The Northern Drakensberg and Central Drakensberg area is the most dramatic and scenic Giants Castle in the Central Drakensberg, through the Cathedral Peak and Didima Valley, then the Royal Natal National Park and Amphitheatre Valley.

Royal Natal National Park

drakensberg rock art This area of the Drakensberg is particularly well known as a tourist attraction and accommodation area. Situated in the Northern Drakensberg, the most famous feature is the Amphitheatre and the Tugela Falls. Here the Drakensberg escarpment rises straight up to the sky, to a height of over 3000 feet. It is here that the brave can climb up a chain ladder and view the escarpment from the top. A further feature of the Drakensberg is the Tugela Falls cascading down 5 drops forming the second highest waterfall in the world. Although the highest waterfall, the Tugela is by no means the only waterfall in the Drakensberg.

Cathedral Peak and Didima Valley

drakensberg - cathedral peak The Cathedral Peak Area of the Drakensberg has splendid scenery with the Doreen Falls as an excellent example of a Drakensberg waterfall. Views of the Central Drakensberg can be had by venturing to the top of Mike’s Pass (accessable with a 4x4 vehicle) and a natural feature of breath-taking nature is the Rainbow Gorge, with two enormous boulders forming a wedge, surely only seen in the Drakensberg Mountains

The Cathkin and Champagne Valley

drakensberg sunset over cathkin Peak from Champagne Valley Cathkin and Champagne Castle have peaks at 3149m and 3248m respectfively. These, together with Monk’s Cowl (3234m) are some of the highest peaks of the Drakensberg Mountains. Cathkin was named after an area around Glasgow, Scotland by the first Scottish settlers in the Drakensberg. The Champagne Peak received its name as a result of the first climber to reach its peak taking a bottle of Champagne to celebrate his achievment and accidently dropping it. Champagne Valley is noted for its many different sporting activites, especially golf, for which there are numerous challenging golf courses.

Injasuti

Situated in the northern section of the Giant's Castle area, Injasuti offers some of the most breathtaking walks imaginable. The surrounding scenery is dominated by Cathkin Peak, Monk's Cowl and Champagne Castle. Injasuti camp lies cradled between the Injasuti (or `Little Tugela') and Delmhlwazini rivers at the head of the Injasuti Valley.

Giants Castle

drakensberg -hiking at Giants Castle The area is steeped in history, and superb rock art is high among its special attractions. The renowned vulture restaurant is open in winter for visitors to watch bearded vultures and other endangered species feeding. Guests longing for more insight into the Giants Castle history can visit the Main Caves Museum for fascinating insights into the past lifestyle of the San people.

Central Drakensberg accommodation

Antbear Guest House - Indeed a special find. One of those places you wished you would have stayed longer where the accommodation, view, location, service and food are just perfect. This is the nearest private accommodation option near to Giants Castle and also offers one of the best central Drakensberg deals available.

Giants Castle Camp - The upside is that you are inside Giants Castle Nature Reserve. The downside is that you are inside Giants Castle Nature Reserve. You are as close as you can be to starting the hiking trails but far from any of the other attractions available. And the gate opening and closing times make early starts and doing anything after sunset an impossibility. If you do decide to stay here opt for the self catering option and make sure you bring your own food with you. Giants Castle camp offers self catering and has a restaurant.

Drakensberg Luxury cave lodge Experience something different and stay in the only fully catered luxury cave in the Drakensberg Mountains. And the luxury cave comes with a few special romantic options like a jacuzzi spa bath and fireplace both in the bedroom. Whats more it opens onto a deck with hammock chairs and a panoramic view not often experienced.

Ardmore Guest Farm - Situated right in the Central Drakensberg in the Champagne Valley this guest House offers a dinner bed and breakfast deal. Also centrally situated this guest house makes for a special few days in the Central Drakensberg. Ardmore is especially suited to families with units that can accommodate 6 persons.

Palmswift B&B winterton - This accommodation option offers hotair ballooning in the Central Drakesberg. Also microlight flights and helicopter flips are available. This B&B is convientinly situated to explore all that the Central Drakensberg offers

wits end self catering accommodation central drakensberg Wits End - Self Catering Accommodation in the Central Drakensberg. Accommodation situated in the Central Drakensberg's Champagne Valley in close proximity to the Drakensberg Boys Choir Scool. Wits end offes 4 sleepr self catering units, 6 sleeper self caterin units and 10 sleeper self catering units.

Rose cottage b&b accommodation in winterton Rose Cottage - A perfect breakaway or stopover on your way to the coast. Indulge yourself in this cosy, quaint and romantic accommodation, between huge trees, abundant birdlife where peace and tranquility enfolds you! Close to berg resorts for hiking, horseriding, golfing, arts and crafts, restaurants and coffee shops. situated in Winterton

Bridge hotel winerton Winterton Bridge Hotel - The Bridge Hotel is situated in Winterton near the Central Drakensberg Mountains. Winterton is a place of unspoilt beauty with farms and austere mountain wilderness. The Bridge Hotel is a charming country inn under thatch and a convenient stopover or holiday base for tourists, nature lovers, businessmen and travellers. The Bridge Hotel is on the alternative route to Johannesburg and Free State, 20 km off the National highway.

Cathedral Peak Hotel accommodation in the Central Drakensberg Cathedral Peak Hotel - Experience a relaxed family holiday, conference or a romantic mountain getaway, the hospitable staff and management at Cathedral Peak Hotel look forward to welcoming all guests to an unforgettable Central Drakensberg experience. Set right in the mountains Cathedral Peak Hotel also offers a 9 hole golf course and helicopter flights to the top of the Drakensberg escarpment

Cleopatra Mountain Farm House - Prepare for some of the most fantastic food you will ever eat. This farm house offers high class fine dining near to Highmoor Nature Reserve. The rates are a pit on the pricy end of the scale but hey you only ever live once. Especially if you are one of those foodie types

Kamberg Nature Reserve - Simple self catering challets in the Kamberg Valley. Make sure you bring your own food as there is little available nearby. Kamberg suffers the same issues as Giants Casle Camp with gate opening times that make staying here sometimes inconvient. But if all you want to do is stay in one place I cant imagine many better central drakensberg accommodation option.

Injasuti Nature Reserve- This is one of the best camp site gems thats available in the Drakensberg. There are also a few self catering challets which are in need of repair and a chronic revamp.