A Guide to the Best Hikes in the Drakensberg, South Africa

Cathedral Peak in the Drakensberg. Photo by beardandcurly.com.

— by Timon & Yana Peskin

South Africa is an incredibly diverse country with beautiful coastline, animal packed safaris and plenty of mountain porn. After exploring Table Mountain and Cape Town, we set off in our rental car. Destination… Drakensberg. Passing through the wine country and the famous Garden Route, we arrived into the mountainous foothills of this incredible range. We felt right at home and were ready to explore the most beautiful area of South Africa.

The Drakensberg is a mountain chain that runs 1,000 kilometers along the Southern African plateau and surrounds the small nation of Lesotho. The rugged mountain peaks offer some epic hikes. There are some areas with crowds, but for the most part, solitude seeking hikers will be easily pleased. From short walks, to adventurous day hikes to multi day treks, the Drakensberg offers it all.

Drakensberg countryside. Photo by beardandcurly.com.

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