- 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)
The Tube ’n Axe is just 300m away from the Stormsriver Adventure Centre - this is Wild Adventure Frontier Territory.
(Stormsriver,Garden Route)
A great backpackers in the centre of Windhoek.
(Windhoek,Namibia)
Fly between cliffs on cables - it’s a jol.
(Graaff-Reinet,North West Province)
Affordable car hire in South Africa
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
This Lesotho backpackers is set in the grounds of the original trading post and is a good base for exploring the beautiful Lesotho surroundings.
(Bloemfontein,Lesotho)
A classic wilderness experience in true Rider Haggard style.
(Shamwari,Eastern Cape Inland and the Karoo)
A great backpackers to stay at if you are an independent self-drive. Awsome surf breaks nearby....
(Scarborough and Kommetjie,Cape Town)
The adventure specialists in the St Lucia area.
(St Lucia,Zululand)
Stokkiesdraai backpackers in St Lucia is centrally situated in the main street and opposite a convenience stores, a bank and an Internet café.
(St Lucia,Zululand)
Dive at the aquarium and for close up encounters with big (and small) fish.
(Durban ,Durban)
