Attractions IN Kokstad
Nature Reserves
Mount Currie Nature Reserve
With no obvious official hiking trails up and around the mountain from whence it gets its name, Mount Currie Nature Reserve is a beautiful little reserve that is the only protected area in East Griqualand, just outside Kokstad and some 250 kilometres ...
Forests / Landmarks
Weza-Ngele Forest
The Weza-Ngele Forest is home to the endangered, and rarely spotted, Cape parrot. For birders it's a piece of paradise. A large Afromontane mistbelt forest, sadly reduced in size from its original magnificence, Weza-Ngele lies close to ...
Attractions AROUND Kokstad
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 ...
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 ...
Nature Reserves
Matatiele Nature Reserve
The Matatiele Nature Reserve is a core protected area within the Maloti Drakensberg Transfrontier Conservation Area. It abuts the little town of Matatiele to the south, lying in the north-eastern reaches of the Eastern Cape near the border with ...
Nature Reserves
Ntsikeni Wildlife Reserve
Ntsikeni Nature Reserve consists of a rather inaccessible vlei lying high on a plateau between Franklin and Creighton, in a section of East Griqualand, in the southern reaches of KwaZulu-Natal. This largely unknown and not often visited reserve lies ...
Popular Tourist Routes
Route 56
Route 56 is not only a great alternative to the N2 through the former Transkei, it is also a highly scenic route covered in mountain trails, opportunities to fish for trout and some fine examples of San rock ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Kokstad as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Bergville, Bushmans Nek Valley, Cathedral Peak, Cedarville, Central Drakensberg, Champagne Valley, Drakensberg Gardens, Estcourt, Geluksburg, Giants Castle, Himeville, Kamberg, Matatiele, Monks Cowl, Mont-aux-Sources, Northern Drakensberg, Sani Pass, Southern Drakensberg, Swartberg, Underberg, Van Reenen, Winterton, Witsieshoek
Staying Overnight
ANEW Resort Ingeli Forest
Nestled below the Ingeli Mountains and surrounded by beautiful indigenous forests, Ingeli Forest Resort is the ideal place to unwind! Treat yours...
Mount Currie Inn
Mount Currie Inn is a 53 room, country-style hotel located just outside of Kokstad. The inn is conveniently situated off the N2 highway and is cl...
The Old Orchard
The Old Orchard offers a variety of comfortable and spacious accommodation options. Situated approximately 4kms from Kokstad, The Old Orchard is ...
The Guesthouse Kokstad
The Guesthouse Kokstad is situated just 2km from the centre of Kokstad, and offers guests a choice of lovely self-catering rooms that can accommo...
The Planes Guest House
The Planes Guest House offers comfortable accommodation in Kokstad, 8.2km from Mount Currie Nature Reserve and 14.4km from Stoney Brook 4x4 trail...
Executive Guest House
Executive Guest House offers comfortable accommodation in the town of Harding. When you pair our scenic, spacious garden, our crystal clear pool ...
Anathi Hotel
Situated in Kokstad, Anathi Hotel offers accommodation for business executives and holiday makers alike. The establishment has a beautiful garden...
Lindela House
Lindela House invites you to a relaxing bed and breakfast stay in a quiet corner of the picturesque town of Kokstad, in East Griqualand. Lindela ...
Flitwick Ranch
Located on a working farm in Swartberg, Flitwick Ranch provides accommodation in what was once a cheese factory and rustic stone stables. Facilit...
44 on Brownlee
Situated in a quiet and safe residential area of Kokstad, 44 on Brownlee provides accommodation for the discerning traveller. There are six spaci...
Rest Assured Guest House
Rest Assured Guest House was one of the first guest houses in Kokstad. It has been in operation for many years and has seen guests from all walks...
Rocky Ridge Lodge
Rocky Ridge Lodge accommodation is offered in large, comfortable en-suite rooms. Each room has an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet ...
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