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Garden Castle Nature Reserve

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Accommodation
Region
Region
Southern Drakensberg
Area
Garden Castle
Garden Castle Nature Reserve

Contact details

Telephone
+27 (0)33 701 1823
Email
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Website

Garden Castle is situated in the southernmost section of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park. The reserve is a total of 35 300 ha in extent and offers the visitor a variety of experiences. Garden Castle forms part of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park, a World Heritage Site recognised for both its natural and cultural value.

The exceptional natural beauty of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park is evident in its soaring basaltic buttresses, golden sandstone ramparts, rolling high-altitude grasslands, steep-sided river valleys and rocky gorges. The area has incredibly rich biodiversity including many endemic species.

Accommodation

Hermits Wood Campsite
There are ten rustic campsites with an ablution block (hot and cold water showers) and a braai area per site situated in close proximity to all the walks as well as the office/curio shop. Freezer facilities are available.

Directions

Take the Pietermaritzburg-Boston-Bulwer-Underberg provincial road (R617). Take the MR317 district road to Drakensberg Gardens (approximately 5 km after Underberg). This road ends at the Drakensberg Gardens entrance gate. Proceed through the entrance gate and follow the signs to the reserve. 

Opening hours

Summer (1 October - 31 March) 05:00 - 19:00
Winter (1 April - 30 September) 06:00 - 18:00 

Address

Street
PO Box 378
Town
Underberg
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Country
South Africa
Postcode
3257

Location map

Photos

Garden Castle Nature Reserve

Visitor reviews

Garden Castle is mesmerizing

Bernard ·

We spent a weekend here a few years ago and it is still one one my best memories of the Drakensburg. The area surrounding the chalets is the most beautifully sculpted natural garden. The chalets are well appointed with incredible views. And the hiking is superb.

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