The Giant’s Castle ridge is one of the most prominent features of the Berg and the park that surrounds it remains one of the most popular destinations in the area. As well as hiking trails, the park has a short walk taking in rock-art sites, and the very popular Lammergeier Hide, where the rare bearded vulture can be spotted.
Giant’s Castle
Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve
28.31 MILES
Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve is known for having some of the most awe-inspiring scenery in the Drakensberg. It sits between Royal Natal National Park and…
Monk’s Cowl
16.53 MILES
Hikes ranging from a few hours to a few days in length, rock climbing and panoramic views are all on offer at Monk's Cowl. This reserve lies within…
Highmoor Nature Reserve
7.05 MILES
Although more exposed and less dramatic than some of the Drakensberg region, the undulating hills of this reserve make for pleasant walks. It’s also one…
Kamberg Nature Reserve
11.97 MILES
Southeast of Giant's Castle, Kamberg Nature Reserve has a number of antelope species and a mustn't-miss rock-art experience. It begins with a multimedia…
Lammergeier Hide
5.96 MILES
The rare lammergeier, also known as the bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), which is found only in the Drakensberg, nests in the reserve. Reserve staff…
Main Cave
0.98 MILES
The Giant’s Castle area is rich in San rock art. It's thought that the last San lived here at the beginning of the 20th century. To see some of these…
Injisuthi
11.31 MILES
Injisuthi features some of the most spectacular views in the Drakensberg. On the grounds of what used to be a private farm, this KZN Wildlife park is home…
Falcon Ridge
16.46 MILES
Falcon Ridge, with awesome raptor-flying demonstrations and talks, is 7km from the Drakensberg Sun turn-off.
Nearby Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park attractions
1. Main Cave
0.98 MILES
The Giant’s Castle area is rich in San rock art. It's thought that the last San lived here at the beginning of the 20th century. To see some of these…
2. Lammergeier Hide
5.96 MILES
The rare lammergeier, also known as the bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), which is found only in the Drakensberg, nests in the reserve. Reserve staff…
3. Highmoor Nature Reserve
7.05 MILES
Although more exposed and less dramatic than some of the Drakensberg region, the undulating hills of this reserve make for pleasant walks. It’s also one…
4. Injisuthi
11.31 MILES
Injisuthi features some of the most spectacular views in the Drakensberg. On the grounds of what used to be a private farm, this KZN Wildlife park is home…
5. Kamberg Nature Reserve
11.97 MILES
Southeast of Giant's Castle, Kamberg Nature Reserve has a number of antelope species and a mustn't-miss rock-art experience. It begins with a multimedia…
6. Falcon Ridge
16.46 MILES
Falcon Ridge, with awesome raptor-flying demonstrations and talks, is 7km from the Drakensberg Sun turn-off.
7. Monk’s Cowl
16.53 MILES
Hikes ranging from a few hours to a few days in length, rock climbing and panoramic views are all on offer at Monk's Cowl. This reserve lies within…
8. Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve
28.31 MILES
Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve is known for having some of the most awe-inspiring scenery in the Drakensberg. It sits between Royal Natal National Park and…