8 Things To Do in Northern Drakensberg
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Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking
Ploughman’s Kop Trail
Overnight? Accommodation in Mont-Aux-Sources
Ploughman’s Kop is a mountain in the shape of a head on the left arm of The Amphitheatre in the Royal Natal Park, which is in turn part of the ...
Hiking Trails / Sight Seeing / Sports & Leisure
Sentinel Peak trail
Overnight? Accommodation in Mont-aux-Sources
Start: Sentinel car park (almost 3 000 metres above sea level)
Finish: Sentinel car park
Duration: a whole day
Fitness: fit (the hike may be shortened, but it is ...
Up the Tugela River (gorge) to the Tunnel
Overnight? Accommodation in Bergville
Start: Mahai camp site
Finish: Mahai camp site
Duration: 23 km, there-and-back hike, roughly 7 hours
Fitness: moderate, most people can hike this
Our tip: the ...
Easter Cave Hike
Overnight? Accommodation in Cathedral Peak
Start: Cathedral Peak Wilderness Area, northern Drakensberg
Finish: Cathedral Peak Wilderness Area
Fitness: moderate to difficult
Our tip: this is one of the few ...
Maluti Cave Hike
Overnight? Accommodation in Witsieshoek
Start: base camp at Tseki, Phuthaditjaba (Witsieshoek)
Finish: Tseki
Duration: two, three, four day options
Fitness: moderate to difficult
Our tip: the dirt ...
Walks & Hiking / Sports & Leisure / Hiking Trails
Plowman's Kop, the Crack and Mudslide
Start: Mahai camp site, Drakensberg, KwaZulu Natal
Finish: Mahai camp site
Duration: 8 km, roughly 5 hours
Fitness: moderate to difficult
Our tip: the mudslide ...
Hiking Trails / Sports & Leisure
Ledges Cave Hike
Stay? Northern Drakensberg Accommodation
Start: Mnweni and Cathedral Peak, northern Drakensberg
Finish: Mnweni valley
Fitness: moderate to difficult
Our tip: the source of the Orange river often freezes ...
Hiking Trails / Sports & Leisure / Walks & Hiking
Rat Hole Cave Hike
Stay? Northern Drakensberg Accommodation
Start: Mnweni area, northern Drakensberg
Finish: Mnweni area, northern Drakensberg
Find it: a stone's throw from the top of Fangs Pass
Fitness: moderate to ...
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10.7 km away / Hiking Trails / Sports & Leisure
Amphitheatre Heritage Trail
Overnight? Accommodation in Bergville
Start: there are numerous entrances, but Witsieshoek is one of them
Finish: Royal Natal National Park
Duration: 25 - 30 km over three days
Fitness: average, but ...
12.6 km away / Cafés & Eateries
Tower of Pizza
Overnight? Accommodation in Bergville
Located on an old, rustic farmhouse with a grain silo as its landmark, Tower of Pizza has been making people happy with their delicious pizzas for years ...
17.9 km away / Birding / Walks & Hiking
Take A Stroll Through Geluksburg
Overnight? Accommodation in Geluksburg
Although this quaint town has not much more than a few houses and a shop or two, it is surrounded by beautiful mountain peaks and is the ideal place for a peaceful ...
18.8 km away / Cycling / Sports & Leisure
Drakensberg MTB Trails
Overnight? Accommodation in Bergville
Where: All Out Adventures, northern Drakensberg
Level: routes for all levels of MTB junkies
Type of route: 100 km of mountain bike trails, mainly single track ...
21.9 km away / Cafés & Eateries
Sandford Park Restaurant
Overnight? Accommodation in Bergville
In its tranquil setting of rose gardens and manicured lawns, the Sandford Park restaurant is an invitation to leave all your worries behind and simply sink into the ...
22.3 km away / Hiking Trails
Rugged Glen to Mahai Hike
Overnight? Accommodation in Bergville
Start: Rugged Glen camp site, Royal Natal National Park, northern Drakensberg
Finish: Mahai camp site
Duration: 14 km, roughly 6 hours
Fitness: difficult
Our ...
25.2 km away / Cafés & Eateries
Bingelela Restaurant
Overnight? Accommodation in Bergville
Discover the homely, rustic Bingelela Restaurant on your trip through the Drakensberg, in a delicious setting amongst 200km of mountain ranges. With food that is ...
27.4 km away / Cafés & Eateries / Religious / Spiritual
The Little Church & Tea Garden
Overnight? Accommodation in Van Reenen
Dubbed "the best-kept secret on the M3", The Little Church of Van Reenen lies halfway between Durban in KwaZulu-Natal and Johannesburg in Gauteng. The church ...
27.4 km away / Hiking Trails
Fairy Glen and the Grotto Hike
Overnight? Accommodation in Bergville
Start: Mahai campsite
Finish: Mahai campsite
Duration: 10 km, roughly 5 hours
Fitness: moderate
This hike can be divided into two separate walks, or ...
27.5 km away / Family Entertainment / Horse Riding / Sight Seeing
Phansi-Phezulu Horse Trail
Overnight? Accommodation in Bergville
Grooms take groups of up to ten riders on a 2 hour trail that starts by descending into a verdant river valley where the trail meanders with the bubbling Putrill ...
27.5 km away / Family Entertainment / Horse Riding
Drakensberg Horse Trails
Overnight? Accommodation in Bergville
The Northern Horse provides an equine experience of a lifetime in the Northern Drakensberg! Climb mountains, forge rivers and race over plains atop hardy mountain ...
27.5 km away / Horse Riding / Sight Seeing
Half or Full Day Horse Rides
Overnight? Accommodation in Bergville
The more adventurous rider may enjoy a longer equine experience to see bushman paintings or to visit a Sangoma (Traditional Zulu Healer). The Zulu Cultural Trail ...
27.5 km away / Horse Riding / Sight Seeing
Sundowner Horse Ride
Overnight? Accommodation in Bergville
The sundowner ride leaves about 2 hours before sunset and follows a meandering trail with spectacular views through quiet valleys and restful plains to a ...
27.5 km away / Cultural Villages / Hiking Trails / Sports & Leisure
Mnweni Cultural and Hiking Centre
Overnight? Accommodation in Bergville
Immerse yourself in the untainted beauty and splendour of the KwaZulu-Natal portion of the Drakensberg when you visit Mnweni Cultural and Hiking Centre. This centre ...
27.7 km away / Cafés & Eateries
The Rendezvous Restaurant & Pub
Overnight? Accommodation in Van Reenen
The Rendezvous Restaurant & Pub is perfectly placed between the major urban epicentres of Johannesburg in Gauteng and Durban in KwaZulu-Natal. This part of South ...
Northern Drakensberg as a destination
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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, Sani Pass, Southern Drakensberg, Swartberg, Underberg, Van Reenen, Winterton, Witsieshoek
Staying Overnight
The Border Post
The Border Post is situated on top of Oliviershoek Pass on the R74. Accommodation is offered in comfortable bed and breakfast rooms, all with inc...
Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge
Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge offers peaceful and affordable accommodation in cosy and rustic mountain-facing rooms or private hikers cabins that lo...
Berghouse and Cottages
Berghouse and Cottages offers Drakensberg accommodation, high up in the Northern Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa. With unique panoramic vie...
Alpine Heath Resort
Nestled in the midst of the picturesque Northern Drakensberg Mountains and conveniently located mid-way between Durban and Johannesburg. This res...
Three Tree Hill Lodge
Three Trees at Spioenkop is a family-owned-and-run small luxury lodge situated at the foot of the Drakensberg mountain range, and in the heart of...
The Homestead
Situated in the quiet sanctuary of Geluksburg, The Homestad is a family guest house offering value for your money accommodation at affordable pri...
Sasi Bush Lodge
Journey on to Kilburn Farm and discover the world that awaits you on your unique stay at Sasi Bush Lodge in the Northern Drakensberg. Luxurious t...
Bellevue Berg Cottage
Bellevue Berg Cottage offers Drakensberg self-catering accommodation and is situated approximately halfway between Winterton and Bergville. The c...
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 ...
Montusi Self Catering Cottages
Montusi is a spacious and quiet development in the Northern KwaZulu Natal Drakensberg near Royal Natal National Park. There are six privately own...
Thandanani Cottage
Thandanani Cottage offers Northern Drakensberg accommodation with spectacular Drakensberg mountain views. With its ideal location halfway between...
Thunzi Cottage
Thunzi Cottage is a thatched cottage offering Northern Drakensberg accommodation with beautiful Mountain views. We invite you to visit us so that...
Little Switzerland Resort
Situated in the beautiful Drakensberg, Little Switzerland Resort is a little bit of heaven. Accommodation is provided either in hotel rooms or in...
Dalmore Guest Farm
Bordering Spioenkop Dam and Nature Reserve, Dalmore Guest Farm is a family friendly destination offering both bed and breakfast and self-catering...
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...
Montusi Mountain Lodge
Montusi Mountain Lodge is a lovely lodge in the Northern KwaZulu Natal Drakensberg mountains (near the Royal Natal Nature Reserve), offering supe...
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...
Phinda Suite
Phinda Suite offers Northern Drakensberg accommodation with spectacular mountain views. With its ideal location halfway between Johannesburg and ...
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...
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...
Thula Thula Cottage
Thula Thula Cottages offer Northern Drakensberg accommodation in two lovely cottages with lovely Mountain views. We invite you to visit us so tha...
Thokomala Cottage
Thokomala Cottage offers Northern Drakensberg accommodation in a spacious family cottage with world class mountain views from the cottage. We inv...
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...
The Cavern Drakensberg Resort and Spa
The Cavern is situated on a private nature reserve in the Northern Drakensberg Mountains and borders on the Amphitheatre World Heritage Site. The...
Phezulu Cottage
Phezulu Cottage offers Northern Drakensberg accommodation in a privately situated thatched cottage with a romantic atmosphere. We invite you to v...
Ledges Retreat Guest Farm
Ledges Retreat Guest Farm offers bed & breakfast and self catering accommodation in a stunning area with scenic surroundings. There are a number ...
Ezulwini Berg Resort
Ezulwini Berg Resort offers guests a tranquil getaway in Northern Drakensberg, with fantastic mountain views. Ideal for families looking for a co...
Kwaggashoek Game Lodge
Kwaggashoek Game Lodge is known to offer guests an exquisite and memorable African wildlife experience not to be missed. Situated in the beautifu...
Sungubala Eco Camp
Sungubala Eco Camp lies in the heart of the pristine Drakensberg wilderness, directly below Hlolela and Sungubala (2000m), just north of the Roya...
Thamela Cottage
Thamela Cottage offers Northern Drakensberg accommodation with spectacular Drakensberg mountain views. With its ideal location halfway between Jo...
Drakensberg Mountain Retreat
Drakensberg Mountain Retreat is a stunning destination in the northern Drakensberg only 20km beyond Sterkfontein Dam. It offers much more than co...
Thokozela Suite
Thokozela Suite offers Northern Drakensberg accommodation with spectacular views of the Amphitheatre, Northern Drakensberg Mountains as well as t...
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