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References & Credits

Our photographs, trip accounts and mountain knowledge come from many contributors. Thank you to everyone who has shared their work or helped correct and improve the information on Drakensberg Hikes. Individual photograph and author credits remain with the relevant articles and galleries.

Some of the images used by DrakensbergHikes.com have been generously donated by people from all over the world. A warm thank you also goes to all the contributors who have either submitted material for these pages or have provided constructive criticism.
 

Some reference and contributor links below point to archived pages. These preserve the original source or credit when websites have changed. Older trip accounts and maps describe the knowledge and conditions of their time; use the updated article and regional guides when planning a visit.

Special mention:
  • Amafa/Heritage KwaZulu-Natal for many of the bushman painting images - in particular the images credited to Celeste Rossouw, Meridy Pfotenhauer and Siyabonga Mbatha and interpretive text provided for rock art images shown.
  • Maliba Lodge for allowing to show their webcam feeds.
  • Snow Report SA for allowing to show their webcam feeds.
  • Cathedral Peak Hotel for allowing to show their webcam feeds.
  • SA Hikes - https://sahikes.com/ hiking information supplied - explore comprehensive guides for other provinces and regions.
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⚠️ Heading into the mountains?

Before any overnight trip in the high Berg, log your group in the official EKZNW Mountain Rescue Register.