Crisp fresh air, lush green expansive landscapes and breath-taking vistas await you when you plan to visit the Drakensberg National Park. No matter where you decide to stay you will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed.

The Drakensberg (Zulu: uKhahlamba, Sotho: Maloti, Afrikaans: Drakensberge) is the eastern portion of the Great Escarpment, which encloses the central Southern African plateau. The Great Escarpment reaches its greatest elevation – 2,000 to 3,482 metres (6,562 to 11,424 feet) within the border region of South Africa and Lesotho.

The uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park is a protected area in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, covering 2,428.13 km 2 (938 sq mi), and is part of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [2]

Nov 28, 2023 · Embark on a journey to South Africa’s Drakensberg region, a vibrant tapestry of natural splendor and exhilarating experiences. This magnificent area, part of the grand Great Escarpment, is home to some of the highest peaks in southern Africa.

Towering sandstone cliffs, gigantic peaks, hidden valleys and crystal clear rivers welcome you to the World Heritage site, Maloti Drakensberg Park. This premier eco-tourism destination is easily reached from Durban, KwaZulu-Natal or Johannesburg, Gauteng.

The Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site is a transnational property spanning the border between the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Republic of South Africa. The property comprises Sehlabathebe National Park (6,500 ha) in Lesotho and uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park (242,813 ha) in South Africa.

The uKhahlamba-Drakensberg National Park is one of South Africa's prime eco-tourism destinations because it is of natural and cultural importance. The highest peaks in the Drakensberg include Champagne Castle (3376m) and Giant's Castle (3313m).

The uKhahlamba or Drakensberg National Park, located in KwaZulu-Natal, near the border with Lesotho, was inscribed by UNESCO in 2000 as a World Heritage site. The park is also in the List of Wetlands of International Importance.

Jul 30, 2019 · It is a World Heritage Site home to 35,000 works of Bushman rock art. There are countless hiking trails, places to see and things to do. Drakensberg is also home to the world’s second highest waterfall. But you probably haven’t heard of any of this.

In this park you can savour the ultimate freedom of great open spaces in a world of gigantic peaks and buttresses, of towering sandstone cliffs and hidden valleys, virgin forests and crystal clear rivers, of rolling hills and far-reaching plains.