Just two and half hours drive from Durban, tourists can experience ambient country hospitality in villages such as Underberg, Himeville and Bulwer, which provide tranquil charm alternating with festive merriment amongst a host of quaint pubs, cheese farms, home-produce stalls, art and craft outlets abound in beautiful locations, attended to by friendly residents, keen to meet and treat callers.
Even though it is not the best known region of the Drakensberg, nestling there in the lower hills of this region are several scenic nature reserves, including Coleford, Loteni and Kamberg, each offering its own natural character, unique grasslands and hiking trails. Closer to the embracing mountains are resort hotels offering all outdoor leisure amenities including golf, home and hiking trails, trout and bass fishing, boating, tennis, mini-golf and mountain biking.
A large number of breathtaking sanctuaries attract the hiker, nature-lover and the fly-fisherman, with enough exhilaration and wholesome outdoor activities on provide you with to youngsters of all ages and interests. The only eastern road access to the Kingdom of Lesotho along the entire length of the mountain range is via the dramatic Sani Pass, which boasts the highest pub in Africa at its crest at with 2,800m. An off-road vehicle is recommended if you want to cross the Sani Pass, especially in bad weather conditions. Ensure to check out the opening times of the border post amongst South Africa and Lesotho as it isn't open round the clock.
Flower and music festivals appeal to occasional friendly crowds, bringing laughter and song to the usual stillness permitting all to enjoy the surrounds. Adventure enthusiasts of different degrees are well accommodated with abseiling, paragliding, helicopter trips and river tubing are all available.
While the Southern Drakensberg is sought after is anglers who come here for the crystal clear lakes and rivers, the region has lots more to offer the visitor.
Even though it is not the best known region of the Drakensberg, nestling there in the lower hills of this region are several scenic nature reserves, including Coleford, Loteni and Kamberg, each offering its own natural character, unique grasslands and hiking trails. Closer to the embracing mountains are resort hotels offering all outdoor leisure amenities including golf, home and hiking trails, trout and bass fishing, boating, tennis, mini-golf and mountain biking.
A large number of breathtaking sanctuaries attract the hiker, nature-lover and the fly-fisherman, with enough exhilaration and wholesome outdoor activities on provide you with to youngsters of all ages and interests. The only eastern road access to the Kingdom of Lesotho along the entire length of the mountain range is via the dramatic Sani Pass, which boasts the highest pub in Africa at its crest at with 2,800m. An off-road vehicle is recommended if you want to cross the Sani Pass, especially in bad weather conditions. Ensure to check out the opening times of the border post amongst South Africa and Lesotho as it isn't open round the clock.
Flower and music festivals appeal to occasional friendly crowds, bringing laughter and song to the usual stillness permitting all to enjoy the surrounds. Adventure enthusiasts of different degrees are well accommodated with abseiling, paragliding, helicopter trips and river tubing are all available.
While the Southern Drakensberg is sought after is anglers who come here for the crystal clear lakes and rivers, the region has lots more to offer the visitor.
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Of the many spectacular places to see in South Africa, the Drakensberg are probably the most stunning. They are Southern Africa's highest mountains and are a superb place to get away from it all.
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