Top 6 Caves 드라켄스버그

Sad update: Just one day after our visit, the farm to which the caves belong was attacked by criminals. The owners, Hennie C. (77) and Anneke C. (73), were severely tortured and then burned alive. This is also South Africa. Be careful! Further information: https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-06-05-she-was-burnt-beyond-recognition-hotel-owner-killed-on-farm/

David Frédéric Ellenberger was a Swiss Protestant missionary who worked for a long time among the Baphuthi in what is now Lesotho. He and his family lived in a house that was built into a cave. Part of the Ellenberger House in Masitise is set up as a museum. There are numerous finds from the 19th century there. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric_Ellenberger https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/BIOG123098 http://masitisecavehouse.blogspot.com/p/masitise-cave-house-museum.html

Echo caves: A network of countless caves on the border of Limpopo and Mpumalanga. So far, a chain of caves about 40 kilometers long has been discovered. However, it is suspected that the caves are even larger. In times of war, the people of the Sipedi tribe sought refuge here from the hostile Swazi. Today the caves are privately owned. A selected part of the caves can be visited with a guide for a small entrance fee. More information: http://echocaves.co.za/services/

Pillar Cave is a large ledge under which you can find rain protection or spend the night.

A cool hike that leads to a rock ledge where you can sleep in a tent or just on a sleeping mat underneath. The path continues up to the Rhino Peak

A hidden cave with a waterfall. If you are planning a longer tour, you can even spend the night there (always report to reception beforehand). The steps to the cave go steeply down, but you are rewarded with a wonderful view of the waterfall. An ideal station to rest and have a picnic.

Nice hike but not for beginners. Bring enough water with you when its sunny because there are only a few spots with shade on your way up. I recommend the hike had a lot of fun.

great hike. easy to do with kids.