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Trail Running in the Drakensberg

South Africa’s Drakensberg mountains has a real special trail run called the Mnweni Marathon. The Mnweni Marathon is often a favorite race on the trail runners calendar. The focus of this trail running race is on the mountain as opposed

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Drakensberg Grand Traverse

The Drakensberg Grand Traverse is one of those great hikes that is talked about with awe and longing. Its a huge hike of approximately 230km that is if you dont get lost and add a few extra km to the

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Drakensberg shopping is an experience in itself

Wow the Drakensberg sure has a great selection of shopping and retail outlets. If you’re in the mood for a little retail therapy after some Drakensberg hiking or just relaxing by the pool we have made a list of some

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Destinations to Visit While Staying in Drakensberg

The Drakensberg is one of the most attractive places to stay in South Africa. There is so much to see and do here it is highly unlikely you could ever get bored. There is plenty of suitable accommodation in the area and

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Easter weekend getaway to Giants Castle

So you have decided to brave the Easter weekend traffic and are looking for a very special getaway destination. Giant’s Castle Game Reserve in the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park is just such a place and is an ideal romantic getaway just

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Fly fishing in the Drakensberg Mountains

The Drakensberg Mountains offer a myriad crystal clear dams and rivers where there are plenty of elusive trout for the passionate fly fisherman to test his skills. The best fly fishing in the Drakensberg can be found in the Little

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Rescue of Drakensberg hiker at Highmoor

2 KZN Wildlife field rangers helped to save the life of an elderly man who was lost and alone in close to zero temperatures in the Drakensberg on Sunday night. The 85-year-old man was rescued from the Highmoor Reserve and

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Another helicopter medical rescue in the Drakensberg Mountains

A medical rescue by helicopter was undertaken yesterday in the Mweni area of the Drakensberg. A woman who was in a party of six hikers from the Western Cape had slipped and fallen and injured her leg. Her condition was

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Whats the best time of year to visit the Drakensberg Mountains?

The best time of year to visit the Drakensberg Mountains is a question we are often asked and the best answer is that anytime of the year is a good time to visit us. For day walks the differnt seasons

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Best places to see snow in the Drakensberg Mountains

Giants Castle Giants Castle is situated in the Central Drakensberg and offers some spectacular snow views of the Drakensberg Mountains that is if it does snow. This is one of the best Drakensberg snow locations if you are looking to

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