KWAZULU NATAL

Drakensberg

NATURE

Dragon's mountain, Africa's Tolkien landscape

The uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — both for its geological drama and its extraordinary collection of San (Bushman) rock art, the largest concentration in the world. Tugela Falls drops 948m in five separate leaps — the world's second-highest waterfall. The mountains form the border with Lesotho and change color from gold to purple to near-black as clouds pass over them.

Practical Info

Entry fee:
R240 adults / R120 children (uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park)
Hours:
Daily 24 hrs (rest camps gate times vary)
Getting there:
Fly to Durban (DUR), then 3-hour drive. No public transport.
Tip:
Cathedral Peak and Royal Natal are the most spectacular sections. Book accommodation 3+ months ahead for peak season.
📷On the Ground
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