Amphitheatre Heritage Trail
Where? Bergville
Start: there are numerous entrances, but Witsieshoek is one of them
Finish: Royal Natal National Park
Duration: 25 - 30 km over three days
Fitness: average, but it can be strenuous
Our tip: there is a ...
Sentinel Peak trail
Where? Mont-aux-Sources
Start: Sentinel car park (almost 3 000 metres above sea level)
Finish: Sentinel car park
Duration: a whole day
Fitness: fit (the hike may be shortened, but it is a slog nonetheless)
Our tip: if you suffer ...
Cathedral Peak Hike
Where? Cathedral Peak
Start: Cathedral Peak Hotel
Finish: Cathedral Peak Hotel
Duration: 19 km, 12+ hours (one very long day, if you make an early start)
Fitness: this is an arduous hike; you need to be very fit
Our tip: ...
Giant's Castle Hikes
Where? 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 game reserve of the same name, proclaimed ...
Langalibalele Pass hike
Where? Giants Castle
Start: Giant's Castle camp
Finish: Giant's Castle camp
Duration: 6.5 km, roughly 5 hours
Fitness: moderate
Our tip: always remember seasonal clothing as the 'berg can change seasons without warning
The ...
Lammergeier Cave Trail
Where? Underberg
Start: Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife office, Bushman's Nek
Finish: Bushman's Nek
Duration: 21 km (roughly 10 hours)
Fitness: moderate to difficult
Our tip: if you can, use the Lammergeier cave as an overnight spot ...
Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre
Where? 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 day apart from Fridays, the 'shows' are ...
Pinnacle Rock Hike
Where? Himeville
Start: Cobham ranger station, southern Drakensberg
Finish: Cobham, southern Drakensberg
Duration: 10 km (20 km return)
Fitness: moderate to difficult
Our tip: try returning via a different path to best ...
McKenzie's Caves Hike
Where? Underberg
Start: Mkhomzi Nature Reserve car park
Finish: Mkhomzi Nature Reserve car park
Duration: 11km (roughly 20 km return)
Fitness: moderate
Our tip: sign the register if hiking overnight, and reserve the cave ...
The Little Church & Tea Garden
Where? Van Reenen
Dubbed 'the best-kept secret on the M3', The Little Church of Van Reenen lies halfway between Durban in KwaZulu-Natal and Johannesburg in Gauteng. The church itself, the smallest in Van Reenen, is situated on ...
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 ...
Rat Hole Cave Hike
Where? Northern Drakensberg
Start: Mnweni area, northern Drakensberg
Finish: Mnweni area, northern Drakensberg
Find it: a stone's throw from the top of Fangs Pass
Fitness: moderate to difficult
Our tip: if you are at all interested ...
White Water Tubing or Geckoing
Where? Champagne Valley
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 stop team building and family adventure ...
Pucketty Farm Stall
Where? Underberg
Pucketty Farm Stall, up a short dirt road before you reach Underberg, sells a variety of preserves, rusks, wholesome homemade bread, clothing and gifts. Also check out the art gallery of works by local ...
Giant’s Cup Hiking Trail
Where? Sani Pass
This hike runs along the foothills of the gorgeous Drakensberg range of mountains, mainly through the Cobham and Garden Castle reserves. Views here are to die for.
Along the trail there are rock pools, ...