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the Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa

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The Drakensberg Mountain, South Africa

The Drakensberg Mountain Range
The Northern and Central Drakensberg area has some of the most beautiful scenery that can be imagined. The area falls into four valleys, beginning with the Champagne Valley in the Central Berg, through the Cathedral Peak and Didima Valley, then the Royal Natal National Park and Amphitheatre Valley, and finally the Middledale Pass Valley in the Northern Berg. Each of the four valleys has its own kind of beauty and character; all have magnificent mountain views.

 

Royal Natal National Park
This area of the Drakensberg is particularly well known as a tourist attraction and accommodation area. Situated in the Northern Drakensberg, the most famous feature is the Amphitheatre. Here the Drakensberg, for the length of 5 kms raises straight up to the sky, to a height of over 3000 feet. It is here that the brave can climb up a chain ladder and view the escarpment from the top. A further feature of the Drakensberg is the Tugela Falls cascading down 5 drops forming the second highest waterfall in the world. Although the highest waterfall, the Tugela is by no means the only waterfall in the Drakensberg. Indeed the Drakensberg has many splendid falls of interest to the tourist. In the 8000 ha of the Royal Natal National Park is situated the Cannibal Cave, where tribal people had to resort to cannibalism whilst hiding from the wrath of Shaka Zulu as he purged the Drakensberg area of his enemies.

This area has numerous walks and hikes to challenge the tourist, from easy to day long treks.Tourists are encouraged to register their presence when challenging this area of the Drakensberg, as the weather can change dangerously quickly. This area also has a wide selection of accommodation to choose from ranging from modest B&Bs to self-catering guest houses and splendid Drakensberg Hotels and Resorts with prices to suit every pocket.

Not to miss...

  • Bergville
  • Cathedral Peak
  • Champagne Valley
  • Cobham State Forest
  • Drakensberg Boys’ Choir
  • Estcourt
  • Himeville
  • Himeville Nature Reserve
  • Garden Castle State Forest
  • Giant’s Castle
  • Giant’s Castle Game Reserve
  • Kamberg
  • Kamberg Nature Reserve
  • Kokstad
  • Matatiele
  • Monks Cowl
  • Nottingham Road
  • Rosetta
  • Royal Natal National Park
  • Sani Pass
  • Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park (WHS)
  • Underberg
  • Van Reenen
  • Winterton
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