Drakensberg Accommodation - Your guide to hotels, b&bs and self catering places

The Drakensberg region is renown for some of its special little romantic accommodation as well as its up market luxury accommodation and family accommodation facilities. And its not only accommodation that the Drakensberg offers, but plenty of activities too.

This Drakensberg accommodation site specialises in accommdation facilities in the region especially the Northern Drakensberg and the Central Drakensberg.

The Drakensberg is situated in KwaZulu Natal and is divided into three main regions namely the Northern Drakensberg, the Central Drakensberg and the Southern Drakensberg.

The Northern Drakensberg forms the watershed for the Tugela River. Royal Natal National Park with its spectacular scenery is a very popular part of the Northern Drakensberg. Here you feel truly humbled by the sheer beauty and magnificence of the awesome peaks to be seen. No matter how often you return, the mountains take on a different beauty depending on the weather and the light.The peak Mont-aux-Sources (3282ft) is the highest peak in this part of the Berg, which stretches as far as Cathedral Peak. (3148ft) Bergville, meaning “Mountain Village”, is a small village on the road (the R74)that leads from the Northern Drakensberg to the Central Drakesnberg.

The Central Drakensberg in comparison to the Northern Drakensberg has a much higher population and offers more of a "Buzz" with a lot more accommodation and a greater variety of things to see and do. The highest peak in the Central Drakensberg is Champagne Castle. (3248ft)

The Southern Drakensberg stretches from Champagne Castle to Bushman’s Nek further south. Giant’s Castle (3314ft) and Wilson’s Peak (3342ft) are the highest points in the Southern Drakensberg.

The Drakensberg Park in KwaZulu-Natal offers visitors a variety of Drakensberg activities including horse riding and horse trails, outdoor birding activities and Drakensberg mountain hikes, not to mention a variety of comfortable Drakensberg lodge accommodation.

The Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park is one of South Africa's prime eco-tourist destinations and a World Heritage Site, is an awesome mountain range where one is able to embrace the surroundings whilst enjoying a variety of family orientated Drakensberg activities including hiking the famous Amphitheatre at Royal Natal or enjoying a horse riding trail at Cobham or Lotheni in the Southern Drakensberg. Renowned for its superb birding opportunities, enthusiasts are invited to relax in the land of the black eagle and the rare bearded vulture, whilst wildlife enthusiasts may marvel at herds of Eland along with the many other indigenous plants and animals.

The Drakensberg is a region rich in culture and endless outdoor opportunities, visitors to this region are guaranteed a superb, fun filled day of tranquillity and relaxation. A wealth of recreational Drakensberg activities is on offer to match the scenic splendour that surrounds you. There are magnificently laid out day hikes from all the major camps allowing visitors the opportunity to view a fabulous wealth of rock art paintings to rival any in the world. At Monks Cowl alone, guests have a wide range of mountain hikes to choose from. From lengthy day hikes to the two-hour hike up to “the Sphinx”, guests are able to enjoy breathtaking views over the Kingdom of the Zulu amongst a wealth of bird life and indigenous forests.

From the gentle amble along these self-guided hikes around Monks Cowl and Giants Castle, to the peaceful fly-fishing experiences in the rivers of Cobham and surrounding dams in the southern regions of the Park, an array of Drakensberg activities are on offer to meet the tastes of all those clambering a life of adventure. Thokozisa Cultural Village and Kingdom Weavers are two fascinating roadside tourist attractions both offering their own unique blend of South African culture and flair. Here guests are able to view the traditional art of weaving and candle making as well as exploring a range of craft stores and suppliers. Teagardens, pancake houses and restaurants offer picturesque views of the escarpment, adding to the serenity and enjoyment offered by this Drakensberg atmosphere.

Regardless of ones preferences, the Drakensberg and surrounding areas offers a variety of adventure opportunities and activities to cater for the individual’s specific needs and interests. From the Drakensberg activities of horse riding and mountain hikes among some of South Africa’s most panoramic regions, The Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park in KwaZulu-Natal should not be overlooked by from visitors to South Africa.