiFi, within 1.8 km of Bonsma Dam. All units comprise a seating area, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including an oven, a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. A patio with mountain views is of ...
Read More...

Cradled in a lush valley at the foot of the Southern Drakensberg Mountains, lies Elgin Guesthouse & Farm. We offer Bed & Breakfast accommodation in four luxury en suite rooms overlooking rolling farmlands and lakes in the Underberg region. Enjoy warm hospitality and sumptuous breakfasts using fresh farm produce ...
Read More...

Emerald Dome can be seen from the Cobham Parking area.
Read More...

Enough space for 2 people, found 190m up the valley from Seeping Beauty Cave.
Read More...

eSiphongweni Peak is located in the Cobham Reserve and can be seen from the campsite. Near the top is Siphongweni Cave and Mpongweni North Shelter which has many well preserved bushman paintings well worth a visit.
Read More...

Offering a swimming pool, Fairways Gold Crown Resort is situated in Drakensberg Garden in the KwaZulu-Natal Region. The resort has a barbecue and spa centre, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms have a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Certain units feature a seating ar ...
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...

When hiking up Masubasuba Pass you have the option of going up along the Pholela River or via Fingall's Rock. This stunning rock feature makes this route option a great option.
Read More...

Only 20m from Verkyker cave Fun Cave has a narrow sloping overhang that is large enough to sleep 12.
Read More...

Garden Castle is situated in the southern most section of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park. The reserve is a total of 35 300 ha in extent and offers the visitor a variety of experiences. Garden Castle forms part of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park, South Africa’s first cultural and environmental World Heritage Site. The excepti ...
Read More...

Can be seen from Winterhoek Hut in Garden Castle.
Read More...

An difficult 10km hike which takes roughly 5 hours with a total uphill of 1 194m. An early start and the hike to the top and back can be done in a day, else take is easy and sleep in a cave or tent at the top overnight.
Read More...

An easy 2 hour hike over 3.7 km with a total uphill of 377m. The cave is huge and offers excellent protection from bad weather. The last section on the way to the cave is up some wooden steps.There is enough flat sections in the cave to sleep 10 people comfortably. The video by Patrik Kjellgren @patttrici shows how bi ...
Read More...

Gargoyle cave (a large boulder) is about 700m in a westerly direction from Tarn Cave on roughly the same altitude.
Read More...

A hike of 2.5 hours. This is a short trail offering magnificent views.
Read More...

The Giants Cup trail is the only established trail in the Drakensberg. The hike is over 5 days (and 5 nights accommodation in the Drakensberg) and is 58.9km's in total. The first day is 12.8 km's and you stay in Pholela Hut. Day two is 8.8 km's and you stay in Mzimkhulwana Hut. Day 3 is 12 km's and you stay in Winterho ...
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...

Glade Cave is after Weavers Cave and offers plenty water from the Mzimkhulwana River nearby.
Read More...

Goats cave is at the top of Lammergeier pass. The views from the cave are stunning. The cave overhang is low and as the name implies its often used as a shelter for Goats so be prepared to rather use a tent than sleep in the cave which can be very messy.
Read More...

Two routes are possible, one via Lammergeier Cave or via Thamathu Cave. The route via Thamathu cave is recommended as a path can be followed the whole way. The hike via Lammergeier cave has no path for about half the hike and unless you know the area well and have a good map this route should not be attempted.
Read More...

Good Hope Shelter #1 is in the Cobham area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: Men on horses are depicted here. In the Southern Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site, paintings are mainly narrative and can be explained with ease, while rock art in the Central and Northern Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage S ...
Read More...

Good Hope Shelter #2 is in the Cobham area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: Men on horses are depicted here. In the Southern Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site, paintings are mainly narrative and can be explained with ease, while rock art in the Central and Northern Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage S ...
Read More...

Located in Southern Drakensberg, this resort offers spacious accommodation, an outdoor pool with scenic mountain views and a well-equipped fitness centre. Relaxation facilities include a hot tub and sauna. Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf and Spa Resort has spacious rooms set in a contemporary décor. Each room has an ...
Read More...

Gorge Cave is near specatcle cave, its very small.
Read More...

Escape to the country, relax and enjoy the beautiful outdoors at Goxhill Trout Lodge. Set on a working dairy farm in the foothills of the spectacular Southern Drakensberg, Goxhill trout Lodge offers comfortable self-catering accommodation, excellent trout waters and a host of activities in and around the nearby villag ...
Read More...

Featuring accommodation with a balcony, Graceland Home is a holiday home situated in Underberg. This holiday home features barbecue facilities. The holiday home includes 4 bedrooms and a kitchen with an oven and a microwave. 
Read More...

A stunning cave with magnificent views offering great protection even in the severest storms. Plenty water is available in the stream below and next to the cave in the summer months.
Read More...

12.5 km's (5 hours) via Pholela Hut on the way to Gxalingenwa Cave and 11.5 km (4 hours) return via Pinnacle Rock. The hike is good for bird watching and game viewing. It follows the Emerald Stream, past indigenous forest to a spectacular waterfall with pools suitable for swimming on the way back form the cave. The hi ...
Read More...

12.5 kms (5 hours) via Pholela Hut and an elevation gain of 530m. The hike via Pholela Cave follows day 1 of the giants cup trail in reverse for the first  7.25km's and then you turn left (continue straight) and follow Gxalingenwa River up the valley. The cave is a real cave with great views into the valley. It' ...
Read More...

11.5 km (4 hours) via Pinnacle Rock and an elevation gain of 432m The hike is good for bird watching and game viewing. It follows the Emerald Stream, past indigenous forest to a spectacular waterfall with pools suitable for swimming on the way back form the cave. The cave is a real cave with great views into the vall ...
Read More...

13 kms about 4 hours. The hike is good for bird watching and game viewing. It follows the Emerald Stream, past indigenous forest to a spectacular waterfall with pools suitable for swimming. It begins on the Sani Pass Road and has good views of Giants Cup. It leads to Gxalingenwa Cave.
Read More...

A narrow cave on the path about half way towards Ngwangwane Pass (Bushman's Pass).
Read More...

A great day hike that's easy and suitable for younger children. As you walk along the Bushman's Nek River and deeper into the valley you will get a great feeling of being outdoors. Some of the gallery pictures show the area when it had snowed. The snow was 3 foot deep near Halfway/Slab cave and no path could be found, ...
Read More...

Hamstead Farm Cottage is a unique, cosy, two-bedroom solar and wind-powered 80 sq m split-level eco-friendly guest house set in the grounds of the main dwelling on a working beef farm. There are spectacular mountain views of the Southern Drakensberg and a small dam a few meters from the front door. This is a quiet and ...
Read More...

Hatimba Buttress is in the Lotehni reserve.
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...

A moderate 9kms - 3hrs hike This hike begins at the Garden Castle main office, via Swiman Hut and along Hidden Valley, returning the same route.
Read More...

Highland Nook is situated on “Borreray Farm” 30km from Underberg. Highland Nook has privately owned self-catering cottages and a camp site in the Southern Drakensberg - Lotheni district. The farm has commanding views of the mountains and river valleys on all sides. Three comfortable self-catering cottages have c ...
Read More...

Boasting garden views, Himeville Cottage is situated around 6 km from Lake Glencairn. Housed in a building dating from 1983, this holiday home is 6 km from Lake Kenmo Picnic Site and 9 km from Vulture Restaurant (On top of hill). Leading onto a patio, this holiday home comes with 3 separate bedrooms. The kitchen featur ...
Read More...

Originally built as a fortified laager, the “Old Fort” in Himeville (the last of its type to be constructed in South Africa) was completed in 1900. In 1902 it was taken over by the Natal Mounted Police and was used as a prison until its closure in 1972. Subsequently, through the efforts of local residents and the local ...
Read More...

Hlathimbe Cave (North) is found at the top to Hlathimbe North Pass in the Lotheni area. The cave floor is level and provides good shelter from the elements.
Read More...

Hlathimbe Cave (South) is found at the top to Hlathimbe South Pass in the Lotheni area.
Read More...