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The Drakensberg

The Barrier of Spears

Soaring basalt peaks, ancient rock art, and South Africa's best hiking.

At a glance · 5 reasons to go

Why The Drakensberg.

  1. Dramatic 3,000m basalt escarpments.

  2. Ancient San rock-art sites (UNESCO).

  3. Waterfalls, hikes, and the Amphitheatre.

  4. Snow in winter; wildflowers in summer.

  5. Cozy mountain lodges and resorts.

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The Drakensberg is South Africa's mountain soul — soaring basalt walls, ancient San rock art, and the country's best hiking, from gentle trails to the famous Amphitheatre. Spectacular.

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Sicherheit

Safety Overview

The Drakensberg

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TravelWell Safety — The Drakensberg: Emergency numbers, hospitals and safety info. Open this before we travel so it works offline. https://travelwell.world/de/destinations/drakensberg-south-africa

Traveling to The Drakensberg with a pet?

🇿🇦 South Africa has specific entry rules — microchip, rabies, permits and more. See exactly what your pet needs before you book.

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