- 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.
- Kestell
Sleep in a lovely old house, sample some delicious home made jam…and take some travelling with you.
- Boston Drakensberg
Boston is located at the foot of the mighty Drakensberg mountains. it is also part of the midlands meander.
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.
The Sani Pass is the backdoor to Lesotho, a hair-raising pass that twists its way up to the Roof of Africa, reaching a height of 2865m. There are four state forests in the Southern Berg (Highmoor, Mkhomazi, Cobham and Garden Castle) as well as yellowwood forests, montane heath scrub and evergreen and seasonal grasslands. It is a major catchment area and is traversed by the Mzimkulu River and its tributaries and the Mkhomazana River. The 5 day Giant’s Cup hiking trail goes from Sani Pass to Bushman’s Nek. It winds through the foothills of the Berg and ends beyond the Lesotho border post. There are numerous shorter walks and some fine examples of San art in the Southern Berg. Birds include the black and martial eagle, jackal buzzard, lammergeyer (bearded vulture) and the Cape vulture.
Places to Stay
- Khotso Backpackers and Horse Trails
Khotso backpackers are in the Drakensberg and offer backpackers peace, horses, cows and adventure sports for nature lovers.
- Sani Lodge Backpackers
Deep in the mountains, Sani Lodge Backpackers offers a laid-back and relaxed base from which to enjoy the wonders of the Berg.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Wake up on your wild side at this stunning private game reserve
(East London,Sunshine Coast)
An awesome hiking trail.
(Stormsriver,Garden Route)
Live with the locals and get to understand their culture
(Grahamstown,Eastern Cape Inland and the Karoo)
Go adventuring, hiking or ask about volunteer work.
(Thornhill,Sunshine Coast)
A sanctuary, a volunteer opportunity and a chance to see animals in the wild.
(Thornhill,Sunshine Coast)
Horse trails in the eastern Free State.
(Clarens Eastern Free State,Free State)
This is a great backpackers where you can discover some country charm whilst in Greyton.
(Greyton Overberg,Overberg )
This Oudtshoorn lodge has onwers who have an in-depth knowledge of the Little Karoo and offer excellent accommodation.
(Oudtshoorn,Garden Route)
This Riverdal backpackers / guest house overlooks the mountains and is on the edge of town.
(Riversdale,Overberg )
Student town = plenty of fun = why not stay?
(Potchefstroom,North West Province)
