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Central Drakensberg

The Central Drakensberg or Berg comprises of Mlambonja Wilderness Area, Cathedral Peak, Ndumeni, Organ Pipes, Ndedema Gorge, Mdedelelo Wilderness Area, Cathkin Peak, Monk's Cowl, Champagne Castle, Injisuthi, and Giant's Castle Game Reserve.
Popple Peak

Popple Peak

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Popple Peak is in the Injisuthi area. The peak is named after John Poppleton.
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Potterhill

Potterhill

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Potterhill is in the Giants Castle area.
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Situated in Kamberg Valley, Qambathi Mountain Lodge offers accommodation with free WiFi. Complimentary private parking is available on site. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available every morning at the property.
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Featuring barbecue facilities, Rearsby Farm is set in Mooirivier in the KwaZulu-Natal region, 5 km from Mooiriver Mooi Loft. Located around 7 km from Supermarket (Mooi River), the hotel is also 7 km away from Fishing and Picnic. The property is located 15 km from Willowgrange War Cemetery. At the hotel, every room come ...
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Red Wall Peak

Red Wall Peak

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Red Wall Peak is in the Injisuthi area.
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Located in Central Drakensberg, River Crossing offers B&B and self-catering accommodation on 100 acres of malaria-free farmland. This property is bordered by the Sterkspruit and Mtoti Rivers, offering guests the chance to enjoy river walks and bird-watching.
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Located on Highlands estate, next door to Dragon Peaks, Rockwood features accommodation in 3 Units, sleeping 12 for family group bookings. The Main House sleeps 6, The Cellar apartment sleeps 2 Adults & 2 Children and the romantic Rock Cave sleeps 2. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. Fully fitted kitchen, dini ...
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A little gem of a hike, not too many people know about. An easy hike, 5.9km's from the trout dams, shorter if you drive further along until the no entry sign and walk from there. A moderate uphill on the way of 183m. Roman Baths is a great spot for a family outing, a swim and lunch on the side of the river. If you ven ...
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Sanqebethu

Sanqebethu

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Sanqebethu is in the Giants Castle area.
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Scaly Peak

Scaly Peak

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Scaly Peak is in the Injisuthi  region of the Drakensberg.
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Settlers Pass

Settlers Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Can be accessed from Vergelegen and Kamberg, the route from Kamberg will take you past Game Pass Shelter on the way up. Sinclair's shelter near the pass is an ideal place to stay overnight.
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Ship's Prow Pass (North)

Ship's Prow Pass (North)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Most mountaineers describe Ship's Prow Pass as the most difficult non-rock pass in the Berg - it is the highest in the Berg after all. The view from the top is legendary. Going up the North Fork is not not advised due to falling rock, rather go up the South Fork.
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Ship's Prow Pass (South)

Ship's Prow Pass (South)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Ship's Prow South Pass is the advised route option, the North Fork has had rockfalls in the past and is very dangerous. This is a long pass and tops out at 3292m, the highest pass in the Drakensberg.
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Ship's Prow Peak

Ship's Prow Peak

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Ship's Prow Peak is in the Monks Cowl area.
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Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Silver Hill Lodge is located in Mooirivier. Free WiFi access is available in this lodge. Extras include bed linen and ironing facilities. At Silver Hill Lodge you will find a garden, a terrace and a bar. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a game ...
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Offering free WiFi and mountain views, Skye Blue Cottage is an accommodation located in Bergview. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a fully equipped kitchen and a patio. The holiday home consists of 4 separate bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a seating area. A flat-screen TV and DVD player are featured.
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Sombrero

Sombrero

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Sombrero is on the Monks Cowl area.
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Spare Rib Cave

Spare Rib Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Spare Rib Cave is on your left 1.6km from Bannerman Hut going up Bannerman Pass (thus about half way up the pass). To get to the cave some care should be taken near the entrance as its on rock and it not level. The views from the cave are beautiful. In summer the cave is wet and a better alternative is to stay in Bann ...
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Spare Rib Cave Hike

Spare Rib Cave Hike

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Injasuti. Proceed up Bannerman Pass from Bannerman Hut. The cave is near the top of the escarpment on the left hand side. A severe 2 hrs hike (3kms)
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Spion Kop Lodge is set on a 700 hectare farm, just 15 km north of Winterton. It borders the Spion Kop Nature Reserve and is situated close to historic battlefields. The double rooms are situated at the original homestead, and each room comes with a patio and en-suite bathroom. The self-catering units are equipped with ...
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Spur The Mollar

Spur The Mollar

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Spur The Mollar is in the Monks Cowl area.
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Stable Cave

Stable Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Stable Cave is in the Monks Cowl area near the top of Verkykerskop. This is a large cave that can sleep 12 people, has a level floor and offers good protection from the elements.
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Starboard

Starboard

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Starboard is in the Monks Cowl area.
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Sterkhorn (Mount Memory)

Sterkhorn (Mount Memory)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

 Sterkhorn (Mount Memory) is in the Monks Cowl area. At the top you will find the M.O.T.H memory cross. For very fit and experienced hikers / trail runners Sterkhorn can be reached on a day hike.
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Sterkspruit Falls

Sterkspruit Falls

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

An easy walk to the falls starting at the Monks Cowl entrance. Take the well marked path down to the falls. 1 to 2 hours in total time returning back to Monks Cowl entrance.
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Sterkspruit Falls and Nandi Falls

Sterkspruit Falls and Nandi Falls

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A scenic 8km circular hike to Sterkspruit Falls and Nandi's Falls with a total elevation gain during the hike of 330m.
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Situated within 2.1 km of Spar Food Store & Centre (Estcourt), SummerPlace Backpackers Lodge in Estcourt features a number of amenities including barbecue facilities. 5 km from Wagendrift Nature Reserve and 10 km from Wembezi Battlefields, the property features a garden and a bar. Weenen Museum is 27 km away and Wa ...
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Swallows Nest Bed and Breakfast is situated in the village of Winterton, within 20 km from the Drakensberg mountain range. It features a garden and free WiFi in the reception and dining area. Individually decorated rooms offer a patio and come equipped with satellite TV, a microwave and tea-and-coffee-making facilities ...
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Taylor's Pass

Taylor's Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The top of Taylor's Pass is near Elandshoek - which is frequently used by the locals - so there i high traffic in that area. It is located in the Giants Castle area.
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The Ape

The Ape

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The Ape is in the Injisuthi area.
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The Corner

The Corner

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The Corner is in the Injisuthi area.
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Nestled within the Balgowan Valley in a tranquil setting, The Falls Cottages are surrounded by forest, waterfalls and a manicured garden. Guests can enjoy views of the countryside. The homey cottages combine antique furniture pieces with modern conveniences. Each cottage comes with a fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen ...
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The Judge

The Judge

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The Judge is in the Injisuthi Reserve area.
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The Molar

The Molar

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The Molar is in the Injisuthi area.
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This hotel offers spacious accommodation with views of the garden or Drakensberg Mountain. It is surrounded by lush green fields in the Maloti Drakensberg Park. The bright rooms are situated throughout the grounds and feature a traditional, country-style décor. Heating and a fan are available for climate control. Toile ...
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The Sphinx

The Sphinx

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The Sphinx is in the Monks Cowl region of the Drakensberg.
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The Sphinx Hike

The Sphinx Hike

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A moderate walk from Monks Cowl of 2.4 km and elevation of 312 m to the Sphinx passing Crystal falls on the way. The views are lovely once reaching the Sphinx. Along the way you walk past Crystal Falls, which is a beautiful waterfall inside of one of the many forests that you will need to walk through. This is a good ...
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The Thumb

The Thumb

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The Thumb is in the Giants Castle region of the Drakensberg.
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Three Pools Cave

Three Pools Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Three Pools Cave is in the Monks Cowl area. This is a large cave and provides good shelter from the elements. The views overlooking the Valley make the hike up to the cave worth while.
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Thumb Pass

Thumb Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The Thumb Pass is located in the Cobham region of the Drakensberg.
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Thumb Spur

Thumb Spur

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Thumb Spur is in the Giants Castle area.
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Trojan Wall

Trojan Wall

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Trojan Wall is in the Injisuthi area.
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Located in Winterton, 7 km from Picnic Area and 8 km from Jet ski area, Tugela River Lodge features accommodation with access to a garden. All units have a kitchen, a private bathroom and a terrace or balcony with views of mountain. A patio with river views is offered in all units.
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Turret

Turret

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Turret is in the Monks Cowl region of the Drakensberg. The Turret is in the middle and Amphlett on the right. To the left is Sterkhorn.
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Vaal Rhebok Kop’s Cave (Vaalribbokkop)

Vaal Rhebok Kop’s Cave (Vaalribbokkop)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Vaalribbokkop Cave in Monks Cowl offers spectacular views. The floor is level and shelter from the rain is good. Its a large cave and can sleep 12 people. A section of the cave does have some Bushman Paintings and is thus also referred to as Bee Shelter. The Bushmen danced close to bees and honeycombs when they wante ...
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van Heyningen's Pass

van Heyningen's Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Van Heyningen's Pass can be walked as a round trip. It is located in the Injisuthi area.
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Van Heyningen's Pass to View Point Hike

Van Heyningen's Pass to View Point Hike

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

This is one of the Berg's most popular day hikes – for good reason. It's not too taxing, and it takes you through a big forest with yellowwood trees, and there are moss-covered rocks and tree trunks everywhere. You only realise how high you've climbed once you emerge from the forest. From the lookout you can see Cathk ...
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Verkykerskop

Verkykerskop

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Verkykerskop is in the Monks Cowl Nature Reserve. The view from the top is beautiful and you have a good chance of seeing one of the families of mountain reedbuck or grey rhebuck that occupy the mountain. Verkykerskop is an easy 5/10 minute walk up which starts just before reaching Breakfast Stream after hiking past C ...
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