Amphitheatre
The Amphitheatre is a great cliff wall in the northern Drakensberg, stretching for more than five kilometres above Royal Natal. The lower valleys, changing cloud and shifting light give diff…
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Landmark · Peak
Northern Drakensberg
Royal Natal
The Amphitheatre is a great cliff wall in the northern Drakensberg, stretching for more than five kilometres above Royal Natal. The lower valleys, changing cloud and shifting light give diff…
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Accommodation
Northern Drakensberg
Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge offers rooms and camping in the Ethels Drive area, with views towards the northern Drakensberg. Accommodation includes converted grain silos, with private or s…
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Hike
Northern Drakensberg
Cathedral Peak · Royal Natal · Mnweni (Amangwane)
63 km · 120 hours · Very Difficult
This 5-day mountain traverse links the Amphitheatre and Cathedral Peak areas through the northern Drakensberg, including Mnweni. Mnweni forms part of the Amangwane community area outside the…
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Peak
Central Drakensberg
Monks Cowl
Amphlett is a scrambling objective in the Monks Cowl area. It is named after G. T. Amphlett, president of the local mountain club in 1908. Explore the Monks Cowl area: Monks Cowl provides ac…
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Peak
Southern Drakensberg
Bushmans Nek
A 3 day outing from Bushman’s Nek can include Andre’s Knob and the surrounding mountain country. Explore the Bushman’s Nek area: Read our Bushman’s Nek Nature Reserve guide for more walks, c…
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Accommodation
Central Drakensberg
Antbear Drakensberg Lodge offers country accommodation near Giant’s Castle, including a furnished cave suite beneath a rock overhang. Glass doors open onto a wooden deck with hanging chairs …
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Central Drakensberg
Monks Cowl
This small shelter on top of the Little Berg overlooking the valley has a few good paintings. It is on the path past Stable Cave and is a long walk starting either at Monks Cowl or from abov…
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Central Drakensberg
Injisuthi
Approaches to this serious mountain route run via Gibisella Ridge or Marble Baths. Flood damage has affected the wider Injisuthi area; read the dated Injisuthi flood and access update and as…
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Accommodation
Southern Drakensberg
Arbuckle House offers bed-and-breakfast accommodation in Himeville, with a garden, barbecue facilities, private bathrooms and Wi-Fi. The village provides a base for exploring the southern Dr…
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Accommodation
Central Drakensberg
Ardmore Guest Farm offers farm-style accommodation in the Champagne Valley, about 25 km south of Winterton. Options include rooms, cottages and chalets, with private bathrooms, fireplaces an…
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Central Drakensberg
Monks Cowl
There is a small painted panel on the Eastern side of Arthur’s Seat. Access is through private property so permission is required and they are hard to find so a guide would be necessary.
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Southern Drakensberg
Lotheni
A three hour hike from Lotheni camp. The cave sleeps 6. Explore the Lotheni area: Lotheni lies in a secluded part of the southern Drakensberg along the Lotheni River. Its walking routes expl…
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Hike
Southern Drakensberg
Lotheni
15 km · 4 hours · Moderate
The walk from Lotheni campsite to Ash Cave takes about three to four hours. Allow time for the return as well. The approach follows the Lotheni River past eMpophomeni Falls to a fork about 4…
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Accommodation
Central Drakensberg
Ashtonville Terraces Guesthouse offers accommodation in Estcourt, with access to the town’s services and the surrounding countryside. Wagendrift Dam and Nature Reserve are nearby places to e…
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Accommodation
Central Drakensberg
At Home BB offers bed-and-breakfast accommodation in Estcourt, with a garden, Wi-Fi and rooms with private bathrooms. Some rooms have kitchenettes. Breakfast is available, making it a town b…
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Hike
Northern Drakensberg
Cathedral Peak
8.2 km · 4.5 hours · Moderate
Baboon Rock is 4.1 km from Cathedral Peak Hotel, with the last 2 km fairly steep and a total elevation gain of 440m. Near the top, rocky scrambling and exposed edges call for care, particula…
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Cave
Central Drakensberg
Giants Castle
Bannerman Cave lies in Lesotho behind Bannerman Face. It faces south and has a fairly narrow entrance. The approaches include Bannerman Pass, Hubi Pass and Langalibalele Pass. The cave is a …
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Peak
Central Drakensberg
Giants Castle
Bannerman Face is above Bannerman Hut in the Giant’s Castle area and is about 600m wide. Explore the Giants Castle area: The Giant’s Castle area combines the Bushman’s River valley with open…
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Hut or Camp
Central Drakensberg
Giants Castle
Bannerman Hut is a remote mountain hut in Giant’s Castle Reserve in the central Drakensberg. It is used as an overnight stop on longer walks between Giant’s Castle and Injisuthi. The Bannerm…
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Hike
Central Drakensberg
Giants Castle
29.6 km · 15 hours · Moderate
This itinerary uses Bannerman Hut as a base for an ascent of Bannerman Pass. The first day covers about 10km to the hut, with a sustained climb. After the first night at the hut, climb Banne…
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Hike
Central Drakensberg
Giants Castle
20 km · 7.5 hours · Moderate
The walk to Bannerman Hut is about 10 km, mostly uphill, from the day picnic area at Giant’s Castle. After a short descent, the route climbs gently for about 4 km. The final 5 km follow the …
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Hike
Central Drakensberg
Giants Castle
29.8 km · 11 hours · Difficult
This longer approach to Bannerman Hut covers 14 km with 609m of ascent, mostly in the 1st half of the hike. The terrain is relatively level thereafter. The views from Bannerman Hut and the r…
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Hike · Pass
Central Drakensberg
Giants Castle
2.4 km · 4 hours · Difficult
Bannerman Hut lies at the foot of the pass and can serve as a base for an ascent. The route still calls for mountain fitness, navigation and preparation for changing conditions; being close …
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Hike
Central Drakensberg
Giants Castle
25 km · 10 hours · Difficult
Bannerman Pass was named after former British Prime Minister Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman. It is said that, when viewed from the right angle, the cliffs just south of the pass resemble the p…
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