Top Things to do in Drakensberg Region
10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Drakensberg Region That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Drakensberg Region, South Africa including Drakensberg Mountains, Itchyfeet SA, Drakensberg Boys Choir School, The Himeville Museum, All Out Adventures, Central Drakensberg Information Centre, Ushaka Horse Trails, Dragon Rock Reptile Centre, Monks Cowl, Drakensberg Scootours.
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1. Drakensberg Mountains
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 196 reviews
The major portion of the 200-kilometer-long mountain range named the "Barrier of Spears" lies in the kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal.
Reviewed By kylieparemore123 - East London, South Africa
Great place to visit. Me and my boyfriend went for a few days nice for a nice relaxing and peaceful holiday we stayed at Bushmans resort lots of activities to do aswell. we couldn't get enough of the view of the mountains South Africa has lots of beautiful landscape.
2. Itchyfeet SA
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 113 reviews
Itchyfeet is all about paddling white water, climbing rock and hiking the Drakensberg. Whether you are looking for river, rock or mountain knowledge, skills development, some adventure on your breakaway or just plain fun, Itchyfeet makes use of a variety of opportunities, teaching styles and methods to fulfil your needs. We cater for all levels of skill and experience. It does not matter if you are an expert or a complete novice. It is our mission to provide authentic experiences leaving you refreshed, informed, exhilarated and inspired. The white water you will be paddling is proper, testing your nerve and skill. Where else than the Tugela River? Climbing is real, on real rock, with real chalk on your hands, with real rubber on your feet and you are in charge of the belay. And how can you top the Drakensberg? The name says it all! Big, beautiful, spectacular, wild and rugged! If we cannot offer it on these terms we wouldn’t bother in the first place.
3. Drakensberg Boys Choir School
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5.0 based on 280 reviews
The Drakensberg Boys Choir School is one of the few South African Schools whose fame extends around the world. This school offers a unique educational opportunity for boys; it stimulates their spirit of adventure and exploration in our beautiful surroundings, while nurturing the development of the mind and expression in innate musical talent. Set on a 100Ha estate, the school draws its inspiration from the majestic Drakensberg Mountains, a World Heritage Site in KwaZulu-Natal, and is filled with the sound of boys singing, surely one of the purest of musical delights in the world. Don't miss our popular Wednesday concerts at 15h30, every Wednesday during term time!
Reviewed By BarryC429 - Cape Town Central, South Africa
What an entertaining & thought provoking time was spent at the Drakensberg boys choir today. The first half was beautiful, a wonderful blend of traditional classical choral music with a touch of Africa - from Bach’s Gloria to Dr Seuss’s Mr Grinch The second half entitled Lalela Zulu - celebrating 25 years of freedom was non stop energy singing and a powerful message - we must honour the South African past and what we have overcome as a nation and move forward together - learning from the people abuses of the past and not losing strength for the right actions going forward. Thank you for this brave and thought provoking presentation in the singing, the energy and the slide show presentations. This is worth traveling long distances to attend.
4. The Himeville Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
The Himeville Museum and Fort is both a historical site (the old fort, and prison) as well as a well-kept local history museum. , Each of the rooms is either a room in the house, representing the era, or it is dedicated to the life and times of the area: the prison, the telephone exchange, the school: the farming implements of the time. What makes this museum different is that it also represents the varieites of communities in the area: from the original inhabitants, the first people of South Africa, the Khoi/San with local caves able to be visited to see their representations there, through to the settlers and other people of the wider area, to the fauna and flora, clothing and the kitchens of the day: Open garden courtyard in the middle of the fort, shaded, and a bench to rest on - this is a representative and diverse museum that has something of interest to everyone, young and old, local and from all over the globe.
Reviewed By JoeBGsy
On a rather wet April afternoon we took the advice of a Tripadvisor recommendation and paid this place a visit. Pleasantly surprised at the sheer range of exhibits and the very helpful set up which apportioned the various themes in an orderly way. Staff were very helpful and despite arriving near closing time for the day we were welcomed and allowed to stay beyond the time. No charge for entry with donation box at the end. Well worth a visit if you have a spare hour or 2 available.
5. All Out Adventures
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4.5 based on 123 reviews
All Out Adventures , situated in the unspoilt KZN Northern Drakensberg just off the R74, mid way between Joburg and Durban, offers 7 awesome activities at one spectacular venue. Highlights include SA’s fastest Cable Tour, Adventure Quad Trails, 50kms of marked mountain bike trails, and a hair raising 17 meter free fall King Swing accessed by a wooden spiral stair case that snakes 21 meters to the tree tops. The activities are all visible from our coffee shop lawn, so the less adventurous members of the party can kick back with a giant cappuccino and still feel like part of the action. Having said that though, no special skills or fitness are required to participate in the activities, and our professional (and patient!) staff are passionate about sharing these experiences, so there’s really no excuse not to get involved!
6. Central Drakensberg Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By Mobile35942195053 - Bristol, United Kingdom
Just off the main road heading out of town, this delightful information centre provides everything that you need to know about what, where you need to visit in the area and beyond. Friendly staff, shop full of curios, its worth the visit.
7. Ushaka Horse Trails
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By laurenhowden
My husband, myself and our two children enjoyed the most wonderful 2hr outride with Ushaka. The horses were well looked after and the guides were experienced. We saw beautiful sights, dismounting at the top of a hill to take in the beauty of the mountains around us. We saw amazing birds of prey and even an owl protecting her nest. We so enjoyed the experience, I went back a week later with my sister, enjoying another exciting outride. I highly recommend Ushaka Horse Trails and the capable couple that run it.
8. Dragon Rock Reptile Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Dragon Rock Reptile Centre is situated in the heart of the beautiful Drakensberg in Kwazulu Natal. We are a nature and reptile centre. We believe education is the most powerful weapon with which we can change the world around us. That is why we strive to educate people about the animals we have and animals in general. Combining the nature centre with our reptile centre we aim to send people home more aware of their environment.
Reviewed By RoTaFer123
Awesome experience with a truly knowledgeable guide. It's both entertaining and educational. We loved getting up close and personal with the animals and being a part of the experience in such a beautiful place. Highly recommended.
9. Monks Cowl
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By DeonT37
Monks Cowl is an exquisite place to visit. It offers many hiking trails for different experience and fitness levels. We paid R45 per adult and R20 per child. We did the Sterkspruit Falls route, stopping at the beautiful Sterkspruit Waterfall and Pools. Total circular distance was approximately 3.5 Km. Do yourself a favour and bring along your swimwear, a towel and a picnic basket and enjoy the cool water at the Pools.
10. Drakensberg Scootours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Enjoy a thrilling downhill descent on a Monster Mountain Scooter. The Scooters are non-motorized, with fat wheels and equipped with disc brakes. You will cross some steep terrain, meander through grasslands and wiz through an indigenous forest. Scootours is family friendly, ages 3-8 can join as passengers. You can book for a Solo ride from age 9 upwards. Enjoy a thrilling downhill descent on a M
