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Drakensberg
Travel Guide
The
Mighty Drakensberg Mountains
The
Mighty Drakensberg Mountains by Phillip Lagerwall
The Drakensberg is a 200 km
long stretch of mountains in South Africa, the majority of this range falls
in the Kwa Zulu Natal province. Translated into English, Drakensberg means
"Dragons Mountain" and its Zulu name ukhalamba, meaning "barrier of spears"
gives a brief description of this truly magical mountain range.
 It
is said to have been inhabited since the Stone Age and has captivated the
imagination of every generation and culture, such as the San hunter gatherers
and the Zulus, to have laid eyes on it. The Boers were forced to negotiate
through this mountain range in 1837 during the great trek in order to reach
their "promised land" and they came up with the name Drakensberg.
Towns in the surrounding
area include Bergville, Estcourt, Underberg and Himeville, Mooi River,
Nottingham Road, Rosetta, Winterton, Kokstad, MatatieIe and Swartberg.
In the year 2000 the Ukhalambha-Drakensberg Park was made a world heritage
site and rightly so. It met both the criteria for the natural and cultural
listings and is a rare example of where such awesome displays of nature
are interlaced with a deep and rich history. If one is in the South Africa
it is a definite must see.
As for accommodation the
Drakensberg has it all. You can find yourself getting a deep tissue massage
at a luxury spa or sharing a cave with other adventurous hikers. It also
has hotels, bed and breakfast, guest houses, caravan sites, camping grounds
and cabins so what ever your preference you are guaranteed to find it.
Activities
are limitless and this region caters for every walk of life and every age.
Obviously the most popular activity is hiking and walks. Once again the
region caters for all, whether you would like to take a slow amble alongside
one of the hundreds of streams and rivers or maybe spend five days on a
guided hike through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world.
Other popular activities include horse riding, quad biking, fly fishing
for trout in a crisp mountain stream, playing on one of the many world
class golf resorts, taking the 4X4 on a trail or simply catching up on
some rest with a good book.
The Drakensberg is also home
to many game reserves managed and run by the Kwa Zulu Natal Parks Board
where you have the chance of seeing many varieties of antelope, like Eland
and the elusive Bushbuck, hundreds of species of birdlife and of course
the baboon troops that make these mountains there home. The parks have
excellent facilities and you can buy a pamphlet at reception that gives
you a map and list of the trails in the park. Another major attraction
is the bushman caves in various parts of the range. At Giants castle there
is a bushman museum which allows you to get an insight into the life of
the earliest inhabitants of this region and guided hikes can be taken to
view the caves they lived in and the ancient paintings on the walls of
these caves.
This area some how manages
to offer a platter of accommodation, activities and experiences that appeal
to such a wide variety of tastes that it is rare to come away from a holiday
in the region and not have had a wonderful and memorable time.
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NORTHERN
DRAKENSBERG ACCOMMODATION - UKAHLAMBA
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& BREAKFASTS/GUEST HOUSES/HOTELS IN NORTHERN DRAKENSBERG
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Alpine Heath Resort, Hotel/Self-Catering, Bergville, NORTHERN DRAKENSBERG
Just three hours from both
Johannesburg and Durban, and considered to be one of Southern Africa's
premier conference and holiday venues, Alpine Heath Resort allows you to
relax in the comfort of an exclusive mountain village nestled in the midst
of the Northern Drakensberg. The entertainment capital of the 'Berg,
Alpine Heath offers superb chalet accommodation, fine cuisine, an abundance
of indoor and outdoor activities and state-of-the-art conference facilities.
Fully equipped self-catering chalets. |
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Sandford
Park Country Hotel, Bergville, NORTHERN DRAKENSBERG
Overlooking Drakensberg
Mountains, Sandford Park Country Hotel is set amid manicured lawns and
rose gardens. Located in Bergville, it features an outdoor pool, a restaurant,
and barbecue facilities. Some of the rooms have views of the mountains,
the lake, the garden, or the surrounding area. The hotel’s country-style
restaurant serves a rich breakfast buffet with a selection of cereals,
fruit salads, pastries, and fruit juices. It also offers a variety of South
African and continental dishes for dinner. An á la carte menu for
afternoon lunches is also available. Guests can relax by the pool, or choose
from a number of activities, including badminton, volleyball, mountain
biking, and bird-watching. |
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Little
Switzerland Hotel, Bergville, NORTHERN DRAKENSBERG
Little Switzerland Hotel
is an unforgettable experience enhanced by the peace and tranquillity of
the majestic Drakensberg mountains. Savour the breathtaking views,
explore the lush fern-filled forests, seek out the exciting bird life and
delight in this ancient wilderness of flower decked foothills, bubbling
streams and cascading waterfalls, where old mysteries remain and the tiny
San left their priceless legacy of rock art. Undeniably a little bit of
heaven in a very special land. Little Switzerland is very popular
with South Africans as well as a growing fraternity of foreign tourists,
not only for the beautiful views and superb cuisine... |
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SELF-CATERING/HOLIDAY
RENTALS IN NORTHERN DRAKENSBERG
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Alpine Heath Resort, Hotel/Self-Catering, Bergville, NORTHERN DRAKENSBERG
Just three hours from both
Johannesburg and Durban, and considered to be one of Southern Africa's
premier conference and holiday venues, Alpine Heath Resort allows you to
relax in the comfort of an exclusive mountain village nestled in the midst
of the Northern Drakensberg. The entertainment capital of the 'Berg,
Alpine Heath offers superb chalet accommodation, fine cuisine, an abundance
of indoor and outdoor activities and state-of-the-art conference facilities.
Accommodation comprises fully equipped self-catering chalets. |
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SOUTHERN
DRAKENSBERG ACCOMMODATION
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FEATURED
SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG B&B/GUEST HOUSE/LODGE ACCOMMODATION
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Amazian
Mountain River Lodge Drakensberg, Underberg,
SOUTHERN
DRAKENSBERG
Amazian Mountain River Lodge
is situated at the House of Labyrinths in the Drakensberg. Relax
in the luxury quality four star honeymoon suites complete with spa baths
and underfloor heating, enjoy a de-stress aromatherapy treatment, sip cocktails
and savour the chef's gourmet creations. When your batteries are recharged,
explore the beautiful mountain scenery on horse back or by foot, go on
a guided rock-art tour in the southern Drakensberg World Heritage sites,
or try your hand at wild-trout fishing. |
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Lythwood
Lodge, SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG
Lythwood Lodge, set in the
Natal Midlands on the east coast of South Africa, provides the finest accommodation,
with individualised cuisine and magnificent facilities. Lythwood
Lodge, set in the Natal Midlands on the east coast of South Africa, provides
the finest accommodation, with individualised cuisine and magnificent facilities.
With the very best Africa has to offer, Lythwood Lodge is your premier
South African country lodge. Self Drive, Walking /Hiking, Honeymoon,
Country Lodge, Fishing, Photography, Birding, Cuisine, Golf, Day Excursions.
Lythwood Lodge reflects elegance and opulence in each of our rooms..... |
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FEATURED
SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG SELF-CATERING/HOLIDAY RENTAL ACCOMMODATION
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Pennygum
Country Cottages, Self-Catering, Underberg, SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG
Featuring free WiFi and
a seasonal outdoor pool, Pennygum Country Cottages is located in Underberg.
Free private parking is available on site. All units include a sitting
area with a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Some units feature a terrace
and/or patio. There is also a dining area and a kitchen fitted with an
oven and microwave. A toaster and refrigerator are also available, as well
as a kettle. Every unit has a private bathroom with a bathtub. Towels and
bed linen are provided. Pennygum Country Cottages also includes a barbecue.
The area is popular for golfing and canoeing. |
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