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| Drakensburg Travel Guide for backpackers |
| The Drakensberg; Dragon Mountains or uKhahlamba; the Barrier of Spears as the Zulus know these beautiful, rugged mountains is a World Heritage Site. The home of the San people in bygone days, it is now the world’s largest open air gallery with some 600 sites boasting more than 35000 Bushman paintings. The Drakensberg is a hikers paradise, with the Tugela Falls and the Amphitheatre among the many stunning places to see. The Sani Pass to the Roof of Africa is an unforgettable experience. In the Southern Berg you can visit Tiffendell and snow ski in the winter or grass ski in the summer. |
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 DAILY BUDGET in DRAKENSBURG - A budget of USD50 a day should see you through. |
Northern Drakensberg - The stunning Amphitheatre and the Mont-aux-Sources, the highest peak in South Africa are the main attractions.
Central Drakensberg - Cathedral Peak, Champagne Valley, Injasuthi are great, but the drawcard is Giants Castle, with easy access to bushman paintings.
Southern Berg - The Sani Pass, the highest pass in Africa; the Roof of Africa beckons you to see Lesotho from the top of the world, or visit Tiffendell to go snow ski-ing.
Drakensberg Amphitheatre Hike - Climb up the infamouse Chain Ladders to view the Drakensberg Amphitheatre and the worlds 2nd highest waterfall at an average of 3000metres above sea level. Need advice email me garth@govertical.co.za
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Thokozisa - Winterton - You can grab a bite of food here at reasonable cost and get the info you require before hiking up the mountain.
Bergville - Northern Berg - It may benefit you to find a small eating place in this village where you will get the info you will require to go hiking in the berg.
Underberg - Sani Pass - The are packpackers lodges on the Sani Pass road where you can eat. You may choose to eat in a small place in Underberg before your trek up the pass.
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Orion Hotel - Mont-aux-Sources Hotel - There is a bar in this Hotel high up in the mountains.
Royal National Parks Hotel - For eats and a bar in the Royal Natal National Park just before the Thendele hutted camp.
Giants Castle - San Paintings site - There is a bar and restaurant in this lovely camp.
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