Drakensberg Tour Guide to accommodation, walking trails, hiking guides and hotels
 
Top 10 "MUST DO" Drakensberg attractions
Game Pass Shelter - Kamberg Rock Art Worlds View Hiking Trail - Giants Castle Central Drakensberg Drakensberg Boys Choir - Central Drakensberg Drakensberg Horse trails Drakensberg hot air ballooning
Game Pass Shelter - The top bushman rock art site situated in Kamberg World View Hiking Trail - An easy and awsome Drakensberg walk at Giants Castle Drakensberg Boys Choir concerts - Most wednesdays the choir inspires the public Drakensberg horse trails in a panoramic vista unsurpassed Hot air ballooning over the Drakensberg region
Sani Pass - A 4x4 experince to to roof of Africa Midlands Meander arts and Crafts Route Tugela Falls Weenen Game Reserve Drakensberg adventure activities
Sani Pass - A 4x4 experience to the roof of Africa Midlands Meander - Arts and Craft route that is the best in South Africa The Tugela Falls - The second hightest waterfall in the World Game Viewing in Weenen Game Reserve where rhino sightings are almost garenteed The Drakensberg offers exciting adventure activities including white water rafting, microlight flights, canopy tours and abseiling experiences.
Top 5 "ACCOMMODATION" recommendations for the Drakensberg
Sani Pass - A 4x4 experince to to roof of Africa Worlds View Hiking Trail - Giants Castle Central Drakensberg Drakensberg Boys Choir - Central Drakensberg Game Pass Shelter - Kamberg Rock Art White Water Rafting - The drakensberg also offers quad biking, canopy tours and nicrolighting
Antbear Guest House - Best situated to experience all the top Drakensberg attractions Ardmore Guest Farm - A beautiful location in the Champagne Valley specialses in family accommodation Drakensberg Mountain Retreat - Northen Drakensberg with the best view anywhere Drakensberg Cave Lodge - Romantic and intimate this luxury cave that includes a jacuzzi bath, fire place and deck with hammock chairs Zingela River Lodge - A paradise on the banks of the Tugela River. Lots of activities and unique accommodation

Drakensberg Nature Reserves
- Royal Natal
- Cathedral Peak
- Mnweni
- Monks Cowl
- Injasuti
- Giants Castle
- Highmoor
- Kamberg
- Lotheni
- Vergelegen
- Sani Pass
- Cobham
- Bushmans Nek

Drakensberg Attractions
- Bushman Rock Art
- Hiking Trails
- Hot air ballooning
- Horse trails
- Helicopter & Microlight flights
- Restaurants
- Arts & Crafts
- Drakensberg Boys Choir
- Canopy Tours
- Midlands Meander
- Fly Fishing
- Game Viewing
- Golf
- White Water rafting
- Birding
- Quad Biking
- 4x4 Offroad trails
- Battlefield Tours
- Wine Tasting
- Museums
- Bicycle tours
- Abseiling
- Wellness & Spas

Drakensberg Towns
- Bergville
- Ladysmith
- Winterton
- Estcourt
- Mooi River
- Weenen
- Underberg
- Himeville
- Rosetta
- Nottingham Road
- Balgowan
- Howick
- Lidgetton
- Currys Post
- Karkloof
- Lions River
- Fort Nottingham
- Hilton
- Dargle

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Drakensberg & Natal Midlands Horse trails

The Drakensberg and Natal Midlands offers dramatic horse trail oppertunities

central drakensberg horse trailsHorse riding in the Drakensberg provides an equine experience of a lifetime! The Drakensberg provides unspoilt scenery as you climb mountains, race over plains and cross streams on a hardy mountain horse in the foothills of this World Heritage Site.

Descend into gorgeous river valley's and meander along the winding streams. Experienced riders can enjoy a few good canters and a phenomenal gallop while beginner groups enjoy the views at a relaxing pace. Make your way through some of the most stunning scenery in South Africa at your own pace
The Drakensberg Horse Riding experience has something for everyone

The Central Drakensberg is especially famous for the Drakensberg horse trails offered with these horse riding expeiences rated as top in the country.

Almost all the resorts in the Central Drakensberg offer guided horse trails, and several include overnight adventure rides for groups of five or more.

central drakensberg horse trailsHorse trails through a game reserve brings you closer to game than you can possibly achieve on foot. Imagine that incredible feeling as you move amongst a large herd of giraffe or wander with a white rhino across open savannah. Or simply view a large herd of impala against a backdrop of shimmering water and mountain at Spioenkop Dam.

Horse Trails in the Drakensberg and Natal Midlands

  • Antbear Horse Safaris offers very affordable horse trails in the foothills of the Drakensberg with spectacular views of Giants Castle. These horse trails are ideal for beginners and you could even get a horse riding lesson before the ride.
  • Berg Trails offers horse trails in the Kamberg Valley on appaloosa mountain ponies. This horse riding experince is suited better towards experienced riders as the rides are mostly 4 hours and much of the trails are trotted and cantered.
  • Spionkop Game Reserve (EKZN) offers Horse trails in the Spioenkop Game reserve which include rhino, giraffs, zebra and wildebeest that can be seen while horse riding.
  • uShaka Horse trails central Drakensberg is situated at the foothills of the Cathkin, Champagne Castle mountain range. On a 600 acres farm bordering Bell Park dam ushaka Horse Trails offer unforgettable adventure trails on horse back.
  • The Northern Horse provides an equine experience of a lifetime in the Northern Drakensberg! Climb mountains, forge rivers and race over plains atop hardy mountain horses and ponies and enjoy unspoilt scenery in the foothills of this World Heritage Site. One Hour Trails: Two grooms take groups of up to ten riders on trails around the Montusi Estate. Trails vary from gentle plains to steeper valley trails to suit all levels of confidence.
  • Oaklands Country Manor offers world class riding facilities and equipment. This unique and relaxing activity is a great way to take in the gorgeous views and fresh mountain air. Horse riding activities include outrides and children’s arena rides on our beautifully schooled horses. Their experienced staff are on hand to assist beginners, whilst seasoned riders are welcome to explore the area unaccompanied following an assessment ride.
  • Cranford's Appaloosa Stud Farm - Horse Trails Discover the beautiful Midlands on horseback, with regular sightings of reedbuck, bushbuck and amazing bird life. An experienced guide will accompany you on our special well trained horses and customize a ride to suite your requirements. Picnics and light lunches can be organised on Request. Rides go out in the morning at 10am and in the afternoon at 2pm. Booking is essential. Please call in advance to check availability. No children under the age of 6. No persons heavier than 95 kg’s. Riding lessons in the arena are also available on request.
  • Khotso Horse Trails offers overnight or 1 and 2 hour rides in the beautiful Southern Drakensberg Mountains on fine basotho horses. Our working cattle and horse farm is situated outside Underberg. Overnight in our comfortable self-catering cottages or log cabins. Enjoy trout fishing, river tubing and rafting in summer, snowboarding in winter and horse riding and mustering cattle on the farm.

Central Drakensberg Accommodation that offer Horse Trails

antbear Guest HouseAntbear Guest House - Indeed a special find. One of those places you wished you would have stayed longer where the accommodation, view, location, service and food are just perfect. This is the nearest private accommodation option near to Giants Castle and also offers one of the best deals available.

Drakensberg luxury cave lodgeDrakensberg Luxury cave lodge Experience something different and stay in the only fully catered luxury cave in the Drakensberg Mountains. And the luxury cave comes with a few special romantic options like a jacuzzi spa bath and fireplace both in the bedroom. Whats more it opens onto a deck with hammock chairs and a panoramic view not often experienced.