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Drakensberg Travel Guide: 156 reviews and 408 photos

World heritage site

The Drakensberg (uKhahlamba - meaning 'the barrier of spears')has been inscribed on the World Heritage Site list maintained by UNESCO. This gives the Drakensberg a new level of environmental protection.

The Drakensberg mountain range stretches the entire length of KwaZulu-Natal's western boundary.

The Southern Drakensberg lies a bit off the beaten tourist track and is not very well known.
Here you will find alpine landscapes of dramatic beauty. Trout anglers consider the "Southern Drakensberg" to be a favorite, since the region has an abundance of crystal clear lakes and rivers.
The tourist highlight of the southern Drakensberg is the Sani Pass. It's the highest pass-road in South Africa and leads all along the upper Mkomazana River up to the border with Lesotho (2874 metres above sea-level)

My personal favourite is the Southern 'Berg'

Penwarn Lodge, Southern Berg.

This is a midday view form the verandah of Penwarn Lodge, looking out towards the mountains over a picturesque lake.

This is an early morning view from Penwarn.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Peace, tranquility and incredible beauty.
  • Cons:Tourists........
  • In a nutshell:God's country.
  • Last visit to Drakensberg: Jun 2003
  • Intro Updated Aug 24, 2003
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    icunme Sep 4, 2009 at 4:52 AM Report Abuse

    Linda - that sunset is spectacular - so enjoyed touring here w/you - BRAVO! <(•¿•)>

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    Martman Jun 28, 2009 at 6:56 AM Report Abuse

    lekker! Never been to Drakensberg.

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    canuck68 Sep 16, 2008 at 10:19 PM Report Abuse

    Lovely pictures and good tips. I could be there in December but your tip on snakes didn't make it too inviting.

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    masc4s Dec 20, 2004 at 12:02 PM Report Abuse

    Excellent birds-eye view of Drakensberg Linda. Some excellent tips here. Like the Duck and Dolittle :-)!

  • dsantosh Jun 19, 2004 at 10:44 PM Report Abuse

    Fantastic page, albums and tips.

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    kaloz Feb 5, 2004 at 8:39 PM Report Abuse

    Love the snow, you didn't really tell her it was ice cream, did you?

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    awayhome Jan 12, 2004 at 9:19 PM Report Abuse

    What's a great page! I love Africa=)))

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    THLIN Dec 12, 2003 at 8:20 AM Report Abuse

    I have been to KZN for four times but never been to Drakensberg what a great pity

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    Kristina1701 Nov 29, 2003 at 4:57 AM Report Abuse

    wow, snow in SA! beautiful pics, great page!

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    Drphoto Nov 5, 2003 at 3:58 AM Report Abuse

    Magnificent...

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