Southern Drakensberg

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.
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The Hlathimbe Pass is believed to have been used in historic times. The southernmost pass is the easier and more popular route. At the Hlatimba River crossing the South and North Hlatimba Pass paths split.
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Hodgson’s Peaks is in Lesotho and near Sani peak. It is considered as an easy hike.
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The hike up to Hodgson's Peak (South) is described as moderate. From the top you can see into the KZN midlands and Lesotho.
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A severe 2 - 3 days hike (19 kms) The hike starts at Cobham Camp and follows the main Polela River towards the escarpment, the path becomes less clear and the Masubasuba Pass is long and difficult.
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Ikanti #1 is in the Cobham area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: This panel is also called the “Marching Men” panel. The procession is made up of men only, carrying bows, arrows and quivers. Since they are migrating east, to the sea, this panel can be interpreted as seasonal migration of the Bushmen during winter t ...
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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.  
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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 ...
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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.
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Isicatula peak is considered a hard non-technical khulu, located in the Bushman's Nek area. 
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J&B Lodge offers accommodation in Underberg, 800 m from Spar Food Store (Underberg) and a 12-minute walk from Major Adventures. The property features mountain and garden views. With free WiFi, this holiday home offers a satellite flat-screen TV and a kitchenette with oven.
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A hike of 2km which follows the Lotheni River and leads to the spectacular Jacobs Ladder Waterfall.
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John's Cave is in the Garden Castle area below Little Bamboo Mountain. This caves name is given by Dave Sclanders in memory of John C. Durno (junior) who died in 1933 at 15 years of age.
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Jonathan's Gate Pass is situated in the Southern Drakensberg, Bushman's Nek area. It was once an old Lesotho Border Post and active stock theft route. All that remains is five burnt down prefabricated buildings and an old desolate brick building. The name most probably originates from Joseph Leabua Jonathan who was th ...
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Jonathan's Gate Pass is situated in the Southern Drakensberg, Bushman's Nek area. It was once an old Lesotho Border Post and active stock theft route. All that remains is five burnt down prefabricated buildings and an old desolate brick building.
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Featuring a tennis court, BBQ facilities and views of mountain, JW Cottages is a farm stay is set in Himeville, Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. All guest rooms at the farm stay are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a kitchen. Rooms are equ ...
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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.
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The kaNtuba buttress is among South Africa's highest peaks, although it is not very well known.
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The KaNtuba Pass is situated in the Vergelegen area. It is the highest Berg pass. KaNtuba has a sustained gradient and therefore it is manageable to hike.
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kaNtuba Peak is located in the Vergelegen area.
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Set in Himeville within 5 km of Lake Kenmo Picnic Site and 5 km of Lake Glencairn, KarMichael Farm provides accommodation with free WiFi, a TV and a kitchen. Some units are air conditioned and include a terrace and/or a patio, as well as a seating area.
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Kaula Cave is in the Vergelegen area. The cave is large and the floor is relatively flat.
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Khotso Guest Farm is located 10 km from the town of Underberg. This 1300-hectare is a working horse and sheep farm nestled at the foothills of the Drakensberg mountain range. WiFi access is available at a charge. The units come equipped with a kitchen and guests can enjoy views of the mountain view and river view from ...
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King Kong is in the Vergelegen region.
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Knuckles Pass (North) is located in the Bushman's Nek area. There is no visible trail.
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Knuckles South Pass is an easier, grassy pass with a trail unlike the north pass route.
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Knuckles Traverse Pass is located in the Bushman's Nek just left of Lammergeier pass and goats cave.
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Kwa-Ntabamnyama is the highest peak in the uMkhomazi reserve at 2295m. The peak is 500m from Rockfall cave and 1.2km from Sinclair's cave.
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Lairds Lodge, a property with an outdoor swimming pool, is set in Underberg, a 9-minute walk from Medical facility (Underberg). The property is 1.1 km from Ok Supermarket. The country house has a satellite flat-screen TV. There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchenette complete with a microwave, a toaster and ...
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A moderate 8 hrs - 2 days hike. There are many caves in the in the area. A network of parts connects the caves and places of interest and allows hikers to amble around the section of the Little Berg. Hikes begin from the Cobham Camp. Cobham State Forest area, which is situated close to Himeville.
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Located on the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg, Lake Naverone Holiday Cottages is set on large estate with 2 lakes and 7 km of river frontage. It offers picturesque stone cottages with magnificent views. The cottages are fitted with a stove, microwave, fridge, a well equipped kitchen and patios with lovely views. ...
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Lakes cave is 12km from the Cobham Reserve. The cave is spacious but can only sleep 8 max (2 would need to sleep on the top ledge). A river is below the cave and the views are excellent. Sunrise from above the cave is amazing with view of both the small and big berg on a clear day. If raining and windy the bottom sec ...
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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 49 ...
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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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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 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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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 is in the Vergelegen region.
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Langalibalele is in the Bushman Nek area.
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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 is in the Garden castle area.
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Lithabaneng peak is located in the Lotheni area.
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Litseketseke is located in the Lotheni area.
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Litseketseke Spur is located in the Lotheni area.
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Viewed from the Garden Castle and can also be seen from Mzimkhylwana Hut area.
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A hike of 7 to 8 hours over 16 km's and 1 447m uphill. 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.
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Lotheni Cave sleeps 4 people and is found near the top between the Lotheni Gully and Lotheni South pass route.
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