Skip to main content

Region: Southern Drakensberg

Isicatula Pass

Isicatula Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The Isicatula Pass is found in the Bushman's Nek area. This pass descends from the escarpment into Lesotho by means of a narrow and steep gully.
Read More...

Isicatula Peak

Isicatula Peak

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Isicatula peak is considered a hard non-technical khulu, located in the Bushman's Nek area. 
Read More...

J&B Lodge offers accommodation in Underberg, 800 m from Spar Food Store (Underberg) and a 12-minute walk from Major Adventures. The property features mountain and garden views. With free WiFi, this holiday home offers a satellite flat-screen TV and a kitchenette with oven.
Read More...

Jacobs Ladder Hike

Jacobs Ladder Hike

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A hike of 2km which follows the Lotheni River and leads to the spectacular Jacobs Ladder Waterfall.
Read More...

Category Hikes
John's Cave

John's Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

John's Cave is in the Garden Castle area below Little Bamboo Mountain. This caves name is given by Dave Sclanders in memory of John C. Durno (junior) who died in 1933 at 15 years of age.
Read More...

Jonathan's Gate Pass

Jonathan's Gate Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Jonathan's Gate Pass is situated in the Southern Drakensberg, Bushman's Nek area. It was once an old Lesotho Border Post and active stock theft route. All that remains is five burnt down prefabricated buildings and an old desolate brick building. The name most probably originates from Joseph Leabua Jonathan who was th ...
Read More...

Jonathans Gate (via Bushman's Nek Pass) Hike

Jonathans Gate (via Bushman's Nek Pass) Hike

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Jonathan's Gate Pass is situated in the Southern Drakensberg, Bushman's Nek area. It was once an old Lesotho Border Post and active stock theft route. All that remains is five burnt down prefabricated buildings and an old desolate brick building.
Read More...

Category Hikes

Featuring a tennis court, BBQ facilities and views of mountain, JW Cottages is a farm stay is set in Himeville, Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. All guest rooms at the farm stay are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a kitchen. Rooms are equ ...
Read More...

Ka Masihlenga Pass

Ka Masihlenga Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Ka Masihlenga Pass is the quickest route from Lotheni rest camp to summit. It is a steep pass that leads to the top of the escarpment south of the Hawk.
Read More...

kaNtuba Buttress

kaNtuba Buttress

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The kaNtuba buttress is among South Africa's highest peaks, although it is not very well known.
Read More...

kaNtuba Pass

kaNtuba Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The KaNtuba Pass is situated in the Vergelegen area. It is the highest Berg pass. KaNtuba has a sustained gradient and therefore it is manageable to hike.
Read More...

kaNtuba Peak

kaNtuba Peak

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

kaNtuba Peak is located in the Vergelegen area.
Read More...

Set in Himeville within 5 km of Lake Kenmo Picnic Site and 5 km of Lake Glencairn, KarMichael Farm provides accommodation with free WiFi, a TV and a kitchen. Some units are air conditioned and include a terrace and/or a patio, as well as a seating area.
Read More...

Kaula Cave

Kaula Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Kaula Cave is in the Vergelegen area. The cave is large and the floor is relatively flat.
Read More...

Khotso Guest Farm is located 10 km from the town of Underberg. This 1300-hectare is a working horse and sheep farm nestled at the foothills of the Drakensberg mountain range. WiFi access is available at a charge. The units come equipped with a kitchen and guests can enjoy views of the mountain view and river view from ...
Read More...

King Kong

King Kong

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

King Kong is in the Vergelegen region.
Read More...

Knuckles Pass (North)

Knuckles Pass (North)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Knuckles Pass (North) is located in the Bushman's Nek area. There is no visible trail.
Read More...

Knuckles Pass (South)

Knuckles Pass (South)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Knuckles South Pass is an easier, grassy pass with a trail unlike the north pass route.
Read More...

Knuckles Traverse Pass

Knuckles Traverse Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Knuckles Traverse Pass is located in the Bushman's Nek just left of Lammergeier pass and goats cave.
Read More...

Kwa-Ntabamnyama is the highest peak in the uMkhomazi reserve at 2295m. The peak is 500m from Rockfall cave and 1.2km from Sinclair's cave.
Read More...

Lairds Lodge, a property with an outdoor swimming pool, is set in Underberg, a 9-minute walk from Medical facility (Underberg). The property is 1.1 km from Ok Supermarket. The country house has a satellite flat-screen TV. There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchenette complete with a microwave, a toaster and ...
Read More...

Lake District Hike

Lake District Hike

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A moderate 8 hrs - 2 days hike. There are many caves in the in the area. A network of parts connects the caves and places of interest and allows hikers to amble around the section of the Little Berg. Hikes begin from the Cobham Camp. Cobham State Forest area, which is situated close to Himeville.
Read More...

Category Hikes

Located on the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg, Lake Naverone Holiday Cottages is set on large estate with 2 lakes and 7 km of river frontage. It offers picturesque stone cottages with magnificent views. The cottages are fitted with a stove, microwave, fridge, a well equipped kitchen and patios with lovely views. ...
Read More...

Lakes Cave

Lakes Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lakes cave is 12km from the Cobham Reserve. The cave is spacious but can only sleep 8 max (2 would need to sleep on the top ledge). A river is below the cave and the views are excellent. Sunrise from above the cave is amazing with view of both the small and big berg on a clear day. If raining and windy the bottom sec ...
Read More...

The sunrise from Lakes Cave is brilliant and the colours of a sunrise on the berg mountains are brilliant. This 12km hike from Cobham will take 4 to 5 hours, the hikes starts off pretty flat  and get steeper after 6km's, the last 2km's after Nutcracker Cave being the steepest.  The total elevation gain is 49 ...
Read More...

Category Hikes
Lammergeier Cave

Lammergeier Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lammergeier Cave in Bushamns Nek is a stunning cave, it must be the longest cave in all the Drakensberg.  The cave is found on the Lammergeier Pass route. The cave could fit 50 people but 12 is the maximum allowed by Ezemvelo. A stream is below the cave all year and the sunrise in the mornings are a must to see. ...
Read More...

Lammergeier Cave Hike

Lammergeier Cave Hike

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A strenuous 9.5km hike from Buskman's Nek Camp. A Map and knowledge of the area is necessary as no path exists in parts. The total elevation gain is 645 meters, no part of the hike is downhill. The cave could fit 50 people but 12 is the maximum allowed by Ezemvelo. A stream is below the cave all year and the sunrise i ...
Read More...

Category Hikes
Lammergeier Pass

Lammergeier Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lammergeier Pass is located in the Bushman's Nek and is a relatively easy pass, however the last 1km on a steep uphill from Lammergeier cave has no visible path. At the top of the pass you will see goats cave on your right.
Read More...

Lammergeier Pass Hike (incl Goats Cave)

Lammergeier Pass Hike (incl Goats Cave)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

From Bushman's Nek camp is a very strenuous 10.6 km hike. A Map and knowledge of the area is necessary as no path exists in parts. The total elevation gain is 859 meters, no part of the hike is downhill. At the top of the pass you will see Goats cave on your right.
Read More...

Category Hikes
Lamunram

Lamunram

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lamunram is in the Vergelegen region.
Read More...

Langalibalele

Langalibalele

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Langalibalele is in the Bushman Nek area.
Read More...

Langalibalele Cave

Langalibalele Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Langalibalele Cave is in Garden Castle near the base of Langaibalele Peak. No camping is permitted due to the cave having Bushman Paintings. The exact location has not been shown.
Read More...

Linotsing Peak

Linotsing Peak

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Linotsing Peak is in the Garden castle area.
Read More...

Lithabaneng

Lithabaneng

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lithabaneng peak is located in the Lotheni area.
Read More...

Litseketseke

Litseketseke

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Litseketseke is located in the Lotheni area.
Read More...

Litseketseke Spur

Litseketseke Spur

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Litseketseke Spur is located in the Lotheni area.
Read More...

Little Bamboo Mountain

Little Bamboo Mountain

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Viewed from the Garden Castle and can also be seen from Mzimkhylwana Hut area.
Read More...

Lotheni Camp to Hlathimbe South Pass

Lotheni Camp to Hlathimbe South Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A hike of 7 to 8 hours over 16 km's and 1 447m uphill. The hike begins at Lotheni Camp, follows the Ngodwini River and ascends up to the contour path. The Hlathimbe Pass itself is very steep, doing the hike to the top over 2 days is a good option.
Read More...

Category Hikes
Lotheni Cave

Lotheni Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lotheni Cave sleeps 4 people and is found near the top between the Lotheni Gully and Lotheni South pass route.
Read More...

Lotheni Nature Reserve

Lotheni Nature Reserve

PO Box 14, , KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Situated in the southern section of the Maloti Drakensburg Park, Lotheni is noted for its magnificent scenery and hiking. The reserve is 3 984 ha in extent.  Situated in a spectacular section of the Maloti Drakensberg Park, the main activities revolve around mountain hiking with many scenic trails. The Emadundwini ...
Read More...

Category Lotheni
Lotheni Pass (North Fork)

Lotheni Pass (North Fork)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lotheni Pass North Fork is a rock pass situated in the Lotheni region.
Read More...

Lotheni Pass (South Fork - gully access)

Lotheni Pass (South Fork - gully access)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lotheni South Pass. The gully access is actually more prominent but the North Fork is the one indicated on maps. It is a known smuggling route and is an easier hike than the North Fork.
Read More...

Lotheni Pass (South Fork)

Lotheni Pass (South Fork)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lotheni South Fork is a smuggling route with a trail. Lotheni South Fork is an easier hike than the North Fork.
Read More...

Lotheni Peak

Lotheni Peak

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lotheni peak is located in the Lotheni area.
Read More...

Lynx Cave

Lynx Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lynx cave is between Hlathimbe Pass and Mlahlangubo Pass about 70 meters below the top of the escarpment. The cave offers good shelter in bad weather, has a level floor but may be damp in summer.
Read More...

Luxury Guest House Accommodation Malachite Manor Luxury Guest House Accommodation Underberg, that offers you tranquillity away from the hustle and bustle of the city, situated in the Southern Drakensberg, which is part of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site. We are an excellent point to start exp ...
Read More...

Mangaun Pass

Mangaun Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Mangaun Pass is located in the Vergelegen area.
Read More...