Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Spanning the border between South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province and the country of Lesotho, Drakensberg is a majestic mountain range. Encompassing a vast 243,000 hectares, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is made up of towering cliffs, lush forests, cascading waterfalls, rolling hills, and deep gorges. The huge area can be divided into three distinct regions: the Southern, Central, and Northern Drakensberg. Each area can be easily accessed by road, although sometimes potholes can make driving times slower compared to other parts of South Africa. All three Drakensberg regions offer a wide range of activities and accommodation options. In this video, we’ll cover each of the Drakensberg areas and unveil our favorite hiking trails and activities.
🗺️ GET OUR SOUTH AFRICA ROAD TRIP GUIDE WITH INTERACTIVE MAP & ITINERARIES:
rexby.com/worldwildhearts/south-africa
📍 SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG LINKS
😴 Where we stayed (Underberg): 9 Stoney Way Cottage ($$): booking.com/hotel/za/stoney-way-cottage-underberg1.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
🥾 Pillar Cave trail: alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/pillar-cave
🥾 Giant’s Cup trail: alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/the-giant-s-cup-trail
☑️ Sani Pass 4x4 Day Tour: getyourguide.com/underberg-l111827/from-underberg-4x4-sani-pass-tour-and-basotho-village-visit-t383891/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Drakensberg_video
📍 CENTRAL DRAKENSBERG LINKS
😴 Where we stayed (Cathkin Park): Little Acres Drakensberg Accommodation ($$): booking.com/hotel/za/little-acres-b-amp-b.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
🎶 Drakensberg Boys Choir: dbchoir.com/web/wednesday-concerts-tours
🥾 Blindman’s Corner trail: alltrails.com/explore/recording/blind-man-s-corner-out-and-back-554644c
🥾 Nandi Falls trail: alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/nandi-falls-loop
🥾 Rainbow Gorge trail: alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/rainbow-gorge-from-didima-camp
🥾 Mushroom Rock Out-and-Back trail: alltrails.com/explore/recording/mushroom-rock-f81398a
🥾 Mushroom Rock Loop trail: alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/mushroom-rock-ribbon-falls-and-doreen-falls-loop
🥾 Cathedral Peak trail: alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/cathedral-peak
📍 NORTHERN DRAKENSBERG LINKS
😴 Where we stayed (Amphitheater): Witsiehoek Mountain Lodge (only hotel near Amphitheater hike - $$$): booking.com/hotel/za/witsieshoek-mountain-lodge.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
😴 Where we stayed (Bergville): Windmill Farm (for Tugela Gorge hike - $$): booking.com/hotel/za/windmill-farm.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
🚗 Witsieshoek Shuttle to Amphitheater trailhead: secure.activitybridge.com/search?supplierid=51469
🥾 Amphitheater trail: alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/tugela-falls-hike-via-sentinel-peak
🥾 Tugela Gorge trail: alltrails.com/explore/recording/tugela-gorge-trail-9b8ef27
☑️ Find the best hiking trails in Drakensberg: alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/1865884/22353
✏️ DRAKENSBERG BLOG POST:
worldwildhearts.com/post/drakensberg-south-africa
🎥 MORE VIDEOS:
- Lesotho: youtu.be/COLRc7zTPzo
- South Africa Top 10 Places To Visit: youtu.be/DjoL1ehafFw
- South Africa 3 Week Road Trip Itinerary: youtu.be/Zj_AU2Hcqqo
- Cape Town: youtu.be/13u-JcPWbkQ
- Cape Town day trips: youtu.be/Z3yMMKqV5gc
- Panorama Route: youtu.be/I4_jXPsQG7M
- Kruger National Park: youtu.be/suRv7sGRc7Y
- Garden Route: youtu.be/Shw0HEMuq_k
- Northern Cape Road Trip: youtu.be/TMnBi-nM6iU
- Johannesburg: youtu.be/dzmv1pJZv6Y
- Eswatini: youtu.be/a8N1PuxN6kA
✍️ GET TRAVEL PLANNER AT 50% OFF:
worldwildhearts.com/product-page/comprehensive-travel-planner
💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP:
- Book cheap flights: skyscanner.pxf.io/c/3559813/1027991/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001
- Book accommodations: booking.com/index.html?aid=7936148
- Book rental car: https://rentalcars.tp.st/t0VfElQg
- Get ESIM at 15% discount with code WWH15: saily.com/worldwildhearts
- Find the best hiking trails: alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/1865884/22353
✅ SUBSCRIBE:
youtube.com/c/WorldWildHearts
😊 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
instagram.com/worldwildhearts
🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
One Planet Instrumental Version by Hans Johnson
Rejoice In The Morning by The David Roy Collective
The Swiss Alps by Ben Winwood
Maasai Extended Instrumental Version by Hans Johnson
Ever Yours Instrumental Version by Beo
🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:37 Southern Drakensberg
4:16 Central Drakensberg
7:36 Northern Drakensberg
10:36 Drakensberg Travel Tips
#drakensbergmountains #drakensberg #southafrica
Spanning the border between South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province and the country of Lesotho, Drakensberg is a majestic mountain range. Encompassing a vast 243,000 hectares, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is made up of towering cliffs, lush forests, cascading waterfalls, rolling hills, and deep gorges. The huge area can be divided into three distinct regions: the Southern, Central, and Northern Drakensberg. Each area can be easily accessed by road, although sometimes potholes can make driving times slower compared to other parts of South Africa. All three Drakensberg regions offer a wide range of activities and accommodation options. In this video, we’ll cover each of the Drakensberg areas and unveil our favorite hiking trails and activities.
🗺️ GET OUR SOUTH AFRICA ROAD TRIP GUIDE WITH INTERACTIVE MAP & ITINERARIES:
rexby.com/worldwildhearts/south-africa
📍 SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG LINKS
😴 Where we stayed (Underberg): 9 Stoney Way Cottage ($$): booking.com/hotel/za/stoney-way-cottage-underberg1.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
🥾 Pillar Cave trail: alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/pillar-cave
🥾 Giant’s Cup trail: alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/the-giant-s-cup-trail
☑️ Sani Pass 4x4 Day Tour: getyourguide.com/underberg-l111827/from-underberg-4x4-sani-pass-tour-and-basotho-village-visit-t383891/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Drakensberg_video
📍 CENTRAL DRAKENSBERG LINKS
😴 Where we stayed (Cathkin Park): Little Acres Drakensberg Accommodation ($$): booking.com/hotel/za/little-acres-b-amp-b.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
🎶 Drakensberg Boys Choir: dbchoir.com/web/wednesday-concerts-tours
🥾 Blindman’s Corner trail: alltrails.com/explore/recording/blind-man-s-corner-out-and-back-554644c
🥾 Nandi Falls trail: alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/nandi-falls-loop
🥾 Rainbow Gorge trail: alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/rainbow-gorge-from-didima-camp
🥾 Mushroom Rock Out-and-Back trail: alltrails.com/explore/recording/mushroom-rock-f81398a
🥾 Mushroom Rock Loop trail: alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/mushroom-rock-ribbon-falls-and-doreen-falls-loop
🥾 Cathedral Peak trail: alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/cathedral-peak
📍 NORTHERN DRAKENSBERG LINKS
😴 Where we stayed (Amphitheater): Witsiehoek Mountain Lodge (only hotel near Amphitheater hike - $$$): booking.com/hotel/za/witsieshoek-mountain-lodge.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
😴 Where we stayed (Bergville): Windmill Farm (for Tugela Gorge hike - $$): booking.com/hotel/za/windmill-farm.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
🚗 Witsieshoek Shuttle to Amphitheater trailhead: secure.activitybridge.com/search?supplierid=51469
🥾 Amphitheater trail: alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/tugela-falls-hike-via-sentinel-peak
🥾 Tugela Gorge trail: alltrails.com/explore/recording/tugela-gorge-trail-9b8ef27
☑️ Find the best hiking trails in Drakensberg: alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/1865884/22353
✏️ DRAKENSBERG BLOG POST:
worldwildhearts.com/post/drakensberg-south-africa
🎥 MORE VIDEOS:
- Lesotho: youtu.be/COLRc7zTPzo
- South Africa Top 10 Places To Visit: youtu.be/DjoL1ehafFw
- South Africa 3 Week Road Trip Itinerary: youtu.be/Zj_AU2Hcqqo
- Cape Town: youtu.be/13u-JcPWbkQ
- Cape Town day trips: youtu.be/Z3yMMKqV5gc
- Panorama Route: youtu.be/I4_jXPsQG7M
- Kruger National Park: youtu.be/suRv7sGRc7Y
- Garden Route: youtu.be/Shw0HEMuq_k
- Northern Cape Road Trip: youtu.be/TMnBi-nM6iU
- Johannesburg: youtu.be/dzmv1pJZv6Y
- Eswatini: youtu.be/a8N1PuxN6kA
✍️ GET TRAVEL PLANNER AT 50% OFF:
worldwildhearts.com/product-page/comprehensive-travel-planner
💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP:
- Book cheap flights: skyscanner.pxf.io/c/3559813/1027991/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001
- Book accommodations: booking.com/index.html?aid=7936148
- Book rental car: https://rentalcars.tp.st/t0VfElQg
- Get ESIM at 15% discount with code WWH15: saily.com/worldwildhearts
- Find the best hiking trails: alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/1865884/22353
✅ SUBSCRIBE:
youtube.com/c/WorldWildHearts
😊 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
instagram.com/worldwildhearts
🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
One Planet Instrumental Version by Hans Johnson
Rejoice In The Morning by The David Roy Collective
The Swiss Alps by Ben Winwood
Maasai Extended Instrumental Version by Hans Johnson
Ever Yours Instrumental Version by Beo
🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:37 Southern Drakensberg
4:16 Central Drakensberg
7:36 Northern Drakensberg
10:36 Drakensberg Travel Tips
#drakensbergmountains #drakensberg #southafrica
