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Barker's Chalet

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

Barker's Chalet is a large overhang overlooking a wooded gorge with a stream below. Its proximity to Cathedral Peak Hotel means the area can be busy during the day, so privacy may be limited…

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Barker's Chalet Hike

Hike

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

5.2 km · 2.5 hours · Easy

Barker's Chalet is reached by a 2.6km outward hike from Cathedral Peak Hotel, with a recorded ascent of 212m. Allow for the return walk when planning your outing. GPS track gpxfilename=Cathe…

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Barricade Pass

Pass

Northern Drakensberg

Royal Natal

If you begin your route from Fika dam, on the right of the river is a path as far as the base of Namahadi Pass. If you begin on the left, you will use the paths that are located high above t…

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Bath Plug Cave

Cave · Rock Art

Southern Drakensberg

Cobham

Bath Plug Cave is located in the Cobham area. It's a large cave with bushman paintings, thus no camping is allowed. The cave is 4km from the Cobham Reserve. The cave name comes from the larg…

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Battle Cave

Cave · Rock Art

Central Drakensberg

Injisuthi

This cave is located in the Injisuthi (translated as valley of the well-fed dog) valley and is a 5-hour hike from the Injisuthi camp. The cave is fenced so cannot be accessed without a guide…

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Battle Cave Hike

Hike

Central Drakensberg

Injisuthi

11.4 km · 5 hours · Moderate

Injisuthi camp-access note — 2 November 2026: MBC Mountain Backpackers Club reports continuing access restrictions following bridge damage and major flood changes around Marble Baths. Confir…

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Beacon Buttress

Peak

Northern Drakensberg

Royal Natal

Beacon Buttress stands beside Sentinel at the western end of the Amphitheatre. Beacon Buttress Gully climbs to the plateau, with high rock steps that are strenuous on both ascent and descent…

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Beacon Buttress Gully

Pass

Northern Drakensberg

Royal Natal

Beacon Buttress Gully is a short, steep alternative to the Chain Ladders on the Sentinel approach to the escarpment. Large rock steps require high step-ups, and descending can be particularl…

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Bee Shelter

Rock Art

Central Drakensberg

Monks Cowl

The Bushmen danced close to bees and honeycombs when they wanted to enter trance or go into an altered state of consciousness, in which they believed they could better harness spiritual pote…

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Bell Cave

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

Bell Cave has mountain views and a fairly level floor, but little protection from wind and rain. The Bell Traverse route passes through much more demanding mountain terrain than the cave’s s…

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Bellevue Cave

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

A small cave on the Mlambonja pass offering some shelter. It is not often used as Twins Cave is far better close by. Explore the Cathedral Peak area: The Cathedral Peak and Didima valley has…

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Bellevue Cave (Annex)

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

A small cave on the Mlambonja pass offering some shelter. It is not often used as Twins Cave is far better close by. Explore the Cathedral Peak area: The Cathedral Peak and Didima valley has…

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Ben Macdhui

Peak

Eastern Cape

Eastern Cape

Ben Macdhui (also spelled Ben Macdui) is a 3,001-metre mountain in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It was named after Ben Macdhui in Scotland. Explore the Eastern Cape Drakensberg…

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Berg Adventures

Hiking Guide

Berg Adventures offers guided multi-day hikes in the High Berg and shorter overnight outings in the KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg. The operator is based in Estcourt in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands…

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Berg Backpackers

Accommodation

Northern Drakensberg

Berg Backpackers provides accommodation at Glen Gray Farm near Winterton, on the Drakensberg Bush Lodge property. Guest rooms have private shower bathrooms, with shared kitchen and lounge fa…

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Berg Guest Farm

Accommodation

Central Drakensberg

Berg Guest Farm offers farm-stay accommodation in the Winterton area, with an outdoor pool and private bathrooms. The surrounding countryside provides a base for outings in the central Drake…

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Berghaven

Accommodation

Southern Drakensberg

Berghaven is a self-catering holiday home in Underberg with a balcony, garden views, a kitchen and living space. It has 4 bedrooms, providing room for a group or family visit. Explore the so…

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Berghouse & Cottages

Accommodation

Northern Drakensberg

Holiday accommodation is offered at the Berghouse and Cottages. This destination is situated at the "Gateway" to the Northern Drakensberg, on a private estate. Amphitheatre and Mountain view…

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Bergview

Accommodation

Southern Drakensberg

Bergview is a 4-bedroom self-catering holiday home in Underberg, with a kitchen, living space, a private bathroom and an outdoor pool. The town provides a base for exploring the surrounding …

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Big Ears

Peak

Southern Drakensberg

Vergelegen

Located near kaNtuba Peak and cave and can be hiked to from the top of Sani Pass. Explore the Vergelegen area: Vergelegen forms part of the southern Drakensberg mountain landscape. Read our …

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Bilanjil Bump

Peak

Northern Drakensberg

Royal Natal

Bilanjil Bump is a summit point on the Mont-aux-Sources ridge behind the Amphitheatre. It is a different high point from Mont-aux-Sources itself, and reaching the escarpment at the Chain Lad…

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