Gooseberries Restaurant
Where? Newcastle
Set in the foothills of the majestic Drakensberg Mountains, Newcastle is a fantastic city to showcase the natural beauty and variety of KwaZulu-Natal. Added to this, it is also the proud home of the ...
MTB and Running Nature Trail
Where? Newcastle
The South African experience is all about high blue skies, warm sunshine, fresh air, and plenty of exciting wildlife. And, there are few better ways to enjoy the utter beauty of this country than by exploring ...
Drakensberg Scootours
Where? Winterton
Roll 4.5km downhill on the monster mountain scooter. This is a true mountain activity imported from Switzerland’s Alps, a first in SA!
A game drive vehicle takes you and your scooter to the top of the ...
Grindstone Caves Hike
Where? Drakensberg
Start: Injasuthi hutted camp, Injasuthi Wilderness Area
Finish: Injasuthi hutted camp
Duration: 8 km (return)
Fitness: moderate to easy
Our tip: there is a longer option, leaving the camp and taking a ...
Bingelela Restaurant
Where? Bergville
Discover the homely, rustic Bingelela Restaurant on your trip through the Northern Drakensberg, in a delicious setting amongst 200km’s of mountain ranges. With food that is infused with passion, offering a ...
Himeville Museum
Where? Himeville
The little town of Himeville is nestled in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, with the magnificent Drakensberg Mountain Range behind it to make for a breath-taking backdrop of unimaginable proportions. The Himeville ...
Sani Pass MTB Trail
Where? Underberg
Where: Sani Pass, nearest town Himeville
Level: difficult to extremely difficult (not for children)
Type of route: 72 – 80 km return, this gravel pass acts as the border crossing between South Africa and ...
Khotso Horse Trails
Where? Underberg
Horse riding trails take off at 9.00am daily for either a full day, or 1 to 3 hours, into the foothills of the Drakensberg. We schedule rides according to the needs of our guests. Just call and tell our team ...
Matatiele Museum
Where? Matatiele
Matatiele is a beautiful town in KwaZulu Natal filled with history and to show it off at its best is the Matatiele Museum.
Originally a Dutch Reformed Church, this sandstone building now houses a vast ...
Himeville Arms Pub & Restaurant
Where? Himeville
The charm of the Himeville Arms country restaurant, Torridon, and its pub is rivalled only by the spectacular setting in which it is idyllically placed. This establishment is more than 110 years old, having ...
Monks Cowl to Ndedema Gorge Hike
Where? Monks Cowl
Start: Monk's Cowl office, Champagne Valley
Finish: Ndedema Gorge
Duration: 28 km and further, 2 – 5 days
Fitness: difficult
Our tip: the hike is strenuous and open-ended, best done in a group with a ...
Aasvoëlkrans Cave Hike
Where? Kamberg
Start: car park, Highmoor Wilderness Area, southern central Drakensberg
Finish: car park, Highmoor Wilderness Area
Duration: 5 km, 2 days
Fitness: moderate to easy
Our tip: whilst the route seems ideally ...
Giants Cup Hiking Trails Sani Pass
Where? Sani Pass
If you're looking for a hiking trail that is a little steep in a few places, but generally easy enough for an average level of fitness, Giant's Cup trail fits all the requirements. Bring your children along ...
Sleeping Beauty Cave and Engagement Cave Hike
Where? Underberg
Start: Garden Castle Wilderness Area entrance
Finish: Garden Castle
Duration: 8 km, roughly 5 hours
Fitness: fairly fit, although this hike is perfect for families with children
Our tip: both caves are an ...
Ganabu Ridge and Baboon Rock Hike
Where? Cathedral Peak
Cathedral Peak is a free-standing mountain within the magnificent Drakensberg Mountain Range in KwaZulu-Natal. It stands at 3 004 metres, or 9 856 feet high, and boasts breath-taking views and unforgettable ...