Monks Cowl State Forest, South Africa

KwaZulu Natal Game Reserves

Monks Cowl State Forest, KwaZulu Natal

Monks Cowl State Forest

Monks Cowl is the gateway to some of the most magnificent mountain Wilderness areas in South Africa. Taking its name from the distinctive mountain between Champagne Castle and Cathedral Peak, Monks Cowl marks the access to the Mlambonja and Mdedelelo mountain Wilderness areas.

Monks Cowl is one of the most unspoilt areas of the Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park and very popular with those who wish to get away from commercial development. The area is known for its splendid scenery, and provides hikers with access to mountain trails that weave through the deep valleys and forests rising up onto the main escarpment of the Northern Drakensberg. Hiking routes in Monks Cowl State Forest vary from a few hours to several days and provide sufficient diversity to accommodate all levels of experience and fitness. The foothills here have a great many caves and were very popular with the San People. The 'Battle Cave' depicts a battle between two San tribes.

Monks Cowl State Forest

Accommodation nearby

For accommodation nearby and in the Drakensberg Region see:
• Bergville Accommodation • Cathedral Peak Accommodation
• Champagne Valley Accommodation • Giants Castle Accommodation
• Himeville Accommodation • Kokstad Accommodation • Monks Cowl Accommodation
• Mont-aux-Sources Accommodation • Sani Pass Accommodation • Swartberg Accommodation
• Underberg Accommodation • Van Reenen Accommodation • Winterton Accommodation

Or to see all accommodation in the region, visit Drakensberg Accommodation.

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