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Drakensberg Travel Guide

The Drakensberg mountains form a massive 200km longb barrier from the province of KwaZuluNatal in South Africa to the Kingdom of Lesotho.

With their awe-inspiring basalt cliffs, snowcapped in winter, tower over riverine bush, lush yellowwood forests and cascading waterfalls, and over 290 species of birds, 48 species of mammals, the region was made a UNESCO world heritage site for the Millenium.

Drakensberg

Combining sheer natural beauty with a wealth of biological diversity, this mountainous region known the has been preserved since the San people or bushmen roamed these slopes. Tens of thousands of paintings depicting their daily life can be found on the rock faces.

The only road access to the Drakensberg is via Sani Pass, which at the top, boasts the highest pub on Africa, 3 000 metres above sea level.

If you wish to stay a few days, a huge range of accommodation can be reserved in the Drakensberg, including backpackers, guest houses, B&Bs, hotels and resorts.