Escarpment above Bannerman Face, Drakensberg, KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa.

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Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

If any landscape lives up to its airbrushed, publicity-shot alter ego, it is the jagged, green sweep of the Drakensberg’s tabletop peaks. This forms the boundary between South Africa and the mountain kingdom of Lesotho, and offers some of the country’s most awe-inspiring landscapes.

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  • The top of the Sentinel Hike in the Drakensberg Mountains, Royal Natal National Park.

    Royal Natal National Park

    Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

    Royal Natal National Park is one of the best spots in the entire KZN Wildlife system. The park and its surrounds are full of movie-quality scenery …

  • The Cathedral Peak Park, also known as the Mblambonja wilderness area, is part of the Drakensberg Ukhahlamba National Park, one of South Africa's World Heritage Sites and the largest mountain range in South Africa. Cathedral Peak itself is one of the highest of South Africa's Peaks and a popular sport climbing destination

    Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve

    Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

    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…

  • Sunrise on mountain peaks. Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park, Kwazulu Natal Province, South Africa

    Monk’s Cowl

    Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

    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

    Highmoor Nature Reserve

    Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

    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

    Kamberg Nature Reserve

    Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

    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

    Lammergeier Hide

    Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

    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

    Main Cave

    Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

    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

    Injisuthi

    Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

    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…

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