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| Only 2-hours from Durban and
4-hours from Gauteng, the Drakensberg offers outdoor experiences
and activities for adrenaline seekers, families
and honeymooners alike. From the energetic to the romantic
there's something to please everyone. |
| For outdoor enthusiasts there
are numerous hikes from day-trails
to overnight hikes of three or four days- as well as plenty
of leisurely walks amongst spectacular scenery. Mountain
biking, rock climbing and horse riding
can all be enjoyed - as well as fly fishing in picturesque mountain
dams. On hot, sunny days there are private and secluded rock
pools to be discovered for a revitalizing
swim. |
| Large portions of the Drakensberg mountains
and its surrounds form the Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg
Park - a World Heritage Site since 2000. Here the scenery
is rich and varied and the flora and fauna are abundant. Visitors
should look out for the black Eagle, bearded Vulture and small
herds of Eland antelope - as well as troops of baboons
and occasional glimpses of blesbuck, oribi, mountain reedbuck
and duiker on the moutain slopes. |
| For those seeking an indulgent
retreat - there are hotels and resorts to choose from
where every need and whim is catered for, including fine food
and wine and rejuvinating spa treatments. Resorts offer a range
of leisure activities including tennis, swimming and golf. |
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