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
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.
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 Tour Operators
Where to stay
Southern Berg
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.
Central Berg
Picture-postcard scenery 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.
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