Stunning Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal. Photo: canva
Three MUST-do things in dreamy Drakensberg
Looking for a few fun things to check out in the stunning Drakensberg region? Here are some of our top picks…
Stunning Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal. Photo: canva
Looking for a few fun things to check out in the stunning Drakensberg region? Here are some of our top picks…
Have a beer at Drakensberg Brewery
Why you should visit: The Drakensberg Brewery Brewpub is a scenic location to sit back and enjoy one of the brewery’s beers on tap. Enjoy a tasting of a few or opt for 500ml or 300ml glasses. There are also DIY platters on offer and patrons can choose a selection of cold meats, cheeses, pickles and preserves.
How to get there: The brewery is at Hangar 7, El Mirador Airfield, R600, Cathkin Park, Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal.
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Check out Rock art in the Maloti-Drakensberg Park
Why you should visit: The Maloti-Drakensberg Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that covers 243 000 hectares and includes the Royal Natal National Park. It’s a place of dramatic rock buttresses, sheer cliffs and Alpine-style river valleys. But it’s not the diversity of habitats and species that earned its world heritage status.
The park shelters the largest group of San rock art in southern Africa, south of the Sahara. The paintings are renowned for the quality of their workmanship and the diversity of subject matter. About 600 sites showcase 30 000 images of the daily life of the San people who once lived here. The oldest painting is estimated to be 2 400 years old.
The famous Giant’s Castle Nature Reserve lies at the centre of the park. However, the park is so vast, you’ll have to choose which parts you want to visit before you go.
How to get there: It’s a two-hour drive from Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
How much does it cost: Check updated pricing on www.kznwildlife.com
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Visit the Himeville Fort and Museum
Why you should visit: Built in 1899, the Himeville Museum is considered to be among the best rural Museums in the country. It offers a wide and interesting range of exhibits, ranging from fossils and Stone Age artefacts to a comprehensive display on the Bushmen and African beadwork and artefacts. It’s recommended to book your tour in advance. Check for details here.
How to get there: Find it at 34 Arbuckle Street, Himeville, Southern Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal.
How much does it cost: Entrance to the museum is free but donations are welcome.
