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Panoramic view of frozen Tugela Falls cascading down the Drakensberg Amphitheatre cliff face in winter

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UNESCO World Heritage Site • Maloti-Drakensberg Park

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Dramatic mountain pass at Jonathans Gate along the Lesotho border in the High Drakensberg

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High Altitude Wilderness • Lesotho Border

Detailed route descriptions, GPX tracks and mountain pass guides for all experience levels.

Panoramic sunrise over Tarn Cave, Thaba Ntsu, and the iconic Devils Knuckles peaks

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Southern Drakensberg Wilderness

Book Ezemvelo sleeping caves and conquer the 137 Khulu peaks above 3,000m.

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The Drakensberg offers Africa's most breathtaking mountain scenery — from towering basalt cliffs and cascading waterfalls to ancient San rock art and quiet highland valleys.

Drakensberg Hikes is your independent one-stop portal covering the Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site and the wider Drakensberg, including areas such as Mnweni that lie outside the World Heritage property. Search verified route profiles, download topographical cave registers, check weather advisories, and contact local mountain guides or accommodation providers directly.

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Drakensberg Choir

The Jewel of the Drakensberg

This feature was published in 2024. References to the school’s age and anniversary describe that date. Drakensberg Choir The Drakensberg Boys Choir School (DBC…
View from beneath a rock overhang towards the Garden Castle mountains

Hiking Drakensberg gardens Rhino Horn 19km, 2,9km UP!

A winter hike of the Drakensberg Gardens Rhino Horn Mashai pass that was not successful. Paul attempted to hike the Mashai pass in 10 hours return trip. That i…
Hiker crossing sunlit grassland in the Lesotho mountains

Why the Rhino Club Card is a Must-Have for Drakensberg Hikers

Why the Rhino Club Card is a Must-Have for Drakensberg Hikers If you spend as much time exploring the ridges, valleys, and peaks of KwaZulu-Natal as we do…
View from Ledgers Cave

A guide to Hiking in the Drakensberg

You have decided to want to go on a Hike in the Maloti-Drakensberg Park, what do you do next? After assisting many people who have asked questions for a hike…
Spirit of the Drakensberg

Spirit of the Drakensberg

A Photographic Journey Spirit of the Drakensberg takes the reader on an evocative journey through the mountains. The twelve chapters are based on the demarcat…
Mount Durnford Hiking

Hiking Clubs

There are two recommended hiking clubs you can join. They are the Mountain Backpackers Club and the Mountain Club of SA - KZN   About the Mountain…
Rolands Cave Trek

Drakensberg Trek: Rolands Cave

A four day hike from Cathedral Peak Hotel to Rolands Cave in May 2018. Day one is from the hotel past Ribbon falls and camping in tents below camel pass. Day t…
Family day hike

Giants Castle River Walk

Route: Giants Castle River Walk Distance: 1.5 km (3 km return) Duration: 1 hour each way (day hike) Follow the signposted path going past "Rock 75" and you wi…
Giant's Viewpoint

Highmoor to Giant's Viewpoint

Route: Highmoor to Giant's Viewpoint Distance: 4.5 km (9 km return) Duration: 1.5 hours each way (one day) This is a pleasant walk that is pretty level with a…

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