Jun – Aug
Central Drakensberg in Winter
Crisp, dry, and the clearest views of the year.
By Water
1 listingExperiences built around the region's rivers, waterfalls and pools.
In the Mountains
6 listingsHigh-altitude hikes and outings on the escarpment and peaks.
Trail38.7 km · Extreme
Bell Traverse
The 3-4 days of this trail include many of the Drakensberg’s best views, sunset from Rolands Cave (if you can find it), sunrise while climbing Cleft Peak, and 360° views from the top of Cathedral Peak – and these are just some of the many highlights of the trail.
Trail36.8 km · Strenuous
Champagne castle
Explore the high ridges and stunning rock formations of Champagne Castle, the third-highest peak in South Africa. This strenuous trek takes hikers through forests, river valleys, and steep ascents before reaching the summit at 3,377 meters. Champagne Castle offers dramatic views and a sense of achievement few peaks in the region can match.
Trail44.9 km · Strenuous
Mafadi
Conquer Mafadi, the highest point in South Africa at 3,450 meters. This challenging expedition requires endurance, navigation skills, and a love for grand mountain adventure.
Trail17.3 km · Extreme
Sterkhorn
Also called Mount Memory, is a 2,973-meter pyramid-shaped peak in the Central Drakensberg, South Africa, inside the Monks Cowl Nature Reserve.
Trail24.9 km · Extreme
Intunja | Gatberg
Trail27.0 km · Moderate
Wonder Valley Cave via Shada Ridge
A beautiful large and spacious cave with views befitting the name Wonder valley.
Adventure
5 listingsHigher-energy activities for visitors chasing an adrenaline hit.
Trail38.7 km · Extreme
Bell Traverse
The 3-4 days of this trail include many of the Drakensberg’s best views, sunset from Rolands Cave (if you can find it), sunrise while climbing Cleft Peak, and 360° views from the top of Cathedral Peak – and these are just some of the many highlights of the trail.
Trail17.3 km · Extreme
Sterkhorn
Also called Mount Memory, is a 2,973-meter pyramid-shaped peak in the Central Drakensberg, South Africa, inside the Monks Cowl Nature Reserve.
Trail24.9 km · Extreme
Intunja | Gatberg
Trail27.0 km · Moderate
Wonder Valley Cave via Shada Ridge
A beautiful large and spacious cave with views befitting the name Wonder valley.
ActivityAdventure
Canopy Tour
Situated in an indigenous forest in the Central Drakensberg, in the shadow of the towering Cathkin Peak, the Drakensberg Canopy Tour® awaits you.