Spanning the border between South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province and the country of Lesotho, Drakensberg is a majestic mountain range. Encompassing a vast 243,000 hectares, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is made up of towering cliffs, lush forests, cascading waterfalls, rolling hills, and deep gorges. The huge area can be divided into three distinct regions: the Southern, Central, and Northern Drakensberg. Each area can be easily accessed by road, although sometimes potholes can make driving times slower compared to other parts of South Africa. All three Drakensberg regions offer a wide range of activities and accommodation options. In this video, we’ll cover each of the Drakensberg areas and unveil our favorite hiking trails and activities.
📍 SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG LINKS
😴 Where we stayed (Underberg): 9 Stoney Way Cottage ($$): www.booking.com/hotel/za/ston...
🥾 Pillar Cave trail: www.alltrails.com/trail/south...
🥾 Giant’s Cup trail: www.alltrails.com/trail/south...
☑️ Sani Pass 4x4 Day Tour: www.getyourguide.com/underber...
📍 CENTRAL DRAKENSBERG LINKS
😴 Where we stayed (Cathkin Park): Little Acres Drakensberg Accommodation ($$): www.booking.com/hotel/za/litt...
🎶 Drakensberg Boys Choir: dbchoir.com/web/wednesday-con...
🥾 Blindman’s Corner trail: www.alltrails.com/explore/rec...
🥾 Nandi Falls trail: www.alltrails.com/trail/south...
🥾 Rainbow Gorge trail: www.alltrails.com/trail/south...
🥾 Mushroom Rock Out-and-Back trail: ​​www.alltrails.com/explore/rec...
🥾 Mushroom Rock Loop trail: www.alltrails.com/trail/south...
🥾 Cathedral Peak trail: www.alltrails.com/trail/south...
📍 NORTHERN DRAKENSBERG LINKS
😴 Where we stayed (Amphitheater): Witsiehoek Mountain Lodge (only hotel near Amphitheater hike - $$$): www.booking.com/hotel/za/wits...
😴 Where we stayed (Bergville): Windmill Farm (for Tugela Gorge hike - $$): www.booking.com/hotel/za/wind...
🚗 Witsieshoek Shuttle to Amphitheater trailhead: secure.activitybridge.com/sea...
🥾 Amphitheater trail: www.alltrails.com/trail/south...
🥾 Tugela Gorge trail: www.alltrails.com/explore/rec...
☑️ Find the best hiking trails in Drakensberg: alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/18...
✏️ DRAKENSBERG MAP WITH PLACES TO EAT, DRINK, SEE:
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🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
One Planet Instrumental Version by Hans Johnson
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🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:37 Southern Drakensberg
4:16 Central Drakensberg
7:36 Northern Drakensberg
10:36 Drakensberg Travel Tips
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