- Hiking Drakensberg
With Southern Africa’s abundant natural magnificence, hikers will be in their element. Trails range from short to long, easy to almost impossible, and beautiful to breath-takingly-mind-boggling. This icon points to great hiking areas.
- Nature in South Africa
There is lots of it. And most of it is protected so there are huge tracts of unspoilt loveliness that will have any nature lover coming back for more. This icon indicates naturally beautiful areas away from any major civilisation.
- Baz Bus Backpacker Bus
The Baz Bus backpacker bus is a hop-on’ hop-off backpackers bus that has a variety of routes around South Africa. It’s an easy way to get from A to B and a fun way to meet other travellers.
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| Physical address........ R74 North of Bergville |
This Drakensberg backpackers is a resort and backpackers lodge which overlooks miles of mountains.
Amphitheatre backpackers in the Drakensberg lies between the Royal Natal National Park and Cathedral Peak, this is the hostel closest to the foot of the Amphitheatre.
The lodge, with its cosy thatched bar and restaurant, overlooks a horizon crowded with magnificent peaks. Take in the mountain-jammed panorama from the rock pool whilst sucking on a psychedelic drink from their cocktail menu, then get ready, Get Set, GO!
Don’t miss the trek to the Tugela Falls (the 2nd highest in the world) via the Sentinel with its knee-tingling chain ladders and gob smacking views.
Discover an unexplored part of Lesotho, get to grips with rock climbing (beginner or experienced), horse ride, mountain bike and fly fish.
You need 3 days to visit a different part of the Berg each day (4 if you’re going to drink their cocktails!).
Psst. Do 4 day trips and they’ll chop R1 115 off your bill!
Try the new day hike to Cathedral Peak Summit - the only free standing peak off the Drakensberg wall that doesn’t require rock climbing. 1500m altitude gain. 360º view.
Jacuzzi in the bar. Sauna. Bouldering cave.
Baz Bus stop on their doorstep. Laundry. DSTV. Internet. Skype.
Pick up/drop off in Bergville and Harrismith. 4 stars.
21km north of Bergville on the R74.
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