Where to go
Choose your Berg
Every stay, hike, activity and shuttle route on the platform belongs to one of these regions. Start with the part of the range you want to explore.
Royal Natal National Park · Amphitheatre
Northern Drakensberg
The Amphitheatre, a 5 km sheer basalt cliff, anchors the Northern Drakensberg. The Tugela River drops 948 metres over five falls here, making it the second highest waterfall on Earth. Royal Natal National Park offers some of the most dramatic scenery in Africa.
Highlights
- Tugela Falls Circuit
- Amphitheatre via Chain Ladder
- Policemans Helmet
- Mont-aux-Sources
Nature Reserves
Towns & Cities
Cathedral Peak · Giants Castle · Champagne Valley
Central Drakensberg
Cathedral Peak rises to 3,004 m at the heart of the Central Drakensberg, surrounded by the richest concentration of San rock art in the world. Giants Castle Game Reserve protects bearded vultures and herds of eland against a backdrop of jagged peaks.
Highlights
- Cathedral Peak Summit
- Giants Castle Hike
- Injasuti Cave
- Champagne Castle
Nature Reserves
Towns & Cities
Sani Pass · Mkhomazi · Underberg
Southern Drakensberg
The Sani Pass climbs 1,332 m in 9 km through a series of hairpin bends carved into the escarpment, crossing into the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho at 2,873 m. The Mkhomazi Wilderness Area below is one of the least visited and most pristine parts of the Southern Drakensberg.
Highlights
- Sani Pass 4x4
- Mkhomazi Wilderness
- Garden Castle
- Mzimkhulu Gorge
Where to base yourself
Surrounding Towns & Villages
Gateway towns, boutique villages and farm stops that frame the Drakensberg experience.
Northern Drakensberg gateway
Bergville
Main service town for the Northern Drakensberg. Close to Royal Natal National Park and the Amphitheatre.
Central Drakensberg gateway
Winterton
Gateway to Cathedral Peak and the Drakensberg resort strip. Home to the Drakensberg Boys Choir.
Central Drakensberg
Estcourt
Larger regional centre with good access to Giants Castle Game Reserve.
Southern Drakensberg gateway
Underberg
The main town for southern Drakensberg, sitting at the foot of Sani Pass. Practical and unpretentious.
Southern Drakensberg · boutique
Himeville
A charming village with a restored fort, trout streams and boutique accommodation. A hidden gem.
Midlands
Nottingham Road
Boutique village on the Midlands Meander. Known for craft beer, cheese, art studios and farm stays on the way to the Berg.