 An area of dramatic beauty. Three thousand metre high peaks soar above grassy valleys and crystal clear streams. Superb day and overnight hikes lead the visitor into one of the world’s rarities – true wilderness. What to see and do Drakensberg San Rock ArtThe uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park is a World Heritage Site. Six hundred caves and shelters containing 35 000 superb rock paintings have been found in the park. These were made by the San people, hunter-gatherers who lived here from Stone-Age time until the mid 18th century (4000 years). The San drew both people and animals. Sadly, they no longer exist, having been exterminated by farmers and bounty hunters in the 1800’s. The rock art tells a story of San life, belief and spirituality. The Kamberg Rock Art Centre does guided walks to sites. The Giant’s Castle area has quality paintings. Sani PassA steep and rocky 4X4 track that is the only road crossing the sheer escarpment cliffs into the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. Drakensberg Tour Operators Where to stay Southern BergThe ‘Wild West’ of the Berg. Southern Berg was once a haven for horse thieves who hid in what others considered a ‘no man’s land’. Indeed, the mountains here look wilder and more untamed than those further north. If you want to venture into Lesotho, head up the Sani Pass or do it the Basotho way on horseback. Central BergPicture-postcard scenery popular with hikers and rock climbers. Cathkin (3149m), Champagne Castle (3248m) and Monk’s Cowl (3234m) are amongst the highest peaks in the Berg. Tackle them from Injasuti. The Cathedral Peak and Didima Valley area also has excellent scenery.
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