Attractions IN Van Reenen
Mountain Passes
Van Reenen's Pass
One of the most scenically beautiful sections on the N3 highway between Durban and Johannesburg, Van Reenen's Pass connects the Drakensberg escarpment of the Free State with KwaZulu-Natal. Often referred to simply as 'the hill', because of its steepness, ...
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Mountain Passes
Bezuidenhout's Pass
This remote gravel pass lies in the mountainous region between Harrismith and Bergville on the border between the Free State and Kwazulu-Natal, not far east of the Sterkfontein Dam. As such Bezuidenhout's Pass is less of a drive and more of a 4x4 feat, ...
Landmarks / Mountain Reserves
Drakensberg Amphitheatre
The Amphitheatre is a dramatic cliff face that measures more than five kilometres (3.1 miles) in length. The cliffs along the entire length of the range are more than 1.2 kilometres (4 000 feet) high. This massive ...
National Parks / Nature Reserves
Golden Gate National Park
Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Maluti Mountains of the north-eastern Free State lies the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. The park derives its name from the brilliant shades of gold cast by the sun on the park's sandstone cliffs, especially ...
Game Farms / Game Parks / Game Reserves
Mount Everest Game Reserve
The privately owned Mount Everest Game Reserve is set in a particularly scenic part of the Free State close to the town of Harrismith and, despite its smallness, gives one access to Mount Everest (as well as the 'I've climbed Mt. Everest' t-shirt to ...
Popular Tourist Routes / Mountain Passes
Oliviershoek Pass
The Oliviershoek Pass, on the R74 from Bergville, is often used as an alternative route to Van Reenen’s Pass. This happens when Van Reenan's Pass is closed off to motorists during bad weather, but you can also use it as a scenic alternative that might ...
Mountain Reserves / Popular Tourist Routes
Southern Drakensberg
Broadly speaking, the southern parts of the Drakensberg lie between Bushman's Nek to the south-east and Kamberg to the north-west, including the Bulwer Mountain and what are often described as the 'country' towns of Underberg and Himeville. This part of ...
Lakes / Dams / Nature Reserves
Sterkfontein Dam Reserve
Rugged, steep krantzes silhouetted against the skyline, mountain slopes snugly covered with a grass blanket, deep lushly vegetated kloofs and a crystal-clear lake are facets of the beauty of the Sterkfontein Dam Reserve which covers 18000 Ha. Oribi, ...
National Parks / Nature Reserves / World Heritage Sites
Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park
The Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park has exceptional natural beauty in its soaring basaltic buttresses, incisive dramatic cutbacks, and golden sandstone ramparts. Rolling high altitude grasslands, the pristine steep sided river valleys and rocky gorges also ...
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Golf Courses
Amphitheatre Golf Club
The gorgeous aesthetics of the Amphitheatre Golf Club belie the challenging nature of this special course. In its nine holes, the course manages to test and challenge players; whether they are playing as a hobby or are committed to improving their skills ...
Popular Tourist Routes
Battlefields Route
The KwaZulu Natal hinterland has witnessed some of the most brutal and significant battles to be fought in South Africa. These historical sites form part of the Battlefields Route, a trip through 14 historical towns whose surrounding areas boast the ...
Mountain Passes
Brandon's Pass
Brandon's Pass is one of the highest mountain passes in the country. It has also earned its place on a list of 'dangerous roads' in South Africa. Perhaps because it is seldom driven, other than by offroad enthusiasts, not much is known about the ...
Mountain Reserves / Popular Tourist Routes
Bushman's Nek
Bushmans Nek can be found in the southern region of Kwazulu Natal's Drakensberg. Reedbuk, Eland, Klipspringer, Grey Rhebok and Oribi are often spotted here as are Dassie, Porcupines and Rock Hyrax. The birdlife is also abundant and if you are lucky may ...
Golf Courses
Cathedral Peak Golf Club
Set in spectacular berg scenery the Cathedral Peak Golf course was designed and built by Roly Taylor with the collaboration of his well-known brother, Reg. The course which has been termed "the thinking golfer's course" was opened on 13 January 1996 by ...
Mountain Reserves / Forests / Nature Reserves
Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve
The Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve, with its numerous free standing peaks and magnificent mountain scenery, is one of the most favoured parts of the Berg for backpacking and rock climbing. Bordered in the north and north-west by the Upper Tugela Location ...
Miscellaneous / Popular Tourist Routes
Central Drakensberg
The beautiful Drakensberg range or Dragon Mountains, also known in Zulu as uKhahlamba or barrier of spears, is a voluminous stretch of mountains that covers over 1 000 kilometres from south-west to north-east, lying mostly in KwaZulu-Natal. Collectively ...
Golf Courses
Champagne Sports Golf Course
Situated in the Central Drakensberg at Champagne Sports Resort this course has recently been extended to an 18-hole layout designed by Huch Biaocchi. The backdrop of Cathkin and Champagne Peaks makes it one of the most scenic courses in South Africa and ...
Mountain Reserves / Forests / Nature Reserves
Cobham State Forest
Cobham is situated in the Southern part of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, and is approximately 150 km from Pietermaritzburg. Dominated by Hodgson's Peaks which enclose the Giants Cup, Cobham is a 52,000 ha section of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park in ...
Nature Reserves
Coleford Nature Reserve
You will find Coleford Nature Reserve near to the town of Underberg, south east of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park. Through its southern section flows the Ngwagwane River, one of its major features. But it also protects Drakensberg Foothill Moist ...
Van Reenen as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Bergville, Bushmans Nek Valley, Cathedral Peak, Cedarville, Central Drakensberg, Champagne Valley, Drakensberg Gardens, Estcourt, Geluksburg, Giants Castle, Himeville, Kamberg, Kokstad, Matatiele, Monks Cowl, Mont-aux-Sources, Northern Drakensberg, Sani Pass, Southern Drakensberg, Swartberg, Underberg, Winterton, Witsieshoek
Staying Overnight
Pyramids Motel
Pyramids Motel offers accommodation in Van Reenen in unique styled chalets and luxury rooms. The hotel offers magnificent views of Natal and maje...
Oban Historical Guest Farm
Oban Historical Guest Farm offers neat and inviting accommodation in Van Reenen's Pass. The guest farm is an ideal halfway stop over for guests t...
Jacaranda at Wyford Farm
Jacaranda at Wyford Farm can accommodate three guests and is furnished with a double bed and one single bed in the main room. The cottage has a k...
Poplar At Wyford Farm
Poplar at Wyford Farm sleeps eight guests. The spacious cottage has a kitchen which is well equipped. There is a table to enjoy meals at and comf...
Green Lantern Inn
This historic country hotel is the ideal half-way stop between Durban and Johannesburg. Situated at the top of Van Reenen's Pass, a warm welcome ...
Aloe at Wyford Farm
Aloe is a cottage located on a small working farm, in the mountainous area off Van Reenen Pass in KwaZulu Natal. Guests are accommodated in separ...
Garden Cottage at Wyford
Garden Cottage at Wyford Farm is on a small working farm, located in the mountainous area off Van Reenen Pass. Guests are accommodated in separat...
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