Safety is paramount while hiking in the Drakensberg Mountains. Always inform someone about your route and expected return ...

South Africa’s diverse landscapes are defined by some of the most breathtaking mountains on the continent. These majestic ...

But in the Drakensberg mountains, special things lie in wait. I’ve come on a hiking trip to the largest mountain range in South Africa, which can be found around four hours south of Johannesburg.

A powerful cold front is set to bring icy temperatures, snowfall in the Drakensberg and disruptive weather across South ...

Drakensberg, South Africa [Amazing Places 4K] Posted: August 31, 2024 | Last updated: June 21, 2025. Hiking in the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg mountains in South Africa.

Stand at the base of South Africa's Drakensberg Mountains and it's easy to appreciate why the Zulu people called them the Barrier of Spears, and the Afrikaans pioneers named them the Dragon Mountains.

The rolling hills and mountains of the Drakensberg are an important water catchment area and the source of both the Tugela and Senqu (Orange) Rivers. They are also home to over 2500 species of plants ...