"uKhahlamba (The Barrier of Spears)" Top 5 Page for this destination Drakensberg by PierreZA

Drakensberg Travel Guide: 142 reviews and 419 photos

Introduction

The Drakensberg range stretch for about 1000km from the Eastern Cape to the Northern Province. The biggest part of this mountain range is in Kwazulu-Natal. A large part of the range is part of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, a World Heritage site. The highest peaks are between 3000-3400 m above sea level. Some of the peaks include:
Champagne Castle (3376)
Giants Castle (3313)
Cathkin Peak (3182)
Cathedral Peak (3004)

There are many different areas worth visiting. I have been to the Central Berg three times now, and once to the Mont-Aux-Sources part.

The Central Berg area is very accessible, beautiful with a lot to see and do. It is an about 4h30 min drive from Pretoria. (See transportation trip)
It is a spectacular part of the mountains with some of the highest peaks (Cathkin, Champaign Castle and Cathedral) in this area.

What should you do, see, experience

Traditional Zulu House

There is a variety of thing to do here.
Just to be in the area is great, even if you don't do much.
But, there are many things to do, like horseback riding, helicopter trips into the mountainous area, visit and buy local crafts, the Drakensberg Boys Choir, hiking, etc

Pros and Cons

Pros:Plenty
Cons:None I can think of
In a nutshell:A great escape from city life, with lots to do

Last visit to Drakensberg: Jul 2008
Intro Updated Aug 17, 2008
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Reviews (17)

Drakensberg Boys Choir Things to Do (9)

How great is must be to go to a school in this beautiful area of South Africa. The Drakensberg Boys choir is a well... more travel advice

Local people Local Customs (1)

The Central Drakensberg is in Kwazulu-Natal. The local people here are from the Zulu nation. If you drive around, you... more travel advice

General Tips Warnings and Dangers (1)

Driving: Some roads are quite narrow, this is not an area to speed! You might find Cattle on the sides or even on the... more travel advice

Candles from Africa Shopping (3)

The Kwazulu Candles Factory Outlet is situated on the same premisses as the Kwazulu Weavers. Very interesting candles on... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
Getting there and around

Hotels (2)
See All Self Catering with a bit of luxury

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cachaseiro Aug 17, 2009 at 5:32 PM

great page mate. i plabn to visit south africa next year during the world cup.
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junecorlett Jun 19, 2009 at 8:56 AM

The Drakensberg really is awesome- We did the helicopter trip, the pilot made me scream as he did a "Drop" as we came over the mountain - deliberately...I did not find it funny!!
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canuck68 Jun 6, 2009 at 12:09 PM

Interesting tips and pictures Pierre. I was in the Northern Drakensberg at the Cavern Resort for two days last December. You are right in that it is very beautiful and well worth a visit.
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mtncorg Nov 9, 2008 at 4:09 AM

The Drak has a lot of interesting areas like what you have shown that allow one to see a lot in a short amount of time.
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mircaskirca Oct 16, 2008 at 1:00 PM

This sounds like a nice weekend trip! Thokozisa must be a very interesting place - picturesque houses and mural. Lovely Zulu houses as well :)