Drakensberg
The Drakensberg consists of the Northern Drakensberg, Central Drakensberg
and Southern Drakensberg
The main Drakensberg Range falls within the Natal Drakensberg
Park. This section of the Drakensberg (or Mountains of the Dragon) forms
a semicircle along the western boundary of the province. Mountain peaks and
pinnacles rise about 1500 meters above the surrounding countryside. Within
the Drakensberg region there are numerous resorts, guest houses and hotels
to cater for visitors who come to relax, catch trout, hike, climb mountains,
go horse riding, play sport or swim in the invigorating crisp atmosphere
of the mountain splendor.
The most northerly peak in this section is Cathedral Peak with
a height of 3004 meters. There are numerous foot paths and trails with views
of beautiful streams, waterfalls and breathtaking panoramas, as well as caves
with beautifully preserved Bushman paintings. Hotels in the area offer splendid
accommodation with all facilities.
Further South is the well known Cathkin Peak, standing as if detached from
the main range of mountains, and to the south Champagne
Castle one of the highest
peaks in the Drakensberg Range.
Southward along the range at the source of the Bushmans and Mooi Rivers
is the renowned Giants
Castle - a dominant wall of basalt with two main peaks. The Giants Castle
Nature Reserve of 34284 hectares is home to a variety of animals and birds
including the Mountain Eland and the rare Lammergeyer Vulture.
Within one of the caves is a realistic site-museum displaying life size
Bushmen and their way of life. Along the mountains to the south are the game
and nature reserves of Loteni - where there is an interesting museum depicting
the life of the early settlers. Vergelegen and Kamberg reserves offer excellent
trout fishing and hutted camps.
Central Drakensberg accommodation
 Antbear
Guest House - Indeed a special find. One of those places
you wished you would have stayed longer where the accommodation, view,
location, service and food are just perfect. This is the nearest private
accommodation option near to Giants Castle and also offers one of the
best central Drakensberg deals available.
 Giants
Castle Camp - The upside is that you are inside Giants Castle
Nature Reserve. The downside is that you are inside Giants Castle Nature
Reserve. You are as close as you can be to starting the hiking
trails but far from any of the other attractions available. And the
gate opening and closing times make early starts and doing anything after
sunset an impossibility. If you do decide to stay here opt for the self
catering option and make sure you bring your own food with you. Giants
Castle camp offers self catering and has a restaurant.
 Drakensberg
Luxury cave lodge Experience something different and stay
in the only fully catered luxury cave in the Drakensberg
Mountains. And the luxury cave comes with a few special romantic
options like a jacuzzi spa bath and fireplace both in the bedroom. Whats
more it opens onto a deck with hammock chairs and a panoramic view not
often experienced.
 Ardmore
Guest Farm - Situated right in the Central
Drakensberg in the
Champagne Valley this guest House offers a dinner bed and breakfast deal.
Also centrally situated this guest house makes for a special few days
in the Central Drakensberg. Ardmore is especially suited to families
with units that can accommodate 6 persons.
 Palmswift
B&B winterton - This accommodation option offers hot
air ballooning in the Central Drakesberg. Also microlight flights and helicopter
flips are available. This B&B is convientinly situated to explore
all that the Central Drakensberg offers
 Wits
End - Self Catering Accommodation in the Central Drakensberg.
Accommodation situated in the Central Drakensberg's Champagne Valley
in close proximity to the Drakensberg Boys Choir Scool. Wits end offes
4 sleepr self catering units, 6 sleeper self caterin units and 10 sleeper
self catering units.
 Rose
Cottage - A perfect breakaway or stopover on your way to the
coast. Indulge yourself in this cosy, quaint and romantic accommodation,
between huge trees, abundant birdlife where peace and tranquility enfolds
you! Close to berg resorts for hiking, horseriding, golfing, arts and
crafts, restaurants and coffee shops. situated in Winterton
 Winterton
Bridge Hotel - The Bridge Hotel is situated in Winterton near
the Central
Drakensberg Mountains. Winterton is a place of unspoilt beauty
with farms and austere mountain wilderness. The Bridge Hotel is a charming
country inn under thatch and a convenient stopover or holiday base for
tourists, nature lovers, businessmen and travellers. The Bridge Hotel
is on the alternative route to Johannesburg and Free State, 20 km off
the National highway.
 Cathedral
Peak Hotel - Experience a relaxed family holiday, conference
or a romantic mountain getaway, the hospitable staff and management at
Cathedral Peak Hotel look forward to welcoming all guests to an unforgettable
Central Drakensberg experience. Set right in the mountains Cathedral
Peak Hotel also offers a 9 hole golf course and helicopter flights to
the top of the Drakensberg escarpment
 Cleopatra
Mountain Farm House - Prepare for some of the most fantastic
food you will ever eat. This farm house offers high class fine dining
near to Highmoor Nature
Reserve. The rates are a pit on the pricy end
of the scale but hey you only ever live once. Especially if you are one
of those foodie types
 Kamberg
Nature Reserve - Simple self catering challets in the Kamberg
Valley. Make sure you bring your own food as there is little available
nearby. Kamberg suffers the same issues as Giants Casle Camp with gate
opening times that make staying here sometimes inconvient. But if all
you want to do is stay in one place I cant imagine many better central
drakensberg accommodation option.
 Injasuti
Nature Reserve- This is one of the best camp site gems thats
available in the Drakensberg. There are also a few self catering challets
which are in need of repair and a chronic revamp.
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