Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa: Travel Facts & Tips

Discover Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa — Epic hiking cliffs & valleys.

•The Drakensberg Mountains reach their highest peak, Thabana Ntlenyana, at an elevation of 3,482 meters (11,423 feet), making it the tallest mountain in Southern Africa.
•The region is home to over 600 species of plants, including the rare and endangered Drakensberg lily, which blooms between December and March.
•The Drakensberg is renowned for its rock art, with more than 30,000 individual paintings created by the San people, some of which are estimated to be over 4,000 years old.
•The Amphitheatre, a dramatic cliff face stretching approximately 5 kilometers, is one of the most photographed features in the Drakensberg and offers stunning views from its summit.
•The area receives an average annual snowfall of 1 meter (3.3 feet) during winter, making it a popular destination for snow sports such as skiing and snowboarding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Epic hiking cliffs & valleys.

The best time to visit is Oct–Mar. Budget travelers typically spend $60-120 per day.

Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa is located at coordinates -29.3833, 29.5167 in South Africa.