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Amphitheatre

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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Amphlett

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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Andre's Knob

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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Anton's Cave

Rock Art

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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Ape's Pass

Pass

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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Arbuckle House

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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Ardmore Guest Farm

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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Arthur's Seat

Rock Art

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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Ash Cave

Cave

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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Ash Cave Hike

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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At Home BB

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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Baboon Rock Hike

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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Bannerman Cave

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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Bannerman Face

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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Bannerman Hut

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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Bannerman Hut Hike

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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Bannerman Pass

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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Bannerman Pass Hike

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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