Drakensberg - KwaZulu-Natal
An area of dramatic beauty. Three thousand metre high peaks soar above grassy
valleys and crystal clear streams. Superb day and overnight hikes lead the
visitor into one of the world’s rarities – true wilderness.
What to see and do
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Drakensberg San Rock Art
The uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park is a World Heritage Site. Six hundred
caves and shelters containing 35 000 superb rock paintings have been found
in the park. These were made by the San people, hunter-gatherers who lived
here from Stone-Age time until the mid 18th century (4000 years). The San
drew both people and animals. Sadly, they no longer exist, having been
exterminated by farmers and bounty hunters in the 1800’s. The rock art
tells a story of San life, belief and spirituality. The Kamberg Rock Art
Centre does guided walks to sites. The Giant’s Castle area has quality
paintings.
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Sani Pass
A steep and rocky 4X4 track that is the only road crossing the sheer escarpment
cliffs into the mountain kingdom of Lesotho.
Drakensberg backpacker accommodation
Drakensberg backpacker tours
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Northern Drakensberg stretches from Royal Natal National Park down to Cathedral Peak. The Amphitheatre is a famed feature of the Drakensberg, a wall of mountains that stretches for 4km. The Tugela Waterfall is the world’s second highest waterfall, tumbling 950m in a series of falls 5 cascades. |
The Central Berg has picture-postcard scenery and is popular with hikers and rock climbers. Cathkin (3149m), Champagne Castle (3248m) and Monk’s Cowl (3234m) are amongst the highest peaks in the Berg. Tackle them from Injasuti. The Cathedral Peak and Didima Valley area also has excellent scenery. |
The ‘Wild West’ of the Berg. Southern Berg was once a haven for horse thieves who hid in what others considered a ‘no man’s land’. Indeed, the mountains here look wilder and more untamed than those further north. If you want to venture into Lesotho, head up the Sani Pass or do it the Basotho way on horseback. |
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Drakensberg
