Africa · Mountain
Drakensberg
Escarpment hiking and San rock art in a UNESCO-listed range.
- Place
- KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · ZA
- World region
- Africa
- Type
- Mountain
- ID
- DST-0122
Why go
Escarpment hiking and San rock art in a UNESCO-listed range.
The Drakensberg has serious multi-day hiking and some of the world's most significant rock art. It is far quieter than the coastal and safari circuits.
Signature experiences
- Amphitheatre and Tugela Falls hike
- San rock art at Kamberg
- Sani Pass 4x4 to Lesotho
Interest tags
hikingmountainsrock artnaturephotography
Good for
HikersPhotographersNature travellers
Pairs well with
DurbanLesothoMidlands Meander
Best months
Mar-May · Sep-Nov
Avoid months
Dec-Feb (storms) · Jun-Aug (snow at altitude)
Ideal stay
4 days
Nearest airport
DUR · Durban
Pace
Active
Cost tier
Budget
Peak crowd level
Low
Country ISO
ZA
