55 Places of Interest in Drakensberg
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Nature Reserves
Ntsikeni Wildlife Reserve
Ntsikeni Nature Reserve consists of a rather inaccessible vlei lying high on a plateau between Franklin and Creighton, in a section of East Griqualand, in the southern reaches of KwaZulu-Natal. This largely unknown and not often visited reserve lies ...
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 ...
Popular Tourist Routes
Route 56
Route 56 is not only a great alternative to the N2 through the former Transkei, it is also a highly scenic route covered in mountain trails, opportunities to fish for trout and some fine examples of San rock ...
Mountain Reserves / National Parks
Royal Natal National Park
The Royal Natal National Park was proclaimed in 1916, and contains some of the most spectacular scenery in South Africa. The main feature of Royal Natal is the Amphitheatre, a rock wall about 5km in length, and approximately 1000m in height between the ...
Nature Reserves
Rugged Glen Nature Reserve
Adjacent to the northern reaches of the of the Royal Natal National Park, Rugged Glen Nature Reserve is part of the Drakensberg uKhahlamba Park, a World Heritage Site that covers 243 000 hectares and stretches from Underberg in the south, to Bergville in ...
Golf Courses
Sani Pass Golf Club
The recently revamped Sani Pass Golf Club is a well-kept secret that retains its discretion, despite its gorgeous setting. In fact, golfers will simply have to visit this course to get the real story behind it. What we do know is that it is situated in ...
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 ...
Nature Reserves / Lakes / Dams
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-Boer War in an attempt to lift the Siege of Ladysmith, Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve is 4 400 hectares of thorn ...
Nature Reserves
The Swamp Nature Reserve
Lying really close to Pevensey in the southern reaches of the Drakensberg, the Swamp Nature Reserve is situated almost due west of Garden Castle Nature Reserve and, as its name suggests, it protects a huge highland swamp system. The highlands are formed ...
Landmarks / Natural Wonders
Tugela Falls
The Tugela Falls in the Drakensberg is the highest waterfall in Africa. It is also regarded as the second highest waterfall in the world. There is, however, an ongoing debate that it could be the world's tallest waterfall, as opposed to Angel Falls in ...
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 ...
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, ...
Nature Reserves
Vergelegen Nature Reserve
One of a number of nature and game reserves in the Southern Drakensberg that also form part of the World Heritage Site of the Drakensberg / Ukhahlamba Park, Vergelegen Nature Reserve lies north of Himeville and west of Howick. The 1159 hectare reserve is ...
Forests / Landmarks
Weza-Ngele Forest
The Weza-Ngele Forest is home to the endangered, and rarely spotted, Cape parrot. For birders it's a piece of paradise. A large Afromontane mistbelt forest, sadly reduced in size from its original magnificence, Weza-Ngele lies close to ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Forests
Xumeni Forest
The mistbelt forest known as Gqumeni, or Xumeni Forest, is a patch of afromontane forest 2 km west of Donnybrook in the Underberg. Gqumeni is exceptional not only for its beauty but also because it has withstood the plundering of yellowoods that is the ...
Drakensberg as a destination
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, Van Reenen, Winterton, Witsieshoek
Staying Overnight
Inkungu Homestead
Welcome to our charming Inkungu Homestead nestled in the breathtaking Central Drakensberg mountains of South Africa! Situated amidst the awe-insp...
Penwarn Manor
Penwarn Manor is rustic yet modern, offering accommodation in Underberg on Penwarn Farm Lodge just 25km from the quaint town. As you drive down t...
Drakenzicht Mountain Cottage
Drakenzicht Mountain Cottage offers accommodation for up to eight guests in Champagne Valley in the Central Drakensberg with a magnificent view o...
Haycroft Lodge
The spacious Haycroft Lodge is located on Stoneyhall Farm and is set on the banks of a tranquil lake that reflects the panoramic views of the Dra...
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...
Thokomala Cottage
Thokomala Cottage offers Northern Drakensberg accommodation in a spacious family cottage with world class mountain views from the cottage. We inv...
Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse
Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse is a world renowned gourmet getaway, idyllically situated on the edge of a trout filled dam and surrounded by the Gi...
Penwarn Mthini Lodge
Penwarn Mthini Lodge offers Underberg accommodation and is the shining star of Penwarn Farm Lodge. The lodge is perched on a hill overlooking a m...
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...
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