Area: Cathedral Peak

This 5-day hike features some of the most dramatic scenery in the whole of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park. The route passes through the Amphitheatre, Mbundini, Mnweni, The Rockeries, The Saddle and The Cathedral range. The first day’s hike takes hikers up the chain-ladder to the top of the Amphitheatre. From here, th ...
Read More...

The hike starts at Cathedral Peak Hotel. The hike is 4.1km's to Baboon rock, the last 2 km's on the way to Baboon Rock are fairly steep with a total elevation gain of 440m.
Read More...

Barker's Chalet is a huge overhang overlooking a wonderful wooded gorge within which runs a stream that becomes perfect for swimming during summer. Because it is so close to Cathedral Peak Hotel, the traffic through the area is high and you will get little privacy during the day.
Read More...

Barker's Chalet is a short easy hike form Cathedral Peak Hotel oof 2.6km and 212m elevation.
Read More...

Bell Cave offers great views and a fairly level floor but not not offer much protection from the elements.
Read More...

A small cave on the Malmbonja pass offering some shelter. Its not often used as Twins Cave is far better close by.
Read More...

A small cave on the Malmbonja pass offering some shelter. Its not often used as Twins Cave is far better close by.
Read More...

A easy 2 hrs or 5.5 kms hike. A short hike in the Cathedral Peak area, starting from the hotel and following the Nyosi River southwards.
Read More...

Cambalala is a self-catering cottage situated close to the top of Mike’s Pass in the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Cathedral Peak Reserve of the KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg. It is accessible by vehicle, and offers a fantastic resource for family holidays, hiking, mountain-biking and bird watching. The cottage is open to all me ...
Read More...

Castle Buttress is located within the Cathedral Peak area. Organ Pipes Pass is the closest pass.
Read More...

Cathedral Peak is located within the Cathedral Peak area and is near Bell Cave.
Read More...

An extreme 6 to 7 hrs hike - 10km. A long arduous hike requiring a high level of fitness. Starts from Cathedral Peak Hotel, up the path to the Cathedral Ridge. Rock scrambling is often necessary due to rock slides on the gully below the peak.
Read More...

Cathedral Peak (Didima) borders on the upper Thukela area in the north and east, Lesotho in the west and Monk's Cowl in the south and is 32 000 hectares in extent. The area contains the magnificent Didima Valley with its many examples of San Rock art, it is a hiker's paradise offering routes that range from a few hours ...
Read More...

Cleft Peak is located within the Cathedral Peak area. Organs Pipe Pass and Tsekesteke Pass are the closest passes.
Read More...

Cockade Pass is one of the most direct routes to the escarpment in the Cathedral Peak area. It is split into two gullies, a main and a side gully. It is far less hiked than the other more well known passes but it has amazing scenery. Cockade Pass is ranked as moderate in terms of difficulty.
Read More...

Situated at the base of Cockade Pass
Read More...

Cockdale Peak is located within the Cathedral Peak area. Cockade Pass and Tseketseke Pass are the closest passes.
Read More...

A moderate to severe hike of 3 hours or 3.5 kms A long hard hike. Starts at Cathedral Peak Hotel, up to contour path below Cathedral range and follow it southwards. Hike passes underneath the main escarpment and back down the Ndedema Gorge.
Read More...

Didima Buttress in the Cathedral Peak area and can be reached via Tlanyaku Pass.
Read More...

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.
Read More...

Falls in the Cathedral Peak area and can be reached via Tlanyaku Pass.
Read More...

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.
Read More...

A few hundred meters down from Bell Cave. Its a shallow and uneven cave.
Read More...

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

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.
Read More...

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

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.
Read More...

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.
Read More...

Forest Shelter offers excellent shelter however its not a very level cave.
Read More...

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.
Read More...

Gatberg North Campsite 
Read More...

Gatberg South Campsite
Read More...

Gravel Cave is in Didima Gorge fairly close to Poacher's and Forest Cave.
Read More...

The Inner Horn is in the Cathedral Peak area. From left to right is the Inner Horn, Outer Horn, The Bell and Cathedral Peak.
Read More...

Leopard peak is located in the Cathedral peak area. 
Read More...

Little Saddle (North) is located in the Cathedral Peak area.
Read More...

Little Saddle (South) and Little Saddle (North) appear as a small saddle when viewed from a distance.
Read More...

The two lower caves at the top of Thuthumi pass are very close to each other and each sleep 4 people.
Read More...

The two lower caves at the top of Thuthumi pass are very close (35m) from each other and each sleep 4 people.
Read More...

Mahout peak is in the Cathedral peak area.
Read More...

Mike's Pass is a demanding gravel 4X4 pass high in the mountains near Bergville.
Read More...

Mitre peak is located in the Cathedral Peak area.
Read More...

Mlambonja buttress is located in the Cathedral peak area. Mlambonja means hungry dog, it refers to the lack of game in the area meaning the early hunters dogs were left hungry.
Read More...

Mlambonja Pass (also known as Umlambonya pass) is a steep pass in the Cathedral range. It is still used often because it is a more direct route to the escarpment from the hotel and has a large, comfortable cave nearby.
Read More...

A severe 6-8 hrs hike (11 kms) From Cathedral Peak Hotel the path follows the river past the trout hatchery and up to the top of the little berg above the mlambonja river. The pass (also known as Umlambonya pass) is consistently very steep and long.
Read More...

A moderate 30 mins - 2 hrs hike (1,5 - 5,2 kms) There are three hikes, the lower valley 1,5 km, neptunes pool 4,2 km and marble baths 5,2 km. The Mlambonja Pass Route bypasses most of the lower river valley. All hikes begin at the Cathedral Peak Hotel.
Read More...

Mount Helga is located within the Cathedral Peak area and is near Bell Cave.
Read More...

From Cathedral Peak Hotel its only 2.6km but its a steep uphill with an elevation gain of 355m. The views from Mushroom are excellent.
Read More...