Drakensberg

Drakensberg

Closing of Poacher's Cave and Leopard Cave

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More on a historical note, the delightful Poacher's Cave and Leopard Cave in the Ndedema Gorge of the Cathedral Peak area, were closed to hikers at the end of 2007.

Development in the Maloti-Drakensberg area for 2010 and beyond

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The Maloti-Drakensberg trans-frontier area was one of the special areas listed for investment and development, starting 2010, at a recent conference held under the Boundless Southern Africa banner involving several countries within the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC).

Climb Against Crime

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In an effort to fight crime and raise awareness 5 ladies aim to climb 5 Drakensberg peaks in 5 days. Vivien Laverge, Michelle Holiday, Lorraine Dalton, Belinda van der Riet and Lee Hollington will climb Cathedral Peak, Outer Horn, The Mitre, The Cockade, and Cleft Peak in October.

Drakensberg Experience route launched

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A new tourism route has recently been established in the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal which includes some areas of the Central and Northern Drakensberg. From Hidcote it extends 140 km to Sterkfontein Dam, including Estcort, Winterton, Bergville, Weenen, Geluksburg and Spionkop Dam along the way.

Giants Hut

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A recent trip to the Giants Castle area was rewarded with fantastic game viewing, but dampened by the sad sight of the Giant's Hut without a roof and in a terrible state of disrepair.

The Caves of Ifidi

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The Ifidi escarpment is a credit to the grandeur of the High Berg. But some confusion exists around Ifidi Cave. Of the numerous caves, or rock shelters, which are situated around the top of Ifidi Pass, which is the one marked on the maps? This article explores the various caves in the area.

Hiker dies in Drakensberg Fall

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Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife staff in the Royal Natal National Park in the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site report that Mr Luan Carter (19) of Harrismith fell to his death from the head of the Thukela Falls in the early hours of today - 23 July 2008.

Passes of the Drakensberg

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A table presenting passes of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park. Provides information on route variations, whether the pass has a trail or not, or if it is a rock pass (Click here for a discussion on the ratings of rock passes) Also indicates of the extent to which the pass is used by the Basotho.

Hiker rescued from fall at Monk's Cowl

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An 18 year old UK visitor to the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park is lucky to be alive after falling 20 metres in the dark at Monk's Cowl on Thursday night 22 May 2008.

Sani Pass Upgrade EIA goes ahead

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The RSA government (under the auspices of the Department of Transport) and the Lesotho Government have joined together in the application to tar Sani Pass. Although some feel that Sani may become the new highway link between Durban and Bloemfontein, most would agree that this notion is outrageous! The best reason for tarring the pass is to improve the tourism potential of the pass.

Subcategories

Hiking Article Count:  19

Climbing Article Count:  7

Peaks Article Count:  8

Passes Article Count:  44

Caves Article Count:  4

Grand Traverse Article Count:  8

Environment Article Count:  8

Security Article Count:  15

General Article Count:  21