- Southern Drakensberg
The Southern Drakensberg is a beautiful area leading up into the Drakensberg and Lesotho. It includes Sani Pass, The Kamberg Nature Reserve and the Loteni Nature reserve.
- Howick
Originally a ferry crossing, now the crossroads between the Berg, the Battlefields and adventures
- Bulwer
Bulwer has two backapcking hostels in it and lies at the foot of the Drakensberg monutains.
- The Battlefields
You can get your fill of historic events here as many Anglo, Boer and Zulu wars were fought here.
- Pietermaritzburg
The area makes a great base for exploring the Drakensberg and heading off into Leostho. There is heaps to do in the nearby vicinity with mountains, rivers and more offering themselves up for fun activities.
- Central Drakensberg
The Central Drakensberg is made up of Giant’s Castle, Injasuti, Champagne Castle and Cathedral Peak. It's a place that calls to your soul.
- Northern Drakensberg
The northern section includes the Royal Natal National Park and the spectacular Golden Gate National Park in the Free State.
- Boston Drakensberg
Boston is located at the foot of the mighty Drakensberg mountains. it is also part of the midlands meander.
Kestell
Sleep in a lovely old house, sample some delicious home made jam…and take some travelling with you.
Perfectly placed to access both the Northern Berg and the glories of the Golden Gate, Kestell is situated in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains, just off the N5. It breathes peace, serenity and pure mountain air.
Places to Stay
- Karma Backpackers
A perfectly peaceful position - with mountains all around.
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Affordable car hire in South Africa
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
This Coffee Bay backpackers is perfectly set for any mood!
(Coffee Bay,Wild Coast)
A perfect backpackers to stay at when in Johannesburg.
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)
Backpackers here's a chance to stay at a Big-5 Game Reserve and a 5-Star Lodge at budget prices.
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)
Shonalanga lodge in St Lucia is in the centre of town and more of a lodge than a backpackers.
(St Lucia,Zululand)
A children's volunteer project in the heart of the Wild Coast.
(Addo Elephant Park,Wild Coast)
This Windhoek accommodation is a civilised stop on the edge of the wilderness.
(Windhoek,Namibia)
Backed by a nature reserve and not far from the lagoon and sea, this is a great spot for some time out.
(Betty's Bay,Overberg )
Satvik in Tzaneen is a wonderful laid-back and rustic backpackers farm where time holds its breath and fish eagles are framed by seablue skies.
(Tzaneen,Mpumalanga)
Stay in a traditional cottage, hike, explore, and chill.
(Howick,Lesotho)
