Cathedral Peak Hotel
Set in a stunning mountain position in the Central Drakensberg area of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa, Cathedral Peak Hotel is an historic and old-fashioned resort, the original in the area and something of an institution, with guest accommodation in 90 rooms, a huge range of facilities and providing access to a range of local activities, notably including hiking trails, tennis and golf. Heavily focused on weddings and conferences.
Montusi Lodge
Set in a gentle valley around 20 km northeast of the entrance to the Royal Natal National Park in the Northern Drakensberg area of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa, Montusi Mountain Lodge is a pleasant little place, with guest accommodation in 20 suites and providing access to a range of local activities, notably including hiking trails and tennis.
Ardmore Guest Farm
Set in farmland 10 km east of the main trailfoot at Monk’s Cowl in the Central Drakensberg area of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa, Ardmore Guest Farm is a simple, authentic and friendly owner-run place, with guest accommodation in 14 cottages and providing access to a range of local activities, notably including hiking trails, mountain-biking and horse-riding.
Cleopatra Mountain
Set in the remote Kamberg Valley some 50km south of the busy Champagne Valley area of Central Drakensberg area of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa, Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse is a pleasant owner-run place, renowned for fine food, with guest accommodation in 12 rooms and providing access to a range of local activities, notably including hiking trails and horse-riding.
Penwarn Lodge
Set around 20 km southwest of the town of Underberg in the South Drakensberg area of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa, Penwarn Lodge is a simple and authentic farmstead, with guest accommodation in 11 rooms and providing access to a range of local activities, notably including hiking trails, horse-riding, mountain-biking, fly-fishing and river swimming.
Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge
Set in an lovely remote position in the Northern Drakensberg area of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa, Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge is a medium sized lodge, with guest accommodation in 43 rooms and providings great access to a range of hiking trails, including the famous trek up to The Amphitheatre.
Thendele Camp
Set in an lovely remote position inside the Royal Natal National Park in the Northern Drakensberg area of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa, Thendele Camp is a simple parks authority facility, with guest accommodation in 30 self-catering units and providing immediate access to a range of hiking trails, including the famous trek up to The Amphitheatre.
Injisuthi Camp
Set at the northern end of the Giant’s Castle Reserve in the Central Drakensberg area, Injisuthi Camp is a simple parks authority facility, with guest accommodation in 15 two bedroom self-catering units, plus a campground for around 120 people and providing immediate access to a range of hiking trails, including multiple day treks via Bannerman Hut to Giant’s Castle Camp.
Giant’s Castle Camp
Set inside the Giant’s Castle Reserve in the Central Drakensberg area of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa, Giant’s Castle Camp is a simple parks authority facility, with guest accommodation in 50 self-catering chalets, facilities including a restaurant and providing immediate access to a range of hiking trails, including multiple day treks via Bannerman Hut to Injisuthi Camp.
Drakensberg Sun
Set in the Champagne Castle area of the Central Drakensberg area of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa, Drakensberg Sun Resort is a large commercial facility, with guest accommodation in 78 rooms and various timeshare properties, providing access to a range of local activities, notably including hiking trails, tennis and golf. Heavily focused on weddings and conferences.
Lotheni Restcamp
Set in a the beautiful Lotheni Reserve in the South Drakensberg area of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa, Lotheni Restcamp is a simple facility, with guest accommodation in 14 self-catering cottages and providing access to a range of local activities, notably including hiking trails, mountain-biking and river swimming.
Mkomazana Cottages
Set at the base of the Sani Pass in the South Drakensberg area of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa, Mkomazana Mountain Cottages is a a simple lodge centred on an old trading post, with guest accommodation in 7 self-catering cottages and providing access to a range of local activities, notably including hiking trails.
Cavern Resort
Set on a 30 square kilometre private reserve around 25 km north of the Royal Natal National Park in the North Drakensberg area of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa, Cavern Resort is a large holiday camp, with guest accommodation in 60 rooms, plus extensive dining, leisure and sports facilities.
Drakensberg Retreat
Set on a prominent hilltop around 4 km east of the Royal Natal National Park in the North Drakensberg area of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa, Drakensberg Mountain Retreat is a modest lodge, with guest accommodation in 12 rooms.
Didima Camp
Set close to the trailhead for Cathedral Peak in the Central Drakensberg area of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa, Didima Camp is a large Bushman-themed parks authority facility, with guest accommodation in 64 self-catering chalets, plus large public areas including a bar, swimming pool and tennis courts, providing immediate access to a range of hiking trails, notably the superb day hike up to Cathedral Peak.
