Glengarry, Drakensberg
With the Drakensberg Mountain Range as its backdrop, and about 180 kilometres from the capital city of KwaZulu-Natal Province, Durban, lies the holiday hotspot of Glengarry. This places it in some of the prettiest countryside of South Africa.
Due to its idyllic surrounds, Glengarry continues to be the perfect spot for those that want to enjoy the fauna, flora and natural splendour of the South African outdoors. The magnificent Drakensberg Mountain Range is a stone's throw from this town, and promises those with a penchant for the outdoors perfect opportunities to hike, cycle or walk its many trails; discovering the geological, archaeological and natural wonders of this range.
The mountains surrounding Glengarry also boast San art, which visitors will find fascinating as they reveal the lives and customs of ancient civilisations. Other exciting activities in and around Glengarry include river tubing, fishing, golfing, bowling and horse riding.
Glengarry is about fresh air, sunshine and immersing yourself in the untouched beauty of South Africa.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
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 ...
Ndawana River Lodge
Ndawana River Lodge offers luxury Underberg accommodation, total peace, solitude and tranquillity. Situated in the Southern Drakensberg, borderin...
Mkomazana Mountain Cottages
Mkomazana is a unique property nestled at the foot of the Sani Pass. The accommodation is a charming combination of two original and recently ref...
Qambathi Mountain Lodge
Looking for something different in the Drakensberg, visit Qambathi Mountain Lodge, situated on Qambathi Mountain Reserve, in the beautiful Kamber...
Bellevue Berg Cottage
Bellevue Berg Cottage offers Drakensberg self-catering accommodation and is situated approximately halfway between Winterton and Bergville. The c...
Himeville Arms Hotel
The Himeville Arms Hotel is a historic country hotel located in the heart of Himeville. Established in 1904, the hotel has an olde world English ...
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 ...
Far Hills Guesthouse
Far Hills Guesthouse is located in the central Drakensberg, en route to Champagne Sports Resort, and neighbours Valley Bakery. It has always been...
Duckbay Lodge at Giants Cup
Duckbay Lodge at Giants Cup Wilderness Reserve occupies the premium position on the farm and is set on the edge of a pine glade, up near the estu...
Things to do in the area
Drakensberg Canopy Tour
Drakensberg accommodation is always special because it promises a place to stay in some of South Africa's most spectacular countryside. The area ...
Noteworthy attractions
Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve
Lying virtually at the foot of the rugged Spioenkop Mountain, the dam was the site of one of the most bloody battles to ensue during the Anglo-Bo...
Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park
The Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park has exceptional natural beauty in its soaring basaltic buttresses, incisive dramatic cutbacks, and golden sandsto...
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 t...
Cobham State Forest
Cobham is situated in the Southern part of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, and is approximately 150 km from Pietermaritzburg. Dominated by Hodgs...
Garden Castle State Forest
Garden Castle is the southern most part of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park and incorporates the Bushman's Nek Valley. The Garden Castle reserve i...
Giant's Castle Nature Reserve
Historic Giant's Castle Nature Reserve, home of the eland and the majestic bearded vulture, lies in the Central Drakensberg region of the Ukhahla...
Himeville Nature Reserve
The Himeville Nature Reserve stretches along the eastern boundary of Himeville Village and was proclaimed to its present size of 104 ha in 1973. ...
Kamberg Nature Reserve
Kamberg Nature Reserve, one of the smallest of the KZN Wildlife resorts, lies in the foothills of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park - one of the ea...
Lotheni Nature Reserve
Noted for its magnificent scenery and beautiful camp, Lotheni is situated in a remote section of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park. Many delightful...
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