Drakensberg

The magnificent Drakensberg mountain range towers over Lesotho and much of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa. This is the highest altitude that you'll find south of Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro.

This spectacular area includes the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, which has recently been declared a World Heritage Site. It features 200-million-year-old geological formations as well as a wealth of San rock art (over 3,000 individual paintings at 600 sites).

The breathtaking beauty of the Amphitheatre, Giant's Castle and Cathedral Peak - all parts of the Drakensberg mountain range - attract many visitors to the area each year. There are several nature reserves in the region, including Himeville Nature Reserve, the Sehlabathebe National Park and the Sterkfontein Dam.

Drakensberg means 'dragon mountain' in Afrikaans, and the local Zulu people call it uKhahlamba, meaning 'barrier of spears'. Spanning 150 kilometres, it's a magnificently scenic region, rich in natural beauty and animal, bird and plant life.

Many people consider the Drakensberg their favourite place in South Africa because it often seems as if they have the entire place to themselves.

Hikers come here to explore the terrain under the vast expanse of sky, and there are many wonderful resorts that encourage you to partake in outdoor sports and activities.

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