Vergelegen
Dominated by Hodgson's Peaks which enclose the Giants Cup, Cobham is a 52000 hectare section of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park in the southern berg adjacent to Himeville Village. The impression one gets of Cobham is vast expanses of Themeda and Festuca grassland which turn from emerald green in spring and summer to shades of gold, brown and purple in autumn and winter.
Big Ears
Located near kaNtuba Peak and cave and can be hiked to from the top of Sani Pass.
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Bird's Nest Cave
A long and narrow sandstone overhang, with a large total floor area easily accommodating 8 hikers.
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Bridge Cave
Found on the north side of the valley near the start of Nhlangeni Pass.
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Dyke Pass
Dyke Pass is located in the Vergelegen region of the Drakensberg.
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kaNtuba Buttress
The kaNtuba buttress is among South Africa's highest peaks, although it is not very well known.
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kaNtuba Pass
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
Kaula Cave
Kaula Cave is in the Vergelegen area. The cave is large and the floor is relatively flat.
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King Kong
Lamunram
Mangaun Pass
Mkhomazi Pass
Mkhomazi Pass is situated in the Vergelegen area. It is a pass with a trail that the locals frequently use.
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Mlahangubo Peak
Mlahlangubo Cave
Mlahlangubo Pass
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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Mohlesi
Mohlesi Pass
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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Mqatesheni Pass
Mqatsheni
Ngaqamadola
Ngaqamadola Pass (North)
The Ngaqamadola North Pass is moderatly difficult. It does not have a path to follow.
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Ngaqamadola Pass (South)
The Ngaqamadola South Pass is in good condition. It is not a difficult pass to do.
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Nhlangeni Cave
Nhlangeni Cave is below (about 350m) the top of Nhlangeni pass in the Vergelegen area. The cave can be wet in summer and offers accommodation for 4 people.
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Nhlangeni Pass
Nhlangeni Pass is located in the Vergelegen area in the Berg. It is a moderately easy hike that lacks a trail.
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Nhlangeni Peak
Ntshintshini Pass
Ntshintshini Pass is without a trail and located in the Vergelegen area.
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Ntsupenyana
Phinong Pass
Phinong Pass has a trail. It is fairly easy to hike in the Vergelegen Reserve.
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Runaway Cave
Runaway Cave is in the Vergelegen area. Its a very small cave that accommodation 2 or 3 people at most.
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Sani Pass
Sani Pass is a high mountain pass. The path is a steep gravel road. By law only 4x4 vehicles may drive this road.
A difficult 8 hour hike (16 km's) The hike up the pass begins in the car park 5.5 km past the Sani Pass Hotel. It is long and steep. Passports are necessary at the top.
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Sehonghong
Sehonghong Cave
Sehonghong Cave is near the top of Sehonghong Peak in the Vergelegen area. The cave can be wet in summer and offers accommodation for 2 people.
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Sehonghong II / Shadow
Shelter Cave
Shelter Cave is in the Vergelegen area, the cave is 480m further along the valley on the same rock band as Runaway cave.
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Small Cave
Small Cave (Vergelegen) is near Bridge Cave. The pass above the cave is Nhlangeni Pass. The cave has space for 4 people. It does not offer good protection from bad weather.
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Thaba Phinong
The Saddle
Vergelegen Nature Reserve
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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