Southern Drakensberg

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 is a rock pass situated in the Lotheni region.
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Lotheni South Pass. The 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 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 is located in the Lotheni area.
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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 exp ...
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From left to right: Thaba Ngwangwe Peak, Walkers Peak and Mashai Peak
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Mashai Pass is often used by hikers climbing the Rhino. Some sections are harshly eroded making it a tricky pass to do. It is the first gully North of Mlambonja Peak and has cairns marking the top.
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Located in Garden Caslte as the top of Mashai Pass this small 2 man shelter may offer a little protection from the elements.
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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.
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The Matebeng peak is found in the Garden Castle area.
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A great scenic outlook of rock formations and grassy plains with almost unlimited views of the escarpment from north to south on a clear day.
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A narrow, shallow cave with not real outlook. Does offer for better shelter in bad weather than the main cave. 
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Featuring a garden, Meadow Lane Country Cottages is located in Underberg, not far from Hesketh Dam. A microwave and toaster are also offered, as well as a kettle.
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The Minaret is in the Cobham, next to Minaret Pass.
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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.
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Mkhomazi Pass is situated in the Vergelegen area. It is a pass with a trail that the locals frequently use.
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Mkomazana Mountain Cottages is nestled at the foot of the Sani Pass, surrounded by the Maloti Drakensberg Park, Mkomazana River and 4 dams. Each of the cozy houses and cottages feature a wood-burning fireplace and a patio. The well-appointed and restored self-catering accommodation comes with a seating and dining area. ...
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Mlahangubo Peak is in the Vergelegen area.
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Mlahlangubo Cave is in the Vergelegen area
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Mlahlangubo Pass has two access points - the gully, where there is minor local usage, and the north pass. It is an easy pass from Vergelegen Camp.
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The Mohlesi peak is located in the Vergelegen area.
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Mohlesi Pass is not often used. It is a steep pass which can be found in the south of the Drakensberg in the Vergelegen region.
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Featuring a large park overlooking the lake and the mountains, Moorcroft Manor offers elegant suites and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Guests can also enjoy a swimming pool and a restaurant with a private cellar. Rooms at Moorcroft Manor are decorated with classic wooden furniture and soft colours. They all have a flat-scree ...
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Enjoy a peaceful, scenic & memorable getaway to Underberg. Mount Grace is situated in the Underberg area which is known for it's activities and adventures and is a haven for nature lovers, hikers, fly fishing fanatics, mountain bikers, paddlers, bird watchers and adventure seekers alike. There are so many interes ...
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Located in Underberg, Mountain View Cottages offer self-catering chalets with a swimming pool and views of the surrounding landscape. Chalets can accommodate 4 or 6 and come with a fully-equipped kitchen, telephone, limited DSTV, music centre, heating and individual barbecue facilities. Guests can dine at the resort's ...
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Moya Cottage, a property with barbecue facilities, is set in Underberg, 300 m from Shopping Centre. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a fully equipped kitchen. The holiday home comes with a satellite flat-screen TV and 2 bedrooms.
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Mpongweni (Sipongweni) North Shelter is in the Cobham area. Mpongweni North Shelter is a must visit if you are interested in Bushman Paintings. It's a long uphill hike of about 6 hours to the site but well worth the visit. Probably best to overnight and make this a 2 day trip. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: Women ...
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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 ...
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Mqatesheni Pass is situated in the Vergelegen area.
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Mqatsheni is in the Vergelegen area.
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Viewed from the Garden Castle road and can also be seen from Mzimkhylwana Hut area.
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Mystery shelter in in the Bushman's Nek area. Mystery Shelter is one of only three shelters known inside the Drakensberg that includes several layers of painting, the one executed over the other. This is called super-positioning. A study of super-positioning can be used to date Bushman images indirectly based on style ...
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Mzimkhulu Cave is in the Garden Castle area on the route followed up Mzimkhulu Pass.
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The Mzimkhulu Middle Pass is located in the Garden Castle area. There is a waterfall on route which may be tricky to navigate.
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There are three possible heads to the Mzimkhulu pass. The North pass is easy with a distinct path and offers beautiful scenery.
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 The South Mzimkhulu Pass has no path but it is an easy pass.
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This hut is in excellent condition and sleeps up to 30. The Hut is day 2 of the Giants cup trail. From the Cobham Reserve its an easy 8.6km hike to the hut. The hut is in a valley and can thus be quite chilly at night, take an extra jacket with. A lovely pool can be found below the hut to swim in, make sure you are a ...
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This is day 2 of the Giants Cup Trail hike. Its an easy hike of 8.6km to Mzimkulwana Hut. On the way you pass Bath Plug Cave which is a good spot for lunch. The Hut can be quite cold as in a valley near a river so do take some warm clothes along also.
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A 9.2km hike mostly uphill with a detour to Siphongweni Cave, the highlight of any trip to Cobham. The bushman paintings 100m from the Cave are some of the best you will ever see in the Drakensberg. After Siphongweni Cave you pass The Policeman, an often photographed feature of the Drakensberg. Lakes cave offers good ...
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Mzimude is in the Garden Castle area.
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Mzimude caves is in the Garden Castle area. Their are 3 caves all in very close vicinity to eachother. The caves offer good shelter and have a level floor.
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Mzimude Pass (North) is located in the Garden Castle area. The pass has no trail and it is not used often.
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The Mzimude Passes are not rock passes. The South Pass is steep and is used more often than the North Pass. It has a lot of exposure due to height but it is still safe.
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Mzimude Pass Peak is in the Garden Castle area.
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Ndawana River Lodge 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. Ndawana River Lodge offers luxury accommodation, total peace, solitude and tranquility. Situated in the Southern Drakensberg ...
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Ngaqamadola is in the Vergelegen area.
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