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The Drakensberg: mountain valleys in KwaZulu-Natal.
The Drakensberg is the mountain range on the western side of KwaZulu-Natal, and parts of it, including the Cathedral Peak valley, lie within a World Heritage landscape. It is a trip for mountain scenery, walking and fresh air rather than a safari. The nearest international airport is King Shaka International in Durban, and we plan Drakensberg stays as part of a tailor-made itinerary.
Where to stay in the Berg
The Drakensberg is usually visited one valley at a time. In the Northern Drakensberg, near Bergville, small lodges sit in gardens facing the escarpment. The Cathedral Peak valley is a base for hiking within the World Heritage landscape. In the Central Drakensberg, Champagne Valley and Cathkin Park hold the larger family resorts, one with its own golf course.
We match the valley to the trip: walking, a family holiday with activities on site, or a quiet few nights with a view.
- Montusi Mountain LodgeSixteen free-standing suites near Bergville in the Northern Drakensberg, with views of the Amphitheatre
- Cathedral Peak Hotel104 rooms below the peaks, with all meals included and a 9-hole golf course
- Champagne Sports ResortA Central Drakensberg resort with an 18-hole golf course, spa and kids’ club
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The KwaZulu-Natal Midlands
Below the Drakensberg, the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands are farmland, country hotels and the Midlands Meander. They make an easy pairing with a Berg stay, or a stop on the way from Durban.
COUNTRY HOTELS IN THE MIDLANDS
- Hartford HouseSuites on a historic estate on Hlatikulu Road near Mooi River, with its own restaurant
- Fordoun Hotel & SpaA 22-room hotel near Nottingham Road with a spa and Drakensberg views
- Granny Mouse Country House & SpaRooms and suites on the Lions River in Balgowan, on the Midlands Meander
Getting there
Drakensberg and Midlands stays are reached by road from Durban’s King Shaka International Airport. There is no scheduled Spurwing tour in the Drakensberg; we can arrange a private road transfer, or plan the stay into a self-drive itinerary.
Planning the Drakensberg?
Tell us when you are travelling, who is coming and what you want from the mountains, and we will suggest the valley and the stay that suit you.