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Drakensberg Holidays
The Drakensberg is a magnificent chain of mountains that extends for 200 km. A veritable hiker's paradise, the panoramic views and landscapes it offers are absolutely stunning.
Visit Drakensberg
- Art & Culture
- Unesco World Heritage
- Nature, Adventure & Sport
Drakensberg: How to get there?
210 km from Durban and 500 km from Johannesburg
Drakensberg: See when to go?
From March to May or from October to November
Drakensberg: For how long?
3 to 5 days
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Drakensberg: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
The Drakensberg mountains form the highest mountain range in South Africa and stretch for more than 300km. It's a paradise for walking and observing the views which are untouched by the human footprint.
My suggestion
Start your visit of the Drakensberg mountains in the north. The walking paths are more numerous and the summits are more impressive.
The Drakensberg is a magnificent chain of mountains that extends for 200 km. A veritable hiker's paradise, the panoramic views and landscapes it offers are absolutely stunning.
My suggestion
The southern part of the Drakensberg is already superb enough, but its central and northern parts are just amazing.
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