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Aleit's Shelter

Rock Art

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

Aleit's Shelter is located in the Cathedral Peak area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: The “trance-buck” or flying antelope with trailing wings is a dream image created by a Bushman shama…

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All Out Adventures

Activity

Northern Drakensberg

All Out Adventures is an outdoor activity venue just off the R74 in the northern Drakensberg. Activities include a cable tour, quad-bike trails, mountain-bike trails and the King Swing, with…

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Alpine Heath Resort

Accommodation

Northern Drakensberg

Alpine Heath Resort offers 4-star self-catering accommodation in the Bonjaneni area of the northern Drakensberg. Chalets have kitchens, sitting and dining areas, with outdoor space and acces…

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Amphingati Peak

Peak

Northern Drakensberg

Royal Natal

Amphingati Peak is in the Royal Natal area. Its name appears in Chris Murch’s list of South African summits above 3000m, dated 1994. Explore the Royal Natal area: Royal Natal offers valley a…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bingelela

Accommodation

Northern Drakensberg

Bingelela offers country accommodation near Bergville, with private thatched bungalows, self-catering options and a restaurant. The farm setting includes trees and outdoor space, with privat…

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