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
Mountain Splendour Eco-Resort
Mountain Splendour is a little piece of paradise; tucked away on a small working farm, in the heart of the Champagne Valley in the Central Draken...
Ama Casa Cottages
Ama Casa Cottages feature three self-catering units, each equipped with a Jacuzzi, fireplace and underfloor heating, making them perfect for a wi...
Ondini Guest House
Ondini comprises a double storey guest house which sleeps up to 10 people, and an adjacent open-plan cottage which sleeps 2-4 people. Ondini is g...
Lakeside Lodge at Giants Cup
Lakeside Lodge at Giants Cup is a self catering holiday home in Underberg that consists of two bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms. The main be...
SpionKop Lodge
Experience an unmatched gateway at Spion Kop Lodge which is set against the backdrop of the majestic Drakensberg Mountains, on the Kwazulu Natal ...
Splashy Fen Cottage
Splashy Fen Cottage sleeps six people in three bedrooms, and an additional four people in a mezzanine loft room, above the lounge, accessed via a...
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...
Cleopatra Homestead
Nestled in the heart of the Kamberg Valley in KwaZulu-Natal's Drakensberg, Cleopatra Mountain offers self-catering accommodation on a private far...
Moya Cottage
Offering self catering accommodation, Moya Cottage is a cosy cottage situated in the peaceful Underberg village, in the heart of the Southern Dra...
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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