Attractions IN/AROUND Central Drakensberg
Golf Courses
Cathedral Peak Golf Club
Set in spectacular berg scenery the Cathedral Peak Golf course was designed and built by Roly Taylor with the collaboration of his well-known brother, Reg. The course which has been termed "the thinking golfer's course" was opened on 13 January 1996 by ...
Mountain Reserves / Forests / Nature Reserves
Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve
The Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve, with its numerous free standing peaks and magnificent mountain scenery, is one of the most favoured parts of the Berg for backpacking and rock climbing. Bordered in the north and north-west by the Upper Tugela Location ...
Uniquely South African / Entertainment
Drakenberg Boys' Choir
There aren't that many things in South Africa that you can say are unique or world class, but the Drakensberg Boys' Choir is one of them. Doors opened in 1965 to the first 20 pupils. The dream was of a multi-racial, multi-cultural Choir School to rival ...
Landmarks / Mountain Reserves
Drakensberg Amphitheatre
The Amphitheatre is a dramatic cliff face that measures more than five kilometres (3.1 miles) in length. The cliffs along the entire length of the range are more than 1.2 kilometres (4 000 feet) high. This massive ...
Mountain Reserves / Forests / Nature Reserves
Giant's Castle Nature Reserve
Historic Giant's Castle Nature Reserve, home of the eland and the majestic bearded vulture, lies in the Central Drakensberg region of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park, a World Heritage Site. Giant's Castle camp is situated on a gassy plateau among the ...
Nature Reserves
Injisuthi Nature Reserve
The Injisuthi Nature Reserve is a popular hotspot for those who love camping and hiking, as the camp grounds here are well equipped and idyllically situated. The amenities include hot water, ablution facilities and hutted accommodation, making it an ...
Golf Courses
Monks Cowl Country Club
Named after the Monks Cowl outcrop on the nearby mountain range, the Monks Cowl Country Club offers the chance to play its scenic golf course against wonderful views of the Drakensberg. This picturesque Monks Cowl Golf Course is nestled in the ...
Mountain Reserves / Forests / Nature Reserves
Monks Cowl Nature Reserve
Monks Cowl is the gateway to some of the most magnificent mountain Wilderness areas in South Africa. Taking its name from the distinctive mountain between Champagne Castle and Cathedral Peak, Monks Cowl marks the access to the Mlambonja and Mdedelelo ...
National Parks / Nature Reserves / World Heritage Sites
Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park
The Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park has exceptional natural beauty in its soaring basaltic buttresses, incisive dramatic cutbacks, and golden sandstone ramparts. Rolling high altitude grasslands, the pristine steep sided river valleys and rocky gorges also ...
... and a little further afield
Golf Courses
Amphitheatre Golf Club
The gorgeous aesthetics of the Amphitheatre Golf Club belie the challenging nature of this special course. In its nine holes, the course manages to test and challenge players; whether they are playing as a hobby or are committed to improving their skills ...
Popular Tourist Routes
Battlefields Route
The KwaZulu Natal hinterland has witnessed some of the most brutal and significant battles to be fought in South Africa. These historical sites form part of the Battlefields Route, a trip through 14 historical towns whose surrounding areas boast the ...
Mountain Passes
Bezuidenhout's Pass
This remote gravel pass lies in the mountainous region between Harrismith and Bergville on the border between the Free State and Kwazulu-Natal, not far east of the Sterkfontein Dam. As such Bezuidenhout's Pass is less of a drive and more of a 4x4 feat, ...
Mountain Passes
Brandon's Pass
Brandon's Pass is one of the highest mountain passes in the country. It has also earned its place on a list of 'dangerous roads' in South Africa. Perhaps because it is seldom driven, other than by offroad enthusiasts, not much is known about the ...
Mountain Reserves / Popular Tourist Routes
Bushman's Nek
Bushmans Nek can be found in the southern region of Kwazulu Natal's Drakensberg. Reedbuk, Eland, Klipspringer, Grey Rhebok and Oribi are often spotted here as are Dassie, Porcupines and Rock Hyrax. The birdlife is also abundant and if you are lucky may ...
Miscellaneous / Popular Tourist Routes
Central Drakensberg
The beautiful Drakensberg range or Dragon Mountains, also known in Zulu as uKhahlamba or barrier of spears, is a voluminous stretch of mountains that covers over 1 000 kilometres from south-west to north-east, lying mostly in KwaZulu-Natal. Collectively ...
Golf Courses
Champagne Sports Golf Course
Situated in the Central Drakensberg at Champagne Sports Resort this course has recently been extended to an 18-hole layout designed by Huch Biaocchi. The backdrop of Cathkin and Champagne Peaks makes it one of the most scenic courses in South Africa and ...
Mountain Reserves / Forests / Nature Reserves
Cobham State Forest
Cobham is situated in the Southern part of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, and is approximately 150 km from Pietermaritzburg. Dominated by Hodgson's Peaks which enclose the Giants Cup, Cobham is a 52,000 ha section of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park in ...
Nature Reserves
Coleford Nature Reserve
You will find Coleford Nature Reserve near to the town of Underberg, south east of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park. Through its southern section flows the Ngwagwane River, one of its major features. But it also protects Drakensberg Foothill Moist ...
Mountain Passes
Colling's Pass
Colling's Pass (often called Collin's Pass) is one of several mountain passes in the mountains where KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Free State meet. This area is peppered with mountain passes: Verkykerskop, De Beers Pass, Colling's Pass, Normandien ...
Central Drakensberg as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Bergville, Bushmans Nek Valley, Cathedral Peak, Cedarville, Champagne Valley, Drakensberg Gardens, Estcourt, Geluksburg, Giants Castle, Himeville, Kamberg, Kokstad, Matatiele, Monks Cowl, Mont-aux-Sources, Northern Drakensberg, Sani Pass, Southern Drakensberg, Swartberg, Underberg, Van Reenen, Winterton, Witsieshoek
Staying Overnight
No 1 On Springfield
Nestled in the charming town of Winterton, in the breathtaking Drakensberg region, No 1 on Springfield offers a spacious and contemporary self-ca...
River Run Cottage
River Run Cottage offers a serene self-catering retreat on a private farm nestled in the heart of Kamberg Valley, within KwaZulu-Natal's stunning...
Mountain Splendour Eco-Resort
Mountain Splendour is a little piece of paradise; tucked away on a small working farm, in the heart of the Champagne Valley in the Central Draken...
Cleopatra Homestead
Nestled in the heart of the Kamberg Valley in KwaZulu-Natal's Drakensberg, Cleopatra Mountain offers self-catering accommodation on a private far...
Dragon's Mist
Nestled beneath the captivating Drakensberg Mountains lies this luxurious three bedroom cottage perfect for a relaxing getaway whilst offering pl...
The Giraffe House
The Giraffe House is a paradise for nature enthusiasts, nestled within a private game reserve in the heart of the central Drakensberg. This seren...
Clivia Hill Guest Cottage
Clivia Hill Guest Cottage, situated on the banks of Bell Park Dam in the Central Drakensberg, offers self-catering accommodation for up to six gu...
The Zulu Hut and Inkunzi Cave
Situated in the foothills of the Central Drakensberg mountains, in the beautiful Champagne Valley, are three totally unique self-catering units. ...
iKhayalamafu
High in the Monk's Cowl Reserve of the beautiful central Drakensberg Mountains and closer to paradise than anywhere else in the Champagne Valley....
Birdsong Cottage 9
Birdsong Cottage Number 9 is a magnificent self-catering home in the Central region of the mighty Drakensberg range of mountains. A sense of onen...
Inqevu Lodge
Inqevu Lodge is located in the Champagne Valley area, just 22km away Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve. Inqevu means Bearded Vulture – an apt name wh...
Cayley Mountain Resort
Cayley Mountain Resort offers Champagne Valley accommodation, set in the central Drakensberg with views over the Cathkin Peak and Champagne Castl...
Protea Cottage at Highbourne
Protea Cottage is tucked away on the side of a mountain overlooking Cathkin Peak and Monks Cowl. It sleeps four people with one large open-plan b...
River Crossing
River Crossing Berg Accommodation is set on 100 acres of land with magnificent, panoramic views. Our stylish, luxurious and romantic décor, combi...
Far Hills Guesthouse
Far Hills Guesthouse is located in the central Drakensberg, en route to Champagne Sports Resort, and neighbours Valley Bakery. It has always been...
Inkosana Lodge
Inkosana Berg Lodge is nestled in the popular Cathkin Valley, Central Drakensberg. The Lodge set on 50 acres of beautiful land with stunning view...
Hill Billy Cottages
Hill Billy Cottages are situated on a working farm in the Champagne Valley. The entrance driveway is lined with a avenue of pecan nut trees and t...
Inkungu Lodge
Inkungu Lodge is nestled in the heart of Champagne Valley, and is set against the magnificent backdrop of the Drakensberg mountain range. A bouti...
Champagne Sports Resort
Champagne Sports Resort is situated in the Central Drakensberg, boasting the most spectacular view of Champagne Castle and Cathkin Peak. The uniq...
Cathkin Cottage B&B
Cathkin Cottage offers warm hospitality and comfort in the heart of the Champagne valley, conveniently positioned and close to all restaurants an...
Drakenzicht KZN
Drakenzicht Mountain Cottage offers accommodation for up to eight guests in Champagne Valley in the Central Drakensberg with a magnificent view o...
Meshlynn Farm Cottage
Meshlynn Farm Cottage offers accommodation in Nottingham Road in the heart of the beautiful Kamberg Valley. If you feel like getting away from it...
Aloe Cottage at Highbourne
Aloe Cottage offers self-catering accommodation at Highbourne on a property that is part of the Monks Cowl Drakensberg World Heritage Site. This ...
Silver Hill Lodge
Silver Hill Lodge offers accommodation in a nature reserve in the beautiful Kamberg Valley in the Central Drakensberg. A 400-hectare nature lover...
Little Acres
Little Acres is located in Champagne Valley, Drakensberg and offers accommodation in a peaceful garden setting with surrounding trees. The proper...
Ondini Guest House & Cottage
Ondini comprises a double storey guest house which sleeps up to 10 people, and an adjacent open-plan cottage which sleeps 2-4 people. Ondini is g...
The Nest Drakensberg Hotel
The Nest Hotel is a simply delightful mountain resort hotel set amidst magnificent mountain scenery located in the Central Drakensberg. The Nest ...
Antbear Lodge
Situated in the foothills of South Africa's KwaZulu Natal Drakensberg, the guest house overlooks the Bushman's River Valley with one of the most ...
Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse
Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse is a world renowned gourmet getaway, idyllically situated on the edge of a trout filled dam and surrounded by the Gi...
AfriCamps Champagne Valley
AfriCamps custom-made boutique glamping tents are fully furnished and equipped for a convenient self-catering break. Each tent has an outdoor woo...
Monks Cowl Golf Resort
Monks Cowl Golf Resort is situated in the Central Drakensberg approximately four hours from Johannesburg and two and a half hours from Durban. Si...
Ardmore Guest Farm
Situated in the scenic Champagne Valley in the Central Drakensberg at Ardmore Guest Farm you will enjoy stunning views of the three highest peaks...
Birdsong Cottage 10
This beautiful holiday home in the Drakensderg offers absolute privacy. Set into the side of the lower reaches of Bergview, in a lovely garden, t...
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