9 Things To Do in Monks Cowl

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Family Entertainment / Sports & Leisure

Drakensberg Canopy Tour

Overnight? Accommodation in Drakensberg
Drakensberg accommodation is always special because it promises a place to stay in some of South Africa’s most spectacular countryside. The area is famous for its ...

Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking

Monk's Cowl and Champagne Castle Hikes

Stay? Monks Cowl Accommodation
Start: Monk's Cowl or Champagne Castle, central Drakensberg Finish: Monk's Cowl or Champagne Castle, central Drakensberg Duration: various Fitness: moderate Our ...

Hiking Trails

Monks Cowl to Ndedema Gorge Hike

Stay? Monks Cowl Accommodation
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 ...

Hiking Trails

Zulu Cave Hike

Stay? Monks Cowl Accommodation
Start: Monk's Cowl / Mdedelelo Wilderness Area, northern Drakensberg Finish: Mdedelelo Wilderness Area Fitness: moderate to difficult Our tip: Cat cave lies ...

Cafés & Eateries

Dragon's Rest Pub and Restaurant

Overnight? Accommodation in Champagne Valley
The backdrop against which the Dragon’s Rest Pub & Restaurant is, undoubtedly, one of its most irresistible draw cards. In fact, this little retreat shows off some ...

Hiking Trails

Lower Injisuthi Cave Hike

Overnight? Accommodation in Giants Castle
Start: Injisuthi, Giant's Castle Nature Reserve Finish: Injisuthi, Giant's Castle Nature Reserve Duration: 17 km, overnight hike Fitness: moderate to easy Our ...

Hiking Trails / Sports & Leisure

Nandi's Falls Hike

Stay? Monks Cowl Accommodation
Start: Monk's Cowl Reserve main gate Finish: Monk's Cowl Reserve main gate Duration: 8 km, roughly 3 to 4 hours Fitness: easy to moderate Our tip: despite ...

Mafadi Peak Hiking Trails

Stay? Monks Cowl Accommodation
Start: Injasuthi (also spelled Injisuthi), Central Drakensberg Finish: Injasuthi, Central Drakensberg Duration: 4 – 5 days Fitness: difficult Our tip: you will ...

Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking

Vaalribbokkop Cave Hike

Stay? Monks Cowl Accommodation
Start: Monk's Cowl/Mdedelelo Wilderness Area, northern Drakensberg Finish: Mdedelelo Wilderness Area Fitness: moderate to difficult Our tip: Vaalribbokkop is ...

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4 km away / Extreme Sports / Sports & Leisure

Abseiling in the Drakensberg

Overnight? Accommodation in Champagne Valley
Abseil 25m down Chicken Hill, walk back up and then experience the thrill all over again. Chicken Hill is 15min walk from our office - Abseiling, although a ...

4 km away / Sports & Leisure / Extreme Sports

Kloofing or Canyoning

Overnight? Accommodation in Champagne Valley
Kloofing in the Injisuthi valley is a 6-7 hour round trip. The Injisuthi valley is the hidden gem of the Drakensberg, as it is situated in the rural area of Loskop ...

4.4 km away / Extreme Sports / Sports & Leisure / Water Sports

White Water Tubing or Geckoing

Overnight? Accommodation in Drakensberg
Tube down a 450m stretch of class 1 rapids twice - almost a kilometre of fun - something the whole family can enjoy - Champagne Castle Adventure Centre is a one ...

4.4 km away / Sight Seeing / Family Entertainment

Drakensberg Scootours

Overnight? Accommodation in 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 ...

4.9 km away / Cafés & Eateries

Dragon Peaks Restaurant

Overnight? Accommodation in Giants Castle
Located in the mystical mountains of the Drakensberg, surrounded by a quiet lake, Dragon Peaks Restaurant can be found in a mountain resort and wedding venue ...

5.4 km away / Animal Sanctuaries / Bird Sanctuaries / Birding

Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre

Overnight? Accommodation in Champagne Valley
Highly recommended (including a TripAdvisor Badge of Excellence), The Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre is found in Champagne Valley in the Drakensberg. Open every ...

5.4 km away / Hiking Trails

Champagne Castle Big Five Hikes

Overnight? Accommodation in Champagne Valley
Start: Champagne Castle Hotel Finish: Champagne Castle Hotel Duration: Varies per trail Fitness: difficult Our tip: if you want your name on the honours' board ...

7.5 km away / Malls & Shopping

Chocolate Memories Shop

Overnight? Accommodation in Champagne Valley
Jane Seabrook said, “If there's no chocolate in Heaven, I'm not going.” Fortunately, you only have to go as far as the exquisite Drakensberg Mountains to enjoy the ...

8.8 km away / Cafés & Eateries

The Valley Bakery

Overnight? Accommodation in Champagne Valley
Valley Bakery, Coffee Shop and Art Gallery is situated on the R600 which leads to the Champagne Valley in the Central Drakensberg. Filled to the brim with tasty ...

9.1 km away / Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking

Giant's Castle Hikes

Overnight? Accommodation in Giants Castle
Giant's Castle refers both to the landmark rock massif in the central Drakensberg, where it rests in amongst the peaks of Champagne Castle and Cathkin Peak, and the ...

10.1 km away / Cafés & Eateries / Farm Stalls & Markets

Scrumpy Jacks

Overnight? Accommodation in Champagne Valley
Travel along the R600 on your way to the Champagne Valley and you'll find Scrumpy Jacks adjacent to the Nest Hotel and opposite the turn off to Ardmore Guest Farm ...

10.7 km away / Hiking Trails

Gray's Pass Hike

Overnight? Accommodation in Champagne Valley
Start: Cathkin Peak, Champagne Valley Finish: Cathkin Peak, Champagne Valley Duration: overnight hike Fitness: moderate Our tip: fantastic views without too ...

12.9 km away / Cafés & Eateries

Cabbage Tree Café

Overnight? Accommodation in Champagne Valley
Enjoy an afternoon lunch at the barnyard style restaurant that produces fresh food using locally sourced ingredients. This casual venue offers an exceptional ...

13.3 km away / Hiking Trails / Sports & Leisure

Grindstone Caves Hike

Overnight? Accommodation in 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 ...

13.6 km away / Hiking Trails

Marble Baths Trail

Overnight? Accommodation in Giants Castle
Start: Injasuthi (Injisuthi) camp, central Drakensberg Finish: Injasuthi camp Duration: 9 km, roughly 6 hours, or overnight Fitness: moderate, not difficult ...

Monks Cowl 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, Mont-aux-Sources, Northern Drakensberg, Sani Pass, Southern Drakensberg, Swartberg, Underberg, Van Reenen, Winterton, Witsieshoek

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