Southern Drakensberg

Thamathu is a long pass up from Bushman's Nek up the ridge to the top of the escarpment. It is a relatively easy pass. The views on the way up and at the top are lovely.
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Thamathu is a long pass up from Bushman's Nek up the ridge to the top of the escarpment. It is a relatively easy pass. The views on the way up and at the top are lovely. Along the way you pass Thamathu Cave, a good place to have a rest and take in the views before doing the final 3 km's.
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The Block is in the Garden Castle area.
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The Bollard Peak is located within the Garden Castle area. Bollard Pass is on the right.
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The Hawk is in the Lotheni area. The name suits perfectly.
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The Old Hatchery Bed & Breakfast offers bright rooms 10 km from Underberg at the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg. It features a restaurant and free WiFi is available. The Old Hatchery has different accommodation options, ranging from simple decorated rooms and a family suite at the Oak Tree Lodge to TV-Free ...
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The Saddle is in the Vergelegen area.
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The Shed is a backpacker and camping site located in the farming town of Underberg in KwaZulu-Natal. Attractions nearby include the Drakensberg mountain range, Mzimkhulu River, Coleford Nature Reserve, Gqumeni Forest, and Garden Castle State Forest.The accommodation is a spacious shed which features 1 bedroom, communal ...
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The Tent is in the Lotheni area.
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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 ...
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A fair 2 hrs hike (4.5 kms) This short walk has two variations; both lead to pools and the extra distance is more than worth the small effort. It starts at the rangers station and heads eastwards
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Giant boulders that resemble prehistoric tortoises.
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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 ...
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Offering views of the Bell Park Dam and the distant peaks of the Drakensberg Mountains, Treks, Trips and Trails features well-appointed self-catering chalets in the Champagne Valley. Each of the free standing chalets features a kitchen with microwave, oven, stove and kitchenware as well as a seating area with sofa. Gue ...
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Tsepeng Pass is located in the Garden Castle area of the Drakensberg.
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Sneak away to stunning views of sunsets and snow capped mountains in the Southern Drakensberg. Tumble In offers 4 large, comfortable bed-sitters en-suite in a peaceful 1 ha park-like garden. Situated on the Sani Road, between the villages of Underberg and Himeville, it is the ideal accommodation for those wanting to e ...
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Twelve Apostles are in the Cobham area and can be viewed when driving up Sani Pass.
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The pass is north of KaMasihlenga Pass and South of the Hawk in the Lotheni area.
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uMkhomazi is situated in the southern part of the Central Drakensberg, 100 km from Pietermaritzburg. uMkhomazi is 6 000 ha in size and forms part of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site. The uMkhomazi section of the Maloti Drakensberg Park is one of the most isolated and least explored mountainous areas i ...
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A hike of 2 hours (4 km's) with an initial uphill of around 180m in elevation, the rest of the hike is flat. This is one of the few short hikes in the area a small party can use the cave, which has running water nearby and sleeps six to eight people, depending on the weather.
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The gradient is average to steep for most of the route and can be rated as difficult. Water is not always available in the area surrounding the cave. This hike can be split up into two days with Cyprus Cave being used as an overnight stop.
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A place to unwind...Umzimkulu River Lodge offers serviced, DB&B, B&B or self-catering accommodation on one of the most picturesque bends of the Umzimkulu River in Underberg. We are situated 2 hours from DBN and 6 hrs from JHB in the foothills of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site. Perfectly pla ...
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Under The Oak is a property with barbecue facilities set in Underberg, within just 600 m of Spar Food Store (Underberg) and a 9-minute walk of Major Adventures.
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If you have come to the berg to let your hair down, or relax, we will make sure you get to do just that. We have half an acre of secure garden in which to suntan, play croquet, badminton, cricket, table tennis, or unwind on the patio with a book and something cold, listening to the birds and taking in an awesome sunset ...
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Valemount Country Lodge is set in beautiful gardens which blend into 48 ha of natural riverine bush and woodland. Guests can enjoy leisurely walks on the property, ramble up the trails or relax under the shade of our old gracious trees surrounding the Lodge. The Lodge sleeps 12 guests in a choice of 4 luxurious suites ...
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Valley Lakes is located just off the R617 between Underberg and Kokstad with plenty of hiking up the Ndawana River valley and over into the Ngwagwane River valley in the Bushmansnek area. Each cottage can sleep eight people and is fully furnished and equipped to make your stay as comfortable as possible.  The 2 b ...
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Varnish Shelter (Bushmans River Rock #2) is located in the Garden Castle region. Interpretation by Tim Forssman & Lee gutteridge (2012: 124) “Both the San /Xam in Western Cape and the Kalahari Bushmen (!Kung, Nharo and Khwe) believed the eland was the most powerful animal of all and is thus closely linked with n/o ...
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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.
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Venice Cave is in the Cobham region. The cave has a level floor and offers reasonable protection from the elements. The cave is between to hills so is likely to not get a lot of sun and may be cold.
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Vergelegen is situated in the Southern Drakensberg and is 180 km north west of Pietermaritzburg. This section of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site is 21 000 ha in extent and lies in the upper Mkhomazi water catchment area. It is an important water production area. Hiking in Vergelegen is both scenic and ...
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Verkyker Buttress is in the Garden Castle area.
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Verkyker Cave is in the Garden Castle area, very near to Fun Cave on the other side of the stream. The cave floor is uneven and exposed to bad weather.
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Verkyker Pass lacks a trail however it is not difficult to do. It does have a small boulder section to navigate through.
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Verkyker Pass Peak is in the Garden Castle area.
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Verkyker Peak (Thaba Majoe Matso) is in the Garden Castle area.
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Located in Gomane, Wagon Trail Cottage features barbecue facilities. This farm stay offers a garden. Free WiFi is available. At the farm stay, each room has a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Selected rooms include a kitchenette with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. All guest rooms will provide guests with a stovetop ...
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Walker's Pass is a worthwhile route located in Southern Drakensberg in the Garden Castle area.
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From left to right: Thaba Ngwangwe Peak, Walkers Peak and Mashai Peak
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Wave Cave is in the Garden Castle area, it gets its name from the wave shape of the overhang. The cave is near Curtain Cave. The cave has some level floor areas and does not offer good shelter from the elements.
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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.
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Whyte's Cave is in the Garden Castle area, accessible from either Garden Castle or Bushman's Nek. The cave has a level floor and provides faily good protection from bad weather.
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Located in Himeville, Willowbrooke Cottage features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fireplace, a hot tub, a terrace and a barbecue. The kitchen is fully equipped, oven, microwave, kettle, fridge, kettle and toaster. All beds have electric blankets and towels and bed linen are available in this self-caterin ...
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Wilsons Cave is in the Garden Castle area. The cave has a large overhang and provides good shelter from the elements.
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There is no trail trail for this pass, its best to stay in the gully on the way up.
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Wilson's Peak is in the Garden Castle area.
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