Southern Drakensberg

The Southern Drakensberg has Mkhomazi Wilderness Area, Loteni, Highmoor, Kamberg, Vergelegen, Sani Pass, Mzimkhulu Wilderness Area, Mzimkhulwana Nature Reserve, Garden Castle, Rhino, Bushman's Nek, Giant's Cup Hiking Trail, Sehlabathebe National Park, Thomathu, Devil's Knuckles, and Ramatseliso's Nek.
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The sunrise from Lakes Cave is brilliant and the colours of a sunrise on the berg mountains are brilliant. This 12km hike from Cobham will take 4 to 5 hours, the hikes starts off pretty flat  and get steeper after 6km's, the last 2km's after Nutcracker Cave being the steepest.  The total elevation gain is 497m.
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Lammergeier Cave

Lammergeier Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lammergeier Cave in Bushamns Nek is a stunning cave, it must be the longest cave in all the Drakensberg.  The cave is found on the Lammergeier Pass route. The cave could fit 50 people but 12 is the maximum allowed by Ezemvelo. A stream is below the cave all year and the sunrise in the mornings are a must to see. ...
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Lammergeier Cave Hike

Lammergeier Cave Hike

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A strenuous 9.5km hike from Buskman's Nek Camp. A Map and knowledge of the area is necessary as no path exists in parts. The total elevation gain is 645 meters, no part of the hike is downhill. The cave could fit 50 people but 12 is the maximum allowed by Ezemvelo. A stream is below the cave all year and the sunrise i ...
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Lammergeier Pass

Lammergeier Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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.
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Lammergeier Pass Hike (incl Goats Cave)

Lammergeier Pass Hike (incl Goats Cave)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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.
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Lamunram

Lamunram

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lamunram is in the Vergelegen region.
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Langalibalele

Langalibalele

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Langalibalele is in the Bushman Nek area.
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Langalibalele Cave

Langalibalele Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Langalibalele Cave is in Garden Castle near the base of Langaibalele Peak. No camping is permitted due to the cave having Bushman Paintings. The exact location has not been shown.
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Linotsing Peak

Linotsing Peak

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Linotsing Peak is in the Garden castle area.
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Lithabaneng

Lithabaneng

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lithabaneng peak is located in the Lotheni area.
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Litseketseke

Litseketseke

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Litseketseke is located in the Lotheni area.
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Litseketseke Spur

Litseketseke Spur

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Litseketseke Spur is located in the Lotheni area.
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Little Bamboo Mountain

Little Bamboo Mountain

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Viewed from the Garden Castle and can also be seen from Mzimkhylwana Hut area.
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Lotheni Camp to Hlathimbe South Pass

Lotheni Camp to Hlathimbe South Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A hike of 7 to 8 hours over 16 km's and 1 447m uphill, this is a difficult hike. The hike begins at Lotheni Camp, follows the Ngodwini River and ascends up to the contour path. The Hlathimbe Pass itself is very steep, doing the hike to the top over 2 days is a good option. A map and a garmin or phone with the tracks a ...
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Lotheni Cave

Lotheni Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lotheni Cave sleeps 4 people and is found near the top between the Lotheni Gully and Lotheni South pass route.
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Lotheni Nature Reserve

Lotheni Nature Reserve

PO Box 14, , KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Situated in the southern section of the Maloti Drakensburg Park, Lotheni is noted for its magnificent scenery and hiking. The reserve is 3 984 ha in extent.  Situated in a spectacular section of the Maloti Drakensberg Park, the main activities revolve around mountain hiking with many scenic trails. The Emadundwini ...
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Lotheni Pass (North Fork)

Lotheni Pass (North Fork)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lotheni Pass North Fork is a rock pass situated in the Lotheni region.
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Lotheni Pass (South Fork - gully access)

Lotheni Pass (South Fork - gully access)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lotheni South Pass - gully access - is actually more prominent but the North Fork is the one indicated on maps. It is a known smuggling route and is an easier hike than the North Fork.
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Lotheni Pass (South Fork)

Lotheni Pass (South Fork)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lotheni South Fork is a smuggling route with a trail. Lotheni South Fork is an easier hike than the North Fork.
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Lotheni Peak

Lotheni Peak

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lotheni peak is located in the Lotheni area.
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Lynx Cave

Lynx Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lynx cave is between Hlathimbe Pass and Mlahlangubo Pass about 70 meters below the top of the escarpment. The cave offers good shelter in bad weather, has a level floor but may be damp in summer.
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Luxury Guest House Accommodation Malachite Manor Luxury Guest House Accommodation Underberg, that offers you tranquillity away from the hustle and bustle of the city, situated in the Southern Drakensberg, which is part of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site. We are an excellent point to start explorin ...
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Mashai

Mashai

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

From left to right: Thaba Ngwangwe Peak, Walkers Peak and Mashai Peak
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