Southern Drakensberg

Sani Pass - Southern Drakensberg

The Southern Drakensberg is big & beautiful and offers an enormous diversity of attractions and activities. Enjoy mountain biking, horse riding, trout fishing and much more! Explore a wealth of San Rock Art, as well as the local arts and crafts. You won’t find better countryside anywhere!

Southern Drakensberg
Sunrise in the Drakensberg mountains

Situated at high altitude and far removed from major development ensures that the Southern Drakensberg remains a pristine environment for the outdoor enthusiast. The major attraction is the majestic Sani Pass.

Sani Pass

The legendary Sani Pass provides the only road link between KwaZulu-Natal and Lesotho, and is the only road crossing the summit of the high Drakensberg

Activities in the Southern Drakensberg

Local Attractions – he inspirational beauty and splendour of the Underberg countryside has long been an attraction for recreational visitors to the Southern Drakensberg.

The Sani Pass – The legendary Sani Pass provides the only road link between KwaZulu-Natal and Lesotho, and is the only road crossing the summit of the high Drakensberg.

Health and Beauty – Relax, take a deep breath and spoil yourself with a relaxing massage or de-stress with lovely yoga.

Hiking – The Southern Drakensberg offers superb hiking opportunities to all, young and old, fit and unfit.

Fishing – The Southern Drakensberg affords more fly-fishing opportunities than any other district in South Africa!

Horse Riding – Horse riding is always a favourite Berg activity, with numerous hotels and farm getaways offering outrides.

Birding & Wildlife – Around the world bird watching is the most popular outdoor activity after gardening but in the Drakensberg and Lesotho it is THE most popular outdoor activity for visitors.

Sporting – Are you an active person? Besides the many yearly events you can take part in we have facilities for all kinds of activities and sports.

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