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Region: Northern Drakensberg

Cycad Cave

Cycad Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

In Mnweni and is the start of the Ifidi pass route.
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Located in Bergville, Dalmore Guest Farm offers water sports facilities. All rooms boast a kitchen, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a private bathroom. Both free WiFi and private parking are available at the farm stay. All rooms at Dalmore Guest Farm are fitted with a seating area. The accommodation offers ce ...
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Devil's Tooth

Devil's Tooth

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

From Left to right: Eastern Buttress, Devil's Tooth, Inner Tower and the Escarpment.
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Category Royal Natal
Didima Buttress

Didima Buttress

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Didima Buttress in the Cathedral Peak area and can be reached via Tlanyaku Pass.
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Category Cathedral Peak
Didima Cave

Didima Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Found at the top of the escarpment in Cathedral Peak, the picture alongside says it all. Water however is only found just over 1km from the cave.
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Category Cathedral Peak
Didima Dome

Didima Dome

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Falls in the Cathedral Peak area and can be reached via Tlanyaku Pass.
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Category Peaks
Didima Rock Art Centre

Didima Rock Art Centre

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The Didima Rock Art Centre has an audio-visual show presented on a daily basis. These offer a good insight into the life of the Bushmen and their Rock Art. The centre opens at 8.00am and closes at 4.00pm. Didima Camp contact deatails: 036 488 8000
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Dooley Peak

Dooley Peak

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Dooley Peak is in Royal Natal above Thendele Camp.
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Category Royal Natal
Doreen Falls Hike

Doreen Falls Hike

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

An easy 2.1km hike with only 98m elevation gain from Cathedral Peak Hotel. A pool is at the base of the falls for swimming.
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Offering a spacious garden and an outdoor pool, Drakensberg Bush Lodge is located 9 km outside of Winterton. The lodge is set in the surroundings of the Central Drakensberg. The accommodation has a main unit with 4 bedrooms and fully equipped kitchen and satellite TV. The double rooms are located a bit further away and ...
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Set on a ridge overlooking the northern and central Drakensberg Mountains, Drakensberg Mountain Retreat features an indoor swimming pool, library, shared lounge area and conference facilities. Each room at Drakensberg Mountain Retreat has an en suite bathroom, and complimentary toiletries are provided for your comfort.
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Drakensberg Quad Tracks and Adventures operate from Cathedral Peak Hotel in the central Drakensberg. Our quad bike track meanders through the foothills of the Drakensberg up to Lake William for a half way stop. The elevation of this spot allows breathtaking views. Our Ride is enjoyable for the less and more experience ...
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Set in Bergville, 1.5 km from Information Bergville, Drakensberg Terrace provides air-conditioned rooms and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Among the various facilities of this property are a garden and a terrace. The property is 8 km from Driel Barrage. All rooms at the bed and breakfast come with a seating area and ...
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Drip Cave

Drip Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A few hundred meters down from Bell Cave. Its a shallow and uneven cave.
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Category Cathedral Peak
Easter Cave

Easter Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Easter Cave is between Ntonjelana Pass and Easter Pass (Christmas Pass). About 200m up and North after climbing to the top of Easter Pass.
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Easter Cave Peak

Easter Cave Peak

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

This peak is set high up between Ntonjelana Pass and Mlambonja Pass. The peak is approached from the Kwakwatsi Valley where there is an unnamed pass between two nameless peaks near Mlambonja Pass. There are cairns marking the approach.
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Category Peaks
Easter Pass (Christmas Pass)

Easter Pass (Christmas Pass)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Easter Pass also known as Christmas Pass is located in the Northern Drakensberg, Cathedral Peak area near Easter Cave.
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Eastern Buttress

Eastern Buttress

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

From Left to right: Eastern Buttress, Devil's Tooth, Inner Tower and the Escarpment.
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Category Royal Natal
Eastman's Peak

Eastman's Peak

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

There are several possible routes but all will require a scramble. The start is from the contour path.
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Category Royal Natal
Elephant

Elephant

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Elephant peak is located in the Cathedral Peak area. It is named after the rounded shape of an elephant head with the tusk to the right.
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Category Cathedral Peak
Elephant Gully

Elephant Gully

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Elephant Gully, although beautifully scenic and dramatic, is not climbed often. It is a narrow gully that varies in steepness and therefore may be a fairly difficult hike. It is also known as the Elephant Shortcut.
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Category Cathedral Peak
eZangomeni Shelter

eZangomeni Shelter

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

eZangomeni Shelter is in the Amangwane Traditional Authority Area. Interpretation by Celeste Rossouw: A large rain-animal or a snake, with an antelope head, is accompanied by many white and red humans. What is of interest are the white dots and lines visible on the human bodies. It is believed that these marks represe ...
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Set in the KwaZulu-Natal Region, 4.8 km from Killburn Dam, Ezulwini Berg Resort features an outdoor pool and sauna. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms come with a sofa and flat-screen TV. Certain rooms have a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. Rooms include a private ...
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Fairy Glen Hike

Fairy Glen Hike

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

An easy 2.2km in total hike from the day parking area in Royal Natal. The path is uphill and then through the bush to the waterfall.
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False Ifidi Cave 1

False Ifidi Cave 1

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Not a good shelter, try find the true Ifidi Cave rather which is about 700m South East from this cave.
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Fangs Buttress

Fangs Buttress

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Quite possibly the most spectacular pass in the Mnweni area.
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Fangs Cave

Fangs Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Found near the top of fangs pass and to the left of Fangs Buttress looking North.
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Fangs Pass

Fangs Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

In most hikers' opinions Fangs Pass is definitely one of the most stunning passes in the Mnweni area and perhaps even in the entire Drakensberg. It is a difficult pass to undertake and should not be attempted by the inexperienced. It starts at a small waterfall where the Fangs tributary joins the Mbundini River.
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Five Star Cave

Five Star Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Found just before Mbundini Cave (50m lower down) heading towards Fangs and Mbundini pass in Mnweni.
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Five Star Cave Hike

Five Star Cave Hike

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

From the Mnweni Cultural Centre this is a long hike of 14.5km and elevation gain of 546m. The views from near the cave of Fangs and Mbundini pass are stunning.
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Forest Shelter

Forest Shelter

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Forest Shelter offers excellent shelter however its not a very level cave.
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Category Cathedral Peak
Ganabu Ridge and Baboon Rock Hike

Ganabu Ridge and Baboon Rock Hike

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A severe 6 hr hike(15kms) The hike starts on the Cathedral Peak route and then branches off to the right, going down into the Nxwaye valley, up the Ganabu Ridge and down Baboon Rock.
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Gatberg North Campsite

Gatberg North Campsite

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Gatberg North Campsite 
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Category Huts & Camps
Gatberg South Campsite

Gatberg South Campsite

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Gatberg South Campsite
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Category Cathedral Peak
Grasscutter's Cave

Grasscutter's Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A large cave which is found just before the start of Icidi Pass.
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Gravel Cave

Gravel Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Gravel Cave is in Didima Gorge fairly close to Poacher's and Forest Cave.
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Category Cathedral Peak
Greenfire Drakensberg Lodge

Greenfire Drakensberg Lodge

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A National Heritage Site, this 1000-hectare property has to be seen to be appreciated. This mountain Lodge is at an elevation of 1800 meters above sea level and lies in the shadow of the greater Drakensberg peaks on the property. The property is solar powered and accommodation is in Canadian styled log cabins, and all ...
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A 6.1km circular hike heading uphill to start and then through Gudu Bush where a small stream and pool will can be seen. An option is to turn right up the hill here which takes you to the top of Gudu Falls (this is a steep path about 700m long and 230m in elevation - Gudu falls is shown on the left), else continue stra ...
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Gudu Falls from Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge

Gudu Falls from Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A 3.6km hike to the top of Gudu Falls via the “Crack” with an elevation drop of 264m along the way. There is beautiful swimming pools, within 20 metres of the falls and a lunch area at this very picturesque spot.   
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Gudu Falls Pass

Gudu Falls Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Gudu Falls Pass is a relatively easy hike worth doing. If you venture towards the falls you will find some lovely rock pools to swim in.
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Category Royal Natal
Icidi Back Ridge

Icidi Back Ridge

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Found in Mnweni in the Northern Drakensberg.
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Icidi Buttress

Icidi Buttress

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The Icidi buttress is located in Mnweni. It lies next to the Icidi pass. 
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Icidi Cave

Icidi Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Icidi Cave is found 310m above Icidi pass towards Icidi Crown (North Easterly direction) along a long rock band.
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Icidi Crown

Icidi Crown

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Icidi Crown is not shown on the maps and is found near Icidi Cave.
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Icidi Pass

Icidi Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Icidi Pass is most likely the most difficult non-rock pass in the Drakensberg. It is very long, steep and boulder-choked. It should not be attempted by any inexperienced and unskilled hikers as it could become very dangerous.
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Icidi Pass Cave

Icidi Pass Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A small cave just before the top of Icidi Pass on the left side of the pass. You would be better of hiking about 360m further towards Icidi Cave itself.
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Icidi Pass Hike

Icidi Pass Hike

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

An extreme round trip of a minimum of 3 days. The hike starts at the Isanlwana Police Post in the Mweni Valley and follows the Icidi River to the escarpment. It requires serious, potentially dangerous rock scrambling, and should only be attempted by experienced, competent mountaineers. In the Icidi Valley which is in u ...
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Ifidi Buttress

Ifidi Buttress

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Ifidi Buttress is in the Mnweni area of the Northern Drakensberg.
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Category Peaks