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Quick facts
- 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.
Travel details
- Country
- South Africa
- Wind (now)
- 1 km/h
- Coordinates
- -29.3833, 29.5167
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