The Southern Section Of UKlahlamba Drakensberg Park
Posted by Marc Marseille | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 21-07-2010
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Only under three hours drive coming from Durban, travellers and tourists can enjoy ambient country hospitality in villages like Underberg, Himeville and Bulwer, which provide peaceful charm alternating with festive merriment amongst numerous stylish pubs, Cheese farms, home-produce stalls, art and craft outlets abound in amazing settings, attended to by friendly residents, ready to meet and treat visitors.
Even if it is not the most widely known region of the Drakensberg, nestling there in the lower hills of this region are quite a few panoramic nature reserves, like Coleford, Loteni and Kamberg, each offering its own natural character, unique grasslands and hiking trails. Nearer to the embracing mountains are resort hotels offering all outdoor leisure amenities including golf, home and hiking trails, trout and bass fishing, boating, tennis, mini-golf and mountain biking.
Numerous captivating sanctuaries tempt the hiker, nature-lover and the fly-fisherman, with a lot of thrills and healthy outdoor activities on provide you with to children of all ages and interests. The only eastern road access to the Kingdom of Lesotho along the entire length of the mountain range is via the striking Sani Pass, which boasts the highest pub in Africa at its crest at about 2,800m. A 4×4 vehicle is recommended in order to cross the Sani Pass, especially in bad temperatures. Make sure to check out the opening times of the border post by South Africa and Lesotho as it isn’t open 24/7.
Flower and music festivals attract occasional friendly crowds, delivering laughter and song to the normal stillness making it possible for everyone to enjoy the surrounds. Adventure fanatics of many degrees are well covered with abseiling, paragliding, helicopter trips and river tubing are all on offer.
While the Southern Drakensberg is successful is anglers who come here for the crystal clear lakes and rivers, the region has a great deal more to offer the visitor.
