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Destination: Drakensberg

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The so-called ‘dragon mountains' or ‘barrier of spears' in KwaZulu-Natal, is the tallest mountain range in Southern Africa and forms the natural border with the kingdom of Lesotho. As well as the spiritual homeland to the country's ‘first people' it is also a paradise for adventurers and wildlife lovers. The majestic Drakensberg Mountains impress with a mosaic of waterfalls and hidden caves, crystal rivers and rock pools, open grasslands and lush forests. The Ukhahlamba Drakensberg National Park is a World Heritage Site with its rich San rock-art collection of over 600 discovered sites featuring more than 22 000 individual paintings. Don't miss the spectacular Thukela Falls - the highest on the African continent. Besides the extensive hiking and camping opportunities, visitors can participate in white-water rafting, abseiling, canopy tours, horse riding, bird watching and trout fishing.

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Features and Blogs

Top photographers share their favourite South African photography spots

Top nature and wildlife photographers share their favourite photographic locations in South Africa.
 

Exploring the Southern Drakensberg

Wilder and less developed than the KwaZulu-Natal mountains, the far southern Berg offers untamed adventures that are the stuff of fantasy and legend.
 

Drakensberg photoblog

I'm just back from the Drakensberg and stunned by the early summer beauty to be seen in South Africa's highlands.
 

The Southern Drakensberg in pictures

The far southern Drakensberg offers untamed adventures that are the stuff of fantasy and legends.
 

Dispatch No.8 – Lesotho's Sani Top

The expedition Landies pull up at Leqooa Primary School where the kids are playing soccer with a football made from bits of scrap plastic tied together.
 

Dispatch No.3 – uKhalamba Barrier of Spears - the Drakensberg Mountains

A long line of colorful Boundless Southern Africa Landies group outside the famous Nottingham Road Hotel, the well-known watering hole known as “Notties”.
 

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