Drakensberg
Drakensberg
"Ukahlamba", or "Barrier of Spears" is a 200 kilmometre long mountain range, called the "Dragon Mountains" by the early Dutch voortrekkers.
Made up of awe-inspiring basalt cliffs, snowcapped in winter, which tower over riverine bush, lush yellowwood forests and cascading waterfalls, the range forms a massive barrier separating KwaZulu-Natal from the Kingdom of Lesotho.
Combining sheer natural beauty with a step back in time to the early tribes of Africa, the experience of exploring the Drakensberg is truly unforgettable.
Adventure Activities
There is something for everyone in the Drakensberg, with hiking trails, bird watching, game viewing, horse trails and safaris, guided tours, 4x4 trails, quad bikes, golfing, trout / fly fishing, white water rafting and rock climbing.
The Karkloof Forest in the Natal midlands can be experienced from above on a tree-top canopy tour.
Magical Scenery
With towering rocky peaks, clear flowing mountain water, thundering waterfalls and green rolling hills, the Drakensberg Mountains provide you with panoramas you normally only dream about.
Stop off at viewpoints along the winding sand roads, or hike into inaccessible locations to gaze over the world while enjoying the peaceful solitude.
Sani Pass and Lesotho
What started off as a rough mule trail used by herders and traders, is now a scenically incredible 4x4 trail, and the only road between the tiny kingdom of Lesotho and KwaZulu-Natal.
At the top of the pass is Africa's highest pub, and on the other side lies Lesotho, a rural and undeveloped mountain kingdom.
