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The Top 11 Gorges in the Drakensberg

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 11

to choose from in the Drakensberg. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in the Drakensberg.

Last updated: November 2, 2025

Bourke's Luck Potholes

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The Bourke’s Luck Potholes (English, in German: Bourkes Glück Strudelöcher) are a rock unit on the Panorama Route in the province of Mpumalanga in the east of South Africa, near Graskop on the R532.

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Tugela Gorge

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Great hike, easy to find - it leads time and again through small refreshing "groves" - nevertheless, one is the sun exposed mostly mercilessly - so necessarily plenty of water …

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Echo Ravine

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Worthwhile and impressive

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Amphitheatre Viewpoint

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A fascinating place that offers photo opportunities everywhere.
Worth a visit.

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Grotto's Pool Waterfall

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Another nice, small pool with a waterfall. Just right to refresh yourself during a hike.

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Pinnacle Rock

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Pinnacle Rock is a towering ledge made of quartzite and descends lonely from the deep forested gorge.
It is a silent testimony to Mother Nature's raw energy.
It rises uniquely …

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Graskop Gorge Waterfall

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Anyone in the area should check out this highlight.
The lift takes you down into the impressive rainforest.
Natural paths that do not cause damage lead the visitor through ancient …

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Start of Leopard Trail

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Blyde Canyon: Leopard Trail. Wonderful trail with really spectacular panoramic views of the Blyde Canyon. You can walk the Leopoard Trail in different variants, in total the trail distance is …

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Gxalingenwa Falls

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The waterfall is easy to miss when hiking along the upper paths in the gorge because it is hidden in the forest and the path down to the waterfall was quite overgrown when we were there.

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Sandstone Valley, Golden Gate Highlands National Park

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The road through the national park is well paved, offers wonderful views of the sandstone formations and repeatedly climbs and descents. If you like, you can continue to Clarens. In …

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