South AfricaField Guide
Drakensberg
Region KwaZulu-Natal

Drakensberg

The uKhahlamba-Drakensberg escarpment — South Africa's main mountain range, a World Heritage Site spanning the KZN-Lesotho border.

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The country's premier mountain range, essential for serious hikers.

The country's premier mountain range, essential for serious hikers.

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Why go

This massive escarpment forms the border between KwaZulu-Natal and Lesotho, offering the highest peaks in the country. It is a World Heritage site known for its extensive hiking trails and ancient rock art.

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