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The Top 20 Attractions in the Drakensberg

There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Drakensberg. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Drakensberg is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: December 2, 2025

Blyde River Canyon

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Three Rondavels

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The "Three Rondavels" ("Three Sisters") are three giant spirals made of dolomite rock and rise out of the back wall of the Blyde River Canyon with all its beauty. Their …

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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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Chain Ladders on Sentinel Peak

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two chain ladders (17m and 13m) bring you up to the plateau and will challenge you mentally (if height is putting you under stress) and physically (you are not going to break records but you will feel it).

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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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Mac Mac Falls

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Beautiful waterfall! 20 Rand entrance, is about 1.50 euros.

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Kadishi Tufa Waterfall

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This trail takes about one hour to complete and it’s fairly easy. It runs along the Kadishi River, which is a tributary of the Blyde River. It incorporates a lovely …

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The Cascades Pools

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Since the Cascades are not far from the Mahai Campsite, it can get crowded during the South African school holidays. But no problem: then you just continue along the river and discover one of the many other hidden pools!

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Doreen Falls

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The waterfall pours picturesquely over a rock into a small basin and is a worthwhile destination that can be reached via an easy path. There are also ancient San rock carvings nearby.

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Lourie Trail Waterfall

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Super nice tour through shady "jungle".
Demanding path (compared to the other trails). The brook is crossed several times! For me, the Lourie Trail was the best part of any tour in the resort!

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The Top 20 Attractions in the Drakensberg

Blyde River Canyon

Three Rondavels

Bourke's Luck Potholes

Chain Ladders on Sentinel Peak

Tugela Gorge

Mac Mac Falls

Kadishi Tufa Waterfall

The Cascades Pools

Doreen Falls

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