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Southern Drakensberg

The Southern Drakensberg has Loteni, Vergelegen, Sani Pass, Mzimkhulu Wilderness Area, Mzimkhulwana Nature Reserve, Garden Castle, Rhino, Bushman's Nek, Giant's Cup Hiking Trail, Sehlabathebe National Park, Thomathu, Devil's Knuckles, and Ramatseliso's Nek.
Uklebe Pass

Uklebe Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The pass is north of KaMasihlenga Pass and South of the Hawk in the Lotheni area.
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uMkhomazi Nature Reserve

uMkhomazi Nature Reserve

PO Box 105, , KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

uMkhomazi is situated in the southern part of the Central Drakensberg, 100 km from Pietermaritzburg. uMkhomazi is 6 000 ha in size and forms part of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site. The uMkhomazi section of the Maloti Drakensberg Park is one of the most isolated and least explored mountainous areas i ...
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uMkhomazi to Cypress Cave Hike

uMkhomazi to Cypress Cave Hike

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A hike of 2 hours (4 km's) with an initial uphill of around 180m in elevation, the rest of the hike is flat. This is one of the few short hikes in the area a small party can use the cave, which has running water nearby and sleeps six to eight people, depending on the weather.
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uMkhomazi to Sinclair's Cave Hike

uMkhomazi to Sinclair's Cave Hike

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The gradient is average to steep for most of the route and can be rated as difficult. Water is not always available in the area surrounding the cave. This hike can be split up into two days with Cyprus Cave being used as an overnight stop.
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Umzimkulu River Lodge

Umzimkulu River Lodge

Coleford Road, Underberg, , KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A place to unwind...Umzimkulu River Lodge offers serviced, DB&B, B&B or self-catering accommodation on one of the most picturesque bends of the Umzimkulu River in Underberg. We are situated 2 hours from DBN and 6 hrs from JHB in the foothills of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site. Perfectly pla ...
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Under The Oak is a property with barbecue facilities set in Underberg, within just 600 m of Spar Food Store (Underberg) and a 9-minute walk of Major Adventures.
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If you have come to the berg to let your hair down, or relax, we will make sure you get to do just that. We have half an acre of secure garden in which to suntan, play croquet, badminton, cricket, table tennis, or unwind on the patio with a book and something cold, listening to the birds and taking in an awesome sunset ...
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Valemount Country Lodge is set in beautiful gardens which blend into 48 ha of natural riverine bush and woodland. Guests can enjoy leisurely walks on the property, ramble up the trails or relax under the shade of our old gracious trees surrounding the Lodge. The Lodge sleeps 12 guests in a choice of 4 luxurious suites ...
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Valley Lakes is located just off the R617 between Underberg and Kokstad with plenty of hiking up the Ndawana River valley and over into the Ngwagwane River valley in the Bushmansnek area. Each cottage can sleep eight people and is fully furnished and equipped to make your stay as comfortable as possible.  The 2 b ...
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Vast Cave

Vast Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Vast Cave is in the Bushmans Nek area, the cave is 6km from Bushmans Nek offices. The hike is easy, the last bit is uphill and you will find a huge deep cave that offers excellent shelter in any weather.
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Venice Cave

Venice Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Venice Cave is in the Cobham region. The cave has a level floor and offers reasonable protection from the elements. The cave is between to hills so is likely to not get a lot of sun and may be cold.
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Vergelegen Nature Reserve

Vergelegen Nature Reserve

PO Box 53, , KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Vergelegen is situated in the Southern Drakensberg and is 180 km north west of Pietermaritzburg. This section of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site is 21 000 ha in extent and lies in the upper Mkhomazi water catchment area. It is an important water production area. Hiking in Vergelegen is both scenic and ...
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Verkyker Buttress

Verkyker Buttress

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Verkyker Buttress is in the Garden Castle area.
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Verkyker Cave

Verkyker Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Verkyker Cave is in the Garden Castle area, very near to Fun Cave on the other side of the stream. The cave floor is uneven and exposed to bad weather.
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Verkyker Pass

Verkyker Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Verkyker Pass lacks a trail however it is not difficult to do. It does have a small boulder section to navigate through.
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Verkyker Pass Peak

Verkyker Pass Peak

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Verkyker Pass Peak is in the Garden Castle area.
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Verkyker Peak (Thaba Majoe Matso)

Verkyker Peak (Thaba Majoe Matso)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Verkyker Peak (Thaba Majoe Matso) is in the Garden Castle area.
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Located in Gomane, Wagon Trail Cottage features barbecue facilities. This farm stay offers a garden. Free WiFi is available. At the farm stay, each room has a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Selected rooms include a kitchenette with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. All guest rooms will provide guests with a stovetop ...
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Walker's Pass

Walker's Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Walker's Pass is a worthwhile route located in Southern Drakensberg in the Garden Castle area.
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Walker's Peak

Walker's Peak

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

From left to right: Thaba Ngwangwe Peak, Walkers Peak and Mashai Peak
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Wave Cave

Wave Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Wave Cave is in the Garden Castle area, it gets its name from the wave shape of the overhang. The cave is near Curtain Cave. The cave has some level floor areas and does not offer good shelter from the elements.
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Weaver Cave

Weaver Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Weaver Cave is in the Cobham area. The cave has a level floor and offers reasonable protection from the elements. The easiest route to the the cave is via Lakes Cave or from Mzimkhulwana Hut which is roughly 7km from the cave.
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Whyte's Cave

Whyte's Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Whyte's Cave is in the Garden Castle area, accessible from either Garden Castle or Bushman's Nek. The cave has a level floor and provides faily good protection from bad weather.
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Located in Himeville, Willowbrooke Cottage features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fireplace, a hot tub, a terrace and a barbecue. The kitchen is fully equipped, oven, microwave, kettle, fridge, kettle and toaster. All beds have electric blankets and towels and bed linen are available in this self-caterin ...
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Wilson's Cave

Wilson's Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Wilsons Cave is in the Garden Castle area. The cave has a large overhang and provides good shelter from the elements.
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Wilson's Pass

Wilson's Pass

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

There is no trail trail for this pass, its best to stay in the gully on the way up.
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Wilson's Peak

Wilson's Peak

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Wilson's Peak is in the Garden Castle area.
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Winterhoek Camp

Winterhoek Camp

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Winterhoek Hut is in the Garden Castle region and is surrounded by old oak trees. Their is accommodation for 30 and the hut forms part of the giants cup trail.
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Yellowwood Cave

Yellowwood Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Yellowwood Cave is in the Lotheni area. The cave is easily reached from Lotheni Camp (about 6km).
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Yellowwood Cave Tarn and Waterfall Hike

Yellowwood Cave Tarn and Waterfall Hike

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

From the Loteni camp follow the Loteni River then left along the Masinhlonga fork. The cave is south-facing. The route continues up to the contour path, then eastwards back towards the camp.
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Located in Himeville in the KwaZulu-Natal Region, 800 m from Heimville Museum, Yellowwood Cottage features a barbecue and views of the mountain. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms include a TV. You will find a kettle in the room. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Yellowwood Cottage featur ...
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